If dinner is usually deciding between having pizza or pasta, why not opt for a risotto instead? Another classic Italian dish, risotto is easy and foolproof to make. The basic recipe consisting of risotto rice, such as arborio, onion, garlic, broth, white wine, butter, and parmesan can be altered by adding an array of further…
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Scrumptious Parmesan and Rosemary Biscuits
These scrummy biscuits make a perfect appetizer for a dinner party, best served with a glass of full-bodied red wine to complement the piney rosemary flavour. They are easy to prepare and keep well, so can be made in advance. These aromatic party nibbles will also be the perfect addition to a cheese platter. With…
Parmigiano-Reggiano and Spinach Muffins with Pine Nuts
A day out in the countryside or in an inner-city park is best spent with plenty of yummy provisions, I find, such as muffins. To me, of course, they are usually of the sugary kind and coupled with a cup of milky coffee as a firm part of my afternoon routine, but muffins can be…
Party Picks
It’s my birthday weekend! So, what could be better than having a party, nibbling away on yummy food and dancing the night away? This recipe is certainly something for creative individuals. I had such good fun with this recipe, picking and mixing the flavours. Also, you don’t need exact measurements! Of course, you don’t have…
Summer Refresher – Spanish Gazpacho
Summer is not over yet, folks! It seems like the sun is very much still out and about showing us its big smile. Though my beach holiday in sunny Spain is still two weeks away, I couldn’t help but already bringing a bit of this sunny country into my kitchen. This cold soup is one…
Crispy Egg & Parmesan Breakfast Buns
Finally, the work week is over! If your sunny Bank Holiday weekend is still in need of the perfect breakfast or brunch food to kick off with, try these quick and easy Egg & Parmesan Breakfast Buns. Crunchy on the outside, warm and gooey within, these special bakes are not only quick and effortless to…
Savoury Seed Crackers
This recipe is for satisfying my savoury cravings and I can make wonderful use of my well-assorted pantry of nuts and seeds! As a base for the seeds I use buckwheat flour, however, for those who find the taste as too strong I would recommend substituting it for almond meal or whole meal rice flour,…
Grilled Courgettes
What would summer be without a barbecue? Barbecues are typically a gathering of carnivores, enjoying a summer breeze perfumed with roasting steak, sizzling sausages and grilled chicken. As much as I enjoy a piece of juicy beef on my plate, I tend to mourn the absence of green veg. When I was growing up, my…
Chocolate Crossie Clusters
This recipe for crunchy chocolate crossie clusters has been the bee’s knees in my family since I can remember. When I was little, once a year (usually in the colder months), my mum, my sister and I would gather together in the kitchen and prepare these lovely treats. Numerous trays were laden with chocolaty goodness,…
Spinach & Parmesan Mini Quiches
Mostly utilized in Italian-themed dishes such as pasta or pesto, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is, however, much more versatile and can add unique flavour to all kinds of dishes. The strong taste of fresh goat’s cheese and the umami flavour of Parmesan cheese enhance the eggs and spinach used in this recipe for Mini Quiche Tartlets exceptionally…
Parmesan and Walnut Pesto
It doesn’t always have to be the store-bought stuff! Why not make pesto yourself and get a bit creative? This flavour-filled recipe will help you liven up your dinner plate and invigorate your senses. With home-made pesto, any meal will taste better! Eat it with your favourite pasta, on crusty bread or to round off…
Sprouting Salad
Are you out of depth about what to do with your sprouts? Why not make a wonderfully colourful and crunchy salad mixed with raw veg and fresh herbs? Tuck in! Ingredients: For 2 portions Sprouts (e.g. sprouted Adzuki beans, chickpeas etc.), grown from 2 tbsp. of dried sprouting mix Alfalfa sprouts, grown from 1 tsp….
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