Quinoa, courgettes, succulent chicken and a sauce boosted by kale and pistachio give this green pasta a star quality. I whip up a batch of kale pesto every other week and it makes enough for at least three meals (look out for the pizza to come). It’s easy to mix it up – try it with rocket or even leftover carrot tops. I’ve partnered with the lovely folks at Bostock’s Organic Chicken who produce my favourite chicken which is organic,…
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Here’s some little ‘English’ nibbles we had for the evening of the Royal wedding but they’d also make a great quick bite for any night of the week. They’re simply little slices of cucumber,…
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While in Seattle this time I bought 6 cookbooks instead of clothes and shoes (much better for my soul). I don’t often cook from them (I’m not disciplined enough to follow a recipe) but…
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I made these a few weekends ago when we discovered limes at $3 per kilo and decided we’d have a Mexican night that afternoon. (Pity the avos weren’t so cheap!) Complete with Mezcal (smoked…
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This recipe is inspired by a delicious lunch we had in Neil’s Yard London in the middle of winter a couple of years back. Although it’s called a porridge it’s more like a soupy…
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This earthy and comforting dish is still light and refreshing making it a perfect early-autumn dinner when we’re not quite ready to welcome in hearty curries and risottos. The secret to cooking spelt is…
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Sometimes even breakfast calls for cake! Lately I’ve been eating banana loaf with home-made chia jam and yoghurt for breakfast but felt I needed to mix it up. These muffins are stuffed full of…
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I have bookshelves of cookbooks I only-ever browse through in the evenings and although gain inspiration, never really cook from (I have issues sticking to a recipe). This year I’ve decided to at least…
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It’s December! Here’s a surprisingly easy one for the Christmas table – my take on the ever-popular pavlova wreath doing the rounds this season. Mum is obsessed with growing new potatoes each season just…
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BBQ season in our household is officially underway! We had a false start last weekend, promising our daughter Gwynnie her first BBQ of the season only to be huddled inside by 5pm. Needless to…