Pasta with Tuna, Tomatoes and Capers, a Store-cupboard Special April marks the arrival of the Hungry Gap in the UK – the period between the end of winter crops and the first harvests of spring. Many people aren’t aware that this gap exists, or what it truly...
Frozen Pea Risotto with Rocket As we wait for spring produce to truly arrive, I lean on my store-cupboard and freezer staples like peas to bring a touch of brightness to my cooking. Risotto was one of the first dishes that made me fall in love with the process of...
Leek and Lemon Rice-Orzo Pilaf 1st March heralds the start of meteorological spring and with it comes St. David’s Day and my corresponding need to cook anything with a vaguely Welsh theme, usually Welsh cakes, leeks or lamb. This recipe isn’t very Welsh...
Carrot and Coriander, Chicken Thigh Tray Bake with Bulgur Wheat and Feta If you’ve ever spent a period of time as a veg bag box recipient, then you’ll have found, as I have that the carrots they keep ’em coming. They’re relentless, appearing...
Chard, Pancetta and Feta Quiche I used to hate making pastry. Thought it was some act of wizardry. I’ve more recently really come to enjoy the process, and it’s taught me so much about patience – not just the fact that a quiche takes hours to make...
Celery and Blue Cheese Soup Because, there is always celery that needs using up. How often do you buy a bunch of celery, use a stick or two for a recipe, and then leave the rest lingering in the fridge until it’s as bendy as I wish my legs were for yoga? Even...
