Rhubarb Salsa
Spring is here, that means it is time for rhubarb. Rhubarb is most frequently used for desserts, but this fiesta for the taste buds showcases the savoury side of rhubarb in Rhubarb Salsa. Salsa is one of my all time favourite condiments and as usual, homemade is...
Beetroot Velvet Cupcakes
Beetroot Velvet Cupcakes made with beetroot, chocolate and blood orange juice are my tribute to the classic red velvet cake on Valentine’s Day. Red velvet is a popular American cake notorious for it’s red colour mainly due to red food colouring, during the...
Squash, Feta and Pomegranate with Kale
Squash, feta and pomegranate with kale is my new autumn favourite, I have completely fallen in love with it. The squash, roasted with ras el hanout, a North African spice blend, paired with creamy feta and speckled with pomegranate jewels make the dish not only tasty,...
Salsa Verde
Salsa verde is a green Mexican salsa made with tomatillos. Tomatillos are a plant of the night shade family that is popular in Mexico and have a papery outer husk that is removed before eating, much like their family member physalis or cape gooseberry. Tomatillos...
Pumpkin Enchiladas Verde
Pumpkin Enchiladas Verde are the perfect way to enjoy pumpkin or winter squash. Enchiladas are one of my favourite Mexican dishes and pumpkin is one of my favourite vegetables making this a dish to remember. I chose to do this batch of enchiladas using a green salsa...
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie has got to be the quintessential American autumn treat. As I am an American living in England I recreate this classic pie every year to remind me of home. Until they have tried it, most people I have met in the UK are not convinced they will enjoy a piece...
Root Vegetable Hot Pot With Dumplings
Autumn is in full swing, embrace the season by making Root Vegetable Hot Pot with Dumplings. This recipe is perfect for chilly autumnal nights and very easy to make. Forget the old stodgy dumplings of days past, these fluffy dumplings are made with cheese, butter...
Pumpkin and Tomato Soup
Autumn is finally here, celebrate the season with Pumpkin and Tomato Soup. Any type of pumpkin or winter squash can be used for this recipe. Even better, this soup is a great way to use up the bits of pumpkin leftover from carving jack-o-lanterns! This soup is great...
Roasted Sweet Corn and Mango Tacos
Roasted Sweet Corn and Mango Tacos is a great dish for Meatfree Mondays. This fantastic late summer recipe is quick and easy. If you can not find soft corn tortillas you can use taco shells or 6 flour tortillas. In Mexico, queso fresco is traditionally used for dishes...
Courgette Muffins
Courgettes make these harvest style muffins moist and fluffy. This recipe is an old favourite of mine that I created while working at the Upper Valley Food Co-op in White River Junction, VT. I was asked to start a take away foods deli in the store, The Sweet Lilac...
Courgette Fritters
Courgette fritters are a fantastic and easy way to use up courgettes. We love them served warm, cold, served with beetroot chutney as pictured, served with tzatziki or even on their own. Courgette Fritters makes about 12 fritters 2 courgettes (approx. 350-400g) 3...
Aubergine Pizza
Most Fridays are pizza night in our house, last Friday it was Aubergine Pizzas Usually I make home made dough using wholemeal and white flour for a healthy, but light base. This weekend everyone was away so I decide to make something far less complicated and very...