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Blog, Interrupted… A Taste of Summer in the Middle of Winter: Gooseberry crumble with clotted cream
It must have been a hundred years ago that I made this gooseberry crumble. At least. Or perhaps I’ve just lost track of time. I can’t believe that it’s been nearly nine months since I wrote a blog post. Nine … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Fruit, Recipes, Seasonal, Sweet things
Tagged clotted cream, fruit crumble, Gooseberries, Gooseberry, summer desserts
17 Comments
Eat More Cauliflower: Chargrilled Cauliflower Salad
Despite Yotam Ottolenghi’s best efforts to raise the public profile of the humble cauliflower, the last decade has seen a clear and steady decline in its popularity. I was surprised to learn that sales in the UK have apparently gone … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Lunch, Nutrition, Recipes, Salad, Starter, Vegetables
Tagged cauliflower, cauliflower salad, Chargrilled cauliflower salad, superfood, Yotam Ottolenghi
20 Comments
Celebrating 100: Chocolate and Chickpea (garbanzo beans) Torte with Rum Cream
It’s not often that the main ingredient in a chocolate cake is chickpeas (garbanzo beans), so when I saw this recipe I was absolutely intrigued. But in case that’s not enough to tempt you, I’ll also point out that it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recipes, Sweet things
Tagged chickpeas, chocolate cake, chocolate torte, flourless chocolate cake, garbanzo beans, Gluten-free
18 Comments
“The most magnificent of vegetables”: Cauliflower soup with mustard croutons
Yotam Ottolenghi claims that cauliflower is “one of the most magnificent of all vegetables” (The Weekend Guardian). In his writing, cauliflower is described as exciting and versatile – as magnificent, no less. In his recipes, it’s paired with ingredients that … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Lunch, Recipes, Soup, Starter, Vegetables
Tagged cauliflower, cauliflower soup, croutons, mustard croutons, Yotam Ottolenghi
10 Comments
The Accidental Ingredient: Darjeeling and Pink Peppercorn Scones
I’m not particularly fond of supermarkets, which I imagine is something that I have in common with a lot of people. And in my desire to spend as little time in them as possible, I prepare for any visit in … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recipes, Sweet things
Tagged afternoon tea, cooking, darjeeling, pink peppercorns, scones
22 Comments
Happy New Year: Mulled Pear and Vanilla Syrup Bellini
Mulled wine is just one of the many traditions that I look forward to over the festive season. And although it is an apparently simple concoction made from red wine, gently heated along with mulling spices and a small … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks, Recipes, Seasonal
Tagged Bellini, cocktail, Happy New Year, mulled wine, New Year's Eve, poached pear, sparkling wine, vanilla bean
20 Comments
Chilli Hot Chocolate: Adding a little whimsy to your life
Sheldon: For the record, I only drink hot chocolate in months with an R in them. Howard: Why? Sheldon: What’s life without whimsy? From: The Big Bang Theory; Series 3, Episode 23 – The … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks, Food, Recipes, Seasonal
Tagged chilli chocolate, Chocolate, drinking chocolate, hot chocolate drink, Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory
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Golden Beetroot Pasta with fresh herb pesto
Golden beetroot is a beautiful vegetable. It is characterised not only by its wonderful, sweet and earthy flavour (which is slightly milder than its red counterpart), but also by its stunning, unbelievably vibrant, bright yellow colour. Beetroot is in season … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetables
Tagged Beetroot, Goat's Cheese, main meal, Supper, vegetarian
13 Comments
Student Recipes – Day 7: One-Tray Roast Chicken and Vegetables
A home-cooked roast dinner is one of the meals most frequently missed by students. Often representing a strong sense of family it is, of course, linked to more than just the food itself, but it’s one home-comfort that can be … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Meat, Recipes, Vegetables
Tagged free range chicken, freedom food, organic chicken, roast chicken, student food, student recipes, students' favourite meals
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