Gluten-Free Apple Cake
With more people now becoming gluten intolerant there is a big demand for gluten – free recipes. This apple cake is quick and easy to bake for any surprise guests.
Sweet potato, spinach and grilled goats cheese warm salad with Parma ham crisps
We are just beginning to welcome warmer weather and with that in mind comes the season of salads. In my experience these are sometimes perceived by some as a rabbit food snack! As a great lover of salads myself I am always looking for ideas to tempt even the biggest sceptic. To me, a good …
Oven-baked Frittata
This can be made ahead and keeps well in the fridge covered for up to 2 days. It can also be a lovely canapé for having with drinks on a summer’s evening, by just cutting up into small bite-size squares and having on their own, or on a cocktail stick with olives.
Polenta Chips
Polenta is made by grinding corn into flour, or meal.Traditionally in Italy, it is the name of the dish not the actual ingredient. It is a rich yellow colour, with a slightly sweet flavour and is available in different grades ranging from coarse to fine. It can be cooked to be creamy and thick, or allowed to …
Mediterranean paneer and cannellini bean stew
Paneer cheese is a South-Asian cheese which is very popular with vegetarians as rennet is not used in its production, instead being made with heat and acid. Often associated with saag paneer or many other curries I thought I would try it out with a different cuisine. Halloumi is the nearest cheese, I think, in …
Spicy paneer and green bean curry with coconut milk
Paneer is a wonderful cheese with a dense, crumbly texture and compliments flavours spicy, sweet and sour.It is a rich source of milk protein and unsalted. Although it is usually associated with South-Asian dishes, I have used it in other cuisines. It can also be grilled and served as a kebab or in a panini-style …