Happy New Year! I don’t make new year’s resolutions, never have in fact. Far too much pressure in my opinion, why heap such an amount of expectation on top of yourself just because it is the start of another year. One which in my case, I started especially hung over, definitely not a day to try and muster up the will power to stop smoking, … Continue reading New Year and a recipe for Leek and White Bean Soup with Chorizo
I think I like Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day, still preparing, meeting friends for lunch and finishing the very last of the shopping then getting out to Mass or to catch up with family before settling down in front of the fire. I usually have something prepared which can be bunged into the oven in case of last minute guests and this was a … Continue reading Christmas Eve Fish Gratin
It won’t be the first time I have mentioned ‘When I lived in Rome’ but … When I lived in Rome, my Italian teacher was someone I became really friendly with and her father was a baker from Pisa. I was lucky enough to spend some time with her and this included a visit to the Bakery seeing the huge numbers of beautiful Panettone’s coming … Continue reading Sugar & Spice – Christmas Panettone
Chocolate and Caramel, a match made in heaven, add some berries for a delicious contrast and this makes a great dessert. Easy to make and even easier if you buy a good quality short crust pastry but you didn’t hear that from me. The only thing to watch about this recipe is the caramel, so if you have small kids about the house, make sure … Continue reading Chocolate and Caramel Tarts
Quick and easy, full of flavour and the goodness of fresh veg and herbs, this dish is delicious cold in summer but works equally well in winter straight from the oven. Chicken breasts with courgette and herb stuffing Serves 6 8oz courgettes coarsely grated sea salt and ground black pepper 1 oz butter 1 small onion finely chopped 2 oz cream cheese or ricotta 2 … Continue reading Chicken Breast with Courgette Stuffing
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