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When chilly weather strikes, there’s no cosier way to start the day than with a piping hot bowl of apple pie steel cut oats. Thanks to the Instant Pot™, it’s quick and easy enough to become part of your morning routine! If you haven’t ventured […]
These Tex-Mex black beans are 100% vegetarian and can even be vegan (if you opt to serve them without the sour cream). However, with all the flavour in this dish, even the most devoted carnivore won’t miss the meat! My adventures with black beans started […]
I really love tomato and cucumber salad. For me, it is summer on a plate. Crunchy cucumbers are the perfect foil for ripe, juicy tomatoes, which beautifully complement all sorts of grilled meats. Best of all, tomato and cucumber salad holds up nicely on a […]
These veggie-packed quinoa bowls are a simple, nutritious meal the entire family will enjoy. Best of all, they can be prepped in advance, and are delicious either hot or cold. Grain bowls have been a bit of a fad over the past couple of years. […]
This Mediterranean tomato salad is sunshine on a plate. With tuna, olives and capers, it is ideal for an elegant, light lunch. Serve it with a good loaf of crusty rustic bread to sop up all the delicious juices. Add a well-chilled bottle of dry […]
Pasta puttanesca involves a simple sauce of humble origins. However, it’s also a symphony of flavours you won’t soon forget. Best of all? It can be on the table in less time than takeout. Pasta puttanesca is one of my favourite pasta dishes. I will […]
This richly satisfying tomato tarte tatin makes a delicious light lunch or dinner. Black olives lend the tart a certain umami quality, while the bacon contributes a welcome savoury note to temper the sweetness of gorgeous peak season tomatoes. I have a hard time resisting savoury […]
This chilli sauce recipe is deceptively simple. However, the results are nothing short of addictive. It’s a condiment that adds just the right amount of heat, along with a mild, fruity sweetness. The perfect way to dress up, or fire up, any meal! In our […]
These elegant king oyster mushroom steaks make a perfect starter. The richness of the mushroom steaks contrasts beautifully with the salsa. Its sweet, tart and spicy notes bring out the very best of the mushroom’s flavour. I have a love affair with figs. Every year, […]
These bright, sunny lemon bars make the perfect after school or teatime treat. They are quick and easy to make, and guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face. That perfect balance of sweet, tart, crunchy and creamy. Lemon bars are bound to become a […]
