Seasonal recipes from your store cupboard
I love the versatility of Pestos! Not just the different combinations of ingredients but also the variety of uses it holds. If I need a quick snack or something for supper, out comes a portion of some pesto I have made from a glut of herbs from the garden. The obvious and traditional use of pesto …
A great dish for a dinner party as you can prepare it the day before, pop it in the fridge and just bring back to room temperature before putting into the oven and just leave it to fill the house with the wonderful aromatic smells whilst you have a long soak before your guests arrive! …
A beautiful rich red marmalade/ jam, and perfect for the breakfast table, as well as baking and general cooking. I use a minimum amount of sugar but boil it for longer to get a thick but sharp marmalade. For a sweeter tooth increase the sugar by 150g and decrease the boiling time slightly.
Sometimes there are the odd occasions when after a celebration or indulgence, you may find yourself with some prosecco or champagne left in a bottle! Then this is the ideal sauce to make….. It compliments salmon perfectly and for a vegetarian option then why not use it to dip in some beautiful roasted asparagus.
A delicious bake which can be made ahead ready to cook off later.A great way to use leftover cooked chicken. You can double the meat mixture and freeze half for another day. Pork mince can be used instead of the chicken and dried chopped apricots instead of the olives.