Classic British Potted Shrimp
A Tudor classic that won over Ian Fleming and James Bond: tiny shrimp sealed under golden spiced butter, made for warm toast.
Calamarata Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovy Sauce
Ring-shaped calamarata pasta tossed with shrimp in a deep, savoury anchovy sauce.
frozen yogurt treats
I know, Fall is around the corner and I am posting about a summery snack. These frozen yogurt treats can be enjoyed all year round; if you like ice cream any time of the year, you’ll like this. Serve them as shown or atop a fruit salad. It’s one of the easiest snacks to make…
Stuffed Zucchini Parcels in Tomato Sauce
Zucchini stuffed and baked gently in a simple tomato sauce, a late-summer way to use up the garden’s last squash.
peaches and cream with st-germain elderflower liqueur
Peaches are in season and I cannot get enough of them! I am not alone in this craving as there are tons of recipes to satisfy any sweet tooth. This is one of the easiest desserts you will ever make. It’s simple and elegant. The dish is thought to have originated in England, where fresh…
Smashed Potato Pie
A dinner that doubles as tomorrow’s breakfast: smashed potatoes layered into a rustic pie.
No-Churn Dulce de Leche and Whipped Coffee Ice Cream
Dulce de leche and whipped coffee folded into cream, no ice cream maker needed. Smooth and velvety, it melts in the mouth.
peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies (flourless)
The bowl of bananas on the countertop was on its way to being too ripe to eat and I did not fancy making banana bread. I’ve seen recipes on social media for flourless banana oatmeal cookies.
watermelon fruit jelly
Gelatine desserts have been around for centuries and there are many ways to serve. One of the first ‘grown-up’ gelatine desserts I made was raspberries in chardonnay jelly.
Cottage Cheese Flatbread
Cottage cheese was all the rage in the 1970s, and it’s back. Blended with an egg and Italian seasoning, it bakes into a golden flatbread, perfect rolled around prosciutto, tomato and lettuce. Breakfast never tasted so good!
orange olive oil cake
This cake is a cinch to make! This isn’t your typical cake batter as a blender whips the ingredients together. Years ago I made my first olive oil cake and loved the flavours and texture.
Whipped Coffee
Three simple ingredients (instant coffee, sugar and water) whisked into a luxurious, creamy foam. Spoon it over cold milk, or fold it into whipped cream for a coffee parfait.
Baked Asparagus Bacon Gnocchetti
Small gnocchetti baked with asparagus and bacon, a one-dish spring dinner.