Winter

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

Tuscan Kale Spaghetti in a white bowl

Tuscan Kale Spaghetti

Possibly the one recipe that I could eat everyday for a week straight. So could my toddler actually. If you're struggling to get greens into your child, try...
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...
baked orzo in a shallow pan topped with tomato slices and fresh oregano

Vegan Baked Orzo

This is my first ever Ottlenghi recipe and I'm sure it won't be my last. If you don't need to make a dairy free version, I imagine it even more scrumptious ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
christmas spiced salt in a small weck jar with a red and white ribbon

Christmas Spiced Salt

I'm a huge fan of gifts that can be consumed/ used up, especially if they are homemade. Both to give and to receive. It's a great idea to have a few options...
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...