Archive | August, 2014

Melanzane Parmigiana – aubergines (or eggplants) Italian style!

It’s August, and while the sun has got his hat on, I have my sweater on (it’s chilly).  The UK isn’t known for the most amazing summers, but a few forkfuls of this rich aubergine dish (complemented by a good glass of red) will transport you in mind and spirit to the balmy climes of […]

Lean Green Pesto

My daughter likes eating pasta and I like her eating raw green things like spinach.  This is a great compromise, a fresh delicious pesto with raw spinach to mix with pasta, dollop on grilled meats or toss through cooked vegetables.   I think this works really well for children as the gentler flavour of spinach […]

Organically Speaking

The argument for choosing to buy organic produce is two fold – it helps to protect and minimise the impact of growing food on our planet, and secondly it’s better for us. While I am all in favour of protecting the earth from excessive chemical use, my primary goal is to feed my family and […]

Moroccan Lamb and Chickpea Tagine

I would usually associate slow cooking with warming winter dishes, to be enjoyed on dark rainy evenings, so it surprised me that when we had family over recently (it was June) that they wanted me to make my lamb, chickpea and apricot tagine.  Thinking more about this, it’s inspired by North African flavours, and while […]