Guest post: Colourful potato salad with home-made mayonnaise
My father always told me that in order to judge how healthy your plate is, all you have to do is count the colours. Based on that, this dish is a big winner,… Continue reading
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Nectarine, raspberry and grape smoothies
The blender makes a comeback! These smoothies are the best I have made so far, mainly due to the combination of flavours which worked out perfectly. The mint leaves also add a freshness… Continue reading
Crispy bacon risotto with baby spinach and shiitake mushrooms
My father always says that the most important quality a cook must have is patience. With risotto, this is even more crucial, as the cook may be tempted to turn up the heat… Continue reading
Guest Post: Spicy Chicken-Halloumi Tortilla Wraps
Last night, I was ordered to stay out of the kitchen and let somebody else take over. In all honesty, I was a bit hesitant about this, but I was given no choice!… Continue reading
Easy and delicious garlic chicken
Last night, I needed a no-fuss dinner as I just wasn’t in the mood for cooking something elaborate. I found some chicken thighs and legs in the freezer, and once they were defrosted… Continue reading
Fragrant beef stew with aubergine
I am moving house this weekend and so I am trying to keep my fresh food to a minimum. This recipe demonstrates the importance of always having a basic set of spices and… Continue reading
Strawberry smoothies!
Summer, sunshine, strawberries, smoothies! I love strawberries almost as much as I love alliteration, and when put in smoothies they just make me so happy. As with my home-made hummus, this was an… Continue reading
Poached chicken – a fantastic discovery!
I love finding out new ways to cook things. Baking , slow-cooking, deep-frying, grilling… and my personal favourite: poaching. I now eat poached eggs every morning at my office canteen, as they not… Continue reading
Summery dinner: Crisp salad with mustardy-lemon vinaigrette, baked salmon and white wine sangria
The weather in London has suddenly become HOT. And when I say hot, I mean shorts at 8pm, the windows stay open, and a bad night’s sleep as I seemed to be sticking… Continue reading
Things to do with eggs!
I am fascinated by the versatility of eggs. They are sometimes the only substantial thing I have in my fridge, and I am always looking for new ways to use them. So here… Continue reading