Believe it or not but we are using up the last of our summer garden tomatoes – It is December! We picked them while green and they ripened slowly by the window. The tomato salsa in this soup is a must!… Continue Reading
Nothing is more satisfying on a cold winter eve than a crackling fireplace and a proper bowl of stew. This version takes advantage of the remaining root vegetable harvest we enjoyed this fall. Note: Radishes cook up similar to turnips… Continue Reading
A number of my best girl friends all have fall birthdays and nothing is more festive than a pretty birthday cake! This one is given an extra lemony hit with a Limoncello soak, sweetened with a thin layer of blueberry… Continue Reading
The beauty of this meal is in the freshness of the fish. I find a 1 lb fish sufficient to serve one person as a main. If your guests aren’t squeamish of whole fish, this is a great dinner party… Continue Reading
While this recipe is not an Ottolenghi original, seeing it in his most recent book, Simple did inspire me to give it a try. It’s a real keeper and with the entertaining season around the corner, this is a great… Continue Reading
This recipe is dinner in 30 minutes – a perfect healthy choice for busy weeknights. Increase or decrease the proportions to suit the number of hungry tummies. Asparagus or any other quick cooking vegetable works well in place of the beans… Continue Reading
There is something odd about putting so much effort into a first birthday party but I can’t help but feel touched that so many people were excited to celebrate my big little girl! The base of this cake is inspired… Continue Reading
I’ve deliberately timed this post after my Tiramisu cake as I was looking to use up some leftover mascarpone. This recipe is super fresh and perfect after a rich meal – I also love that it is no bake! This dessert… Continue Reading
I’ve always had a fascination with tiramisu as a kid. The combination of boozy mascarpone and light as air lady fingers seemed indulgent and adult to me. I definitely made it a point to order it where ever I could… Continue Reading
This coffee cake has it all, a generous crumble layer, a lemony glaze and a bounty of summer berries! While perfect with a cup of hot coffee or tea, this cake is also decadent enough to serve as dessert. (End of)… Continue Reading
