Recipe

12Oct '11

The chocolate biscuit experiment

Sometimes baking goes wrong but it can still turn out alright.

07Oct '11

Autumn oat breakfast

Oats, fruit, yogurt…does that sound like museli? Of course not, I hate museli!

29Sep '11

Left-over sort-of cottage pie

This experimental dish can be varied to suit your fridge and cupboard contents. It can also be made vegetarian.

05Sep '11

Mocha cupcakes

Chocolate with a hint of coffee is a very seductive combination, even if you don’t make yours heart shaped!

15Aug '11

Lower fat cheesecake

Cheesecake is great comfort food and always seems so indulgent. This version is a healthier way to satisfy the craving.

13Jul '11

Mushroom and butternut flake

I made this with a few leftovers and half a new butternut squash and pot of cream cheese. It’s crisp and creamy, sweet and herby. For an extra crunch add roughly smashed walnuts to your filling.
Ingredients:

Filo pastry (about 5 sheets)
Melted butter (just enough to brush over the filo sheets)
Half a butternut squash, medium dice
Two large [...]

12Jul '11

Pepper and cheddar quiche

Sunshine and humidity make me think of lighter dishes such as quiche. This recipe includes homemade pastry but shop bought will do if you’re in a hurry!

30Apr '11

Lumpy bumpy rhubarb cake

A yummy fresh fruit cake that makes a change from rhubarb crumble.

21Mar '11

Cheese and vegetable filo pie

This dish allows the vegetables to shine, as the mild ricotta and nutty gruyere don’t detract from their delicate flavours.

08Jan '11

Beef and lentil pie

A warming and nutritious pie for the New Year diet