Spring

Recipes best made in spring, when the ingredients are in season.

Choc Tahini Amaranth Crunch squares piled on a wooden board

Choc Tahini Crunch

This choc tahini crunch is my way of adding some amaranth into my diet :). If you can't find puffed amaranth (I get mine in my local bulk food shop) fear no...
Easy oat and hazelnut loaf on a wooden board with two slices cut off

Oat and Hazelnut Loaf

This also works well with 275g spelt flour, leaving out the wheat altogether. If you prefer, you can leave out the dried fruit for a simpler and more sav...
Mirin glazed salmon on rice in a white bowl with a hand holding chopsticks reaching in

Mirin Glazed Salmon

Thanks to Nigella our salmon dinners have improved significantly! I used to simply pan fry salmon with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon, but this soy ...
tuna and bean salad on a white plate

Tuna and Bean Salad

A good tuna salad makes every lunch complete! This one keeps so well, sometimes I make a batch and then keep it in the fridge for a couple of days to have a...
Quick Minestrone in a white bowl

Quick Minestrone

Nigella Express is one of my favourite cookbooks! Her minestrone in minutes caught my eye immediately - I'm a sucker for a good pantry staple. I can't help ...
raw macadamia fudge in the shape of christmas trees on a white plate

Raw Macadamia Fudge

I'm certain I have this recipe from The Brown Paper Bag, but can't seem to locate it anywhere. I often scribble things down on scrap paper, especially if it...
Parmesan Biscuits piled on a white plate

Parmesan Biscuits

I love to make these as a party starter or to serve with a drink before dinner. They also make a wonderful gift around Christmas time, when everyone has a f...
beetroot cured salmon on a white plate with baby spinach, beetroot, capers, cucumber, spring onion rings and lemon

Beetroot Cured Salmon

Never in a million years would I have thought that I can cure my own salmon! But Rick Stein makes it so easy! It's beautiful, festive and delicious. He serv...