So this is our very first vegetarian Christmas and I have been working hard to find a main dish for the big day. I wanted something that had all the flavours of a traditional Christmas dinner. Something that had a little wow factor. But most of all I didn't … [Read more...] about Nut Roast en Croûte
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Goat’s Cheese Tart with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
As we head into the silly season our weeks are getting increasingly busy so quick and easy dinners are very much on the cards. This goat's cheese tart is very much that, a quick dinner that's easy to make with minimal effort. It's something I have been making … [Read more...] about Goat’s Cheese Tart with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
So we are coming very close to Christmas now, and if you are going into a mild panic because you have friends coming over and they are vegetarian, and you have no idea what party food to serve then this recipe is for you. These vegetarian sausage rolls are … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Tart
There is a real divide in my house, my husband and daughter are not overly keen on beetroot, I on the other side, love it. I've been eating beetroot all sorts of ways since I was a kid. Beetroot sandwiches being one of my favourite things. Hey, don't knock it … [Read more...] about Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Tart
Courgette Quiche with Cherry Tomatoes & Feta
How is your Summer going? We have just finished our first week of the school holidays and the week has been pretty chilled. Apart from all the camping research. Who knew camping was so complicated? Trying to book the right site, then buy the right tent!! Gas … [Read more...] about Courgette Quiche with Cherry Tomatoes & Feta
Spinach Quiche
Quiches are perfect picnic food, they may have fallen out of favour for being maybe a little uncool, but not for us, we love them. This spinach quiche has a rich, buttery, thyme pastry, filled with spinach, creamy feta, sweet shallots and just a hint of … [Read more...] about Spinach Quiche
Feta & Sun Dried Tomato Swirls with Wild Garlic Pesto
I've been waiting for what feels like forever to make a recipe with wild garlic. Since I started this blog I have watched other food writers make lovely things using wild garlic, I'd seen all the tweets, all the Instagrams and read all the posts but I didn't … [Read more...] about Feta & Sun Dried Tomato Swirls with Wild Garlic Pesto
Rhubarb & Ginger Tarts with Pistachios
Valentine's day is nigh, whether you love it or hate it's pretty hard to get through the 14th of February and not notice it, it's an in your face kind of day isn't it? I mean all the stores are bursting to the rafters with flowers, cards and all sorts of tacky … [Read more...] about Rhubarb & Ginger Tarts with Pistachios
Mushroom Tart
This one goes out to all the mushroom lovers ;-) People who love mushrooms are the best people don't you think? I love mushrooms and this mushroom tart is one of the best things I know, it actually makes me happy. Hey, it's the simple things right? This … [Read more...] about Mushroom Tart