Red Velvet & Chocolate Heartache This isn’t a book review, more of an observation about a book that’s been part of my kitchen for nearly 10 years: Red Velvet & Chocolate…
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Halloumi, beetroot and mushroom veggie burger stacks
Beetroot, halloumi and mushrooms on home-made buns make for a simple, tasty, burger-style sandwich.
Raspberry & White Chocolate Muffins
Some ‘wonky fruit’ and a handful of chocolate chips rings the changes and adds a summery twist to a basic muffin mix.
Barbecued Asparagus
Late spring means one thing: fresh asparagus. Here, I try out some outside cooking on the barbecue with some simple griddled asparagus.
Baking: Blood Orange & Basil Polenta Cake
Bright orange to yellow to purple – a sunset in a cake. Marmalade sticky orange slices with some flecks of basil for an aromatic lift, this is a heavyweight of the cake circuit that holds its own at elevenses or high tea or even as a dessert with a dollop of cream. Best served cold with a strong cup of coffee.
Lunch: Black bean noodle salad
Here’s the recipe for my lunch bowl black bean noodle and broccoli salad with sesame, soy and chilli dressing.
Soup: Spiced Butternut & Carrot
You can dress it up with a fancy swirl of yoghurt or serve it simply with some crusty white to wipe up every last drop. Here’s my take on this spicy butternut and carrot soup with cumin and chilli.
Weekend baking: Blackcurrant & Pistachio Buns
These blackcurrant and pistachio buns are swirls of tangy jam in soft pillowy dough. A bit like a cinnamon roll with a fruity flair or a Chelsea bun that’s been on a gap year.
The Bread Course at the Kent Cookery School
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to attend a full day’s bread making course at the local Kent Cookery School.
Family Favourite: Oat & Coconut Biscuits
Anzac biscuits are a family favourite. The ingredients are usually in the cupboard and they are super quick to make, so you can knock up a batch in no time.