One for the weekend! Clementines are a sweet and juicy fruit. I wanted to make something which really showed off their lovely citrusy flavour. This is a gorgeously moist and light cake packed with sweet almonds, with a hint of cardamom spice. * Just take note that you must boil the clementines for approximately 2…
Recipes
Roasted Cauliflower Falafel
This recipe is remarkably east to make, nourishing and testament to cauliflowers versatility. Actually, I’m of the opinion that it’s one of the most versatile of vegetables. Gone are the days when the height of cauliflower cuisine was cauliflower cheese! A great lunch option or make a little larger for dinner, pop in a bun,…
The Ultimate Lemon Drizzle Cake
When I’m in need of a little comfort, this is my go to cake. Light, zingy and citrusy, perfect with a cup of tea and a good book. If you fancy, add a few berries for extra texture and fruitiness. Raspberries work incredibly well, straight from the freezer, as does blueberries and blackberries. The key…
Sri Lankan Coconut Salad (Gotu Kola Sambol)
This is the perfect accompaniment to a Sri Lankan curry, the fresh zingy flavours work incredibly well with any rich and spicy dish but especially good with the earthiness of beetroot. Gotu kola is in fact Indian pennywort. A herbaceous perennial plant, native to Asia available to buy online however I have substituted it…
Sri Lankan Beetroot Curry
Have you every tried beetroot in a curry? It’s delicious! The beets turn the dish into a wonderful shade of purple and its rich earthy flavour works so incredibly well with gotu kola sambol a zingy coconut salad. Find the recipe here This is a quick and easy meal to prepare if you have stock of…
Blackberry & Orange Financiers
I take great pleasure in stopping, normally mid-morning, for a break. And by that I don’t mean standing with a coffee checking my phone. I actually stop and move elsewhere, if only for a short time. I like to sip a coffee and occasionally eat something small and sweet, my fika time. Financiers are just…
Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Blue Cheese Galette
Savoury galettes or in other words free form tarts, I can confidently say are the perfect, reliable vegetarian dish. If pastry isn’t your strongest skill in the kitchen they welcome imperfection and improvisation and enormous amounts of cheese. Once you get the hang of making the pastry, it will become second nature. Blanch whatever vegetables…
Harissa Lentils with Roasted Vegetables and Feta
This is just the sort of winter salad I love to cook. A base of hearty spiced lentils, layered with charred roasted vegetables, scented with garlic and topped with salty feta and crunchy cashews. This combination of flavours and textures makes for a winning mid-week meal for me. Option to be made vegan Tips…
Blood Orange & Almond Cake
Astonishing that these brightly coloured fruit are at their best during the bleakest of months. If you haven’t had the pleasure of tasting these little gems, I highly recommend you do. With a tart-sweet flavour and ruby-red juice they are wonderful to cook with too. There are three main varieties, Tarocco, Moro and Sanguinello, which…
Muhammara Dip with Pitta Bread
I just like something really tasty to eat. Actually, I like it if I’m offered three or four small delicious plates from which I can choose. The way we eat has changed dramatically, far more appealing than the strict, formal, starter, main course and side dish. Relaxed dining with multiple dishes in the centre of…
