Ciao from isolation…. never thought I would ever write that sentence – but more about that later. First the food. I have a classic French Quiche recipe for you today. Quiche is wonderfully versatile and super easy to make. I have used caramelised onions, beautifully ripe tomatoes and for a slight Italian twist, dollops of…
Main Course
Tuscan Kale and Ricotta Pie
It may be getting cold here is Firenze but the city is more beautiful than ever. The Christmas light are up all over the city, there are idyllic Christmas markets with mulled wine and delicious treats, and Harry said to me yesterday that he loves Florence. This made me so happy! Harry and I have…
Pasta al Limone – because we moved to Italy!
Dinner ready in 10 minutes? Pasta al limone is for you…. But first… yes I finally did it. I moved us both to Florence Italy. My son H and I are both on this amazing Italian adventure. It has been just over two months and it still feels like a dream. Food is my passion but I have…
Pappardelle Bolognese with lot of veggies
I’m sharing another H favourite with you today. Pappardelle bolognese with lot of hidden veggies. The rich bolognese sauce will feed about 6 people or freeze what you don’t use for another time. I always have some in my freezer ready to go. An important step when making this dish is to get a nice…
Lamb Shanks with Chickpeas, Tomatoes & Thyme
It has been so long since I have cooked lamb shanks – I’m not sure why! There is something so satisfying about cooking a tough piece of meat and turning it into something super tender and melt-in-your-mouth. This dish is just that… the tomatoes and spices produce a rich chunky sauce, and the chickpeas add…
Tamarind & Coriander Fish
Fresh ling fillets with a sauce that is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The tamarind adds a lovely sour note but doesn’t over power the fish – it’s also only mildly spiced so the kids will love it. You create the sauce in the frying pan by frying your onions and adding your…
One-pan Spiced Chicken with Tomatoes
This one-pan spiced chicken with tomatoes is H’s absolute favourite dish. Ever since I made it the first time he has requested it again and again. He loves to drown his rice in all the spiced tomatoes juices that happen once it’s cooked. It’s a real winner. It’s also minimum fuss and happens in the…
Yellow Split Pea Dhal
Yellow split pea dhal is the ultimate comfort food and it makes a nourishing meat-free meal that the whole family will love. This variation is flavoured with mild spices and is incredibly simple to make. You simply cook the lentils in water with garlic and chili and cook away for 45 minutes or until the lentils…
Lemony Salt and Pepper Prawn Skewers
I have mentioned in previous posts that kids will to eat just about anything if you put it on a stick! These lemony salt and pepper prawn skewers are no exception… H loved them and I loved that they were easy, effortless and ready in 15 minutes. The prawns are sprinkled with a lemony salt and…
Fish Cakes with Potato and Dill
Super easy to make, these fish cakes with potato and dill are ready in no time, and if you have a little helper – even quicker! Not counting the extra time to clean up the all the mess of course… They are made with a classic flavour combo of potato and dill and make a healthy lunch or…
