This delicious big pan of goodness is based on a classic Greek spanakopita. I’ve freshened it up with zesty lemons, pungent herbs and plenty of black pepper. Last night we had a hankering for comfort food but with weeks of ills and chills we…
Here’s a little bit of a fancy take on a traditional Hawaiian pizza. To celebrate International Pineapple day tomorrow I’ve teamed up with Dole to create this Prosciutto, Buffalo Mozzarella & Pineapple ‘Hawaiian’ Spelt Pizza. I’ve made it with with a quick spelt dough…
Here’s the promised Sweet n’ Sour Peanut Sauce recipe we served with sticky roast vegetables and sorghum last night. It has so many uses beyond sticky vege & grains though, I make a batch most weeks to go with buckwheat noodles or Thai chicken salad…
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…
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 love being surrounded by beautiful covers on my shelves and…
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 tequila) margs we were determined to use as many limes…
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 nourishing risotto (without the cheese) with an Asian vibe. I’ve…
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 to always soaking it first for at least an hour…
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 try a few from each with my variations. This is…
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 in time for Christmas, she slathers them in butter with…