Delighted to get hold of some tahini, to make a creamy, citrusy salad dressing. The salad I made mid-week didn’t really hit the mark, but a little fiddling paid off in the end. This salad is worthy of the dressing, and a blog entry. 1 …
A long list of ingredients, so make a big batch. This recipe has evolved with many happy experiments over a couple of decades. Chilli should not just be hot; but rich and complex. Sounds pretentious, I know, but I’m chuffed with this and get more …
First “sparrow grass” of the year – a real treat. I get bored of asparagus pretty quickly, but the first British spears are really special, worth savouring in a risotto that you take your time over. For two people, or one greedy blog writer. A …
First guest post… Yumza indeed! “I find any recipe involving yeast intimidating – this is the first one I’ve attempted that’s turned out really well. But once you get your head around it, this recipe is simple. Swap some sultanas for other ingredients like candied …
More goodies, less sugar. This recipe changes every time I make it, depending on what needs using up and what I’ve run out of. This version would be the one I’d make for a convalescing, but discerning, Granny. 250g large rolled oats 75g hazelnuts, chopped …
Pep up a BBQ. Rather proud of this. I rescued a ripe pineapple before it went over the hill, transforming it with a few ingredients lurking in the fridge, into a sunny relish to serve with barbecued meat, or a chunk of cheese. Take liberties …
No need for beef stock Easy-peasy comfort food. Simple ingredients transformed by slow cooking. Enough for 6 1.5kg onions, peeled and sliced – even more would be better Knob of butter – technical term for about a tablespoon Salt and pepper 2.5 litres boiling water …
Just three ingredients – if you count different flours as one. A long recipe for my first blog post, but not as complicated as it looks. You’ll end up with a tasty, chewy loaf, with a burnished crust; almost unrelated to supermarket-sliced, with a fraction …
