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November 28, 2016

Easy caramelised red onion and goats cheese tarts

These easy caramelised red onion and goats cheese tarts have just six ingredients and take very little culinary skill to make – meaning they’re perfect for a dinner party starter or as part of a weeknight meal. I threw them together for a Sunday lunch starter and they were light enough that we all had room for a full roast AND pumpkin pie afterwards. If...

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April 2, 2015

Spring vegetable orzo

This is one of my new favourite recipes! It’s so fresh and delicious, and it’s really healthy – perfect for spring! It’s a little bit like risotto but it’s got a slightly different texture, and it’s really filling so you don’t need a huge portion. It’s best when topped with lots of parmesan (or a vegetarian alternative) and served with...

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March 11, 2015

Chicken, tarrogan, and leek pie

This pie is AMAZING. Honestly, it’s one of the most delicious, hearty, warming, indulgent, creamy, flavoursome pies in the world. I can say that because it’s not my recipe – it’s by the amazingly talented (and incredibly lovely) Laura Pope, who wrote it for those nice people at Comte cheese. I’ve made it a couple of times and it is...

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April 11, 2014

Smoked mackerel kedgeree

Kedgeree is one of my favourite comfort foods. It’s also good for you, with plenty of spices and tasty oily fish. It’s easy to make, especially if you cheat and use pre-cooked microwave rice like Tilda or Uncle Ben. I have made my own rice a few times and I always end up over cooking it – the microwave rice...

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March 4, 2014

Pancake topping ideas

Pancake Day is one of my favourite days of the year. I absolutely love pancakes – I’ve been making them since I was a kid and they remind me of Saturday mornings in the kitchen with my dad. The pancakes above are oaty blueberry pancakes and they’re up on The Greedy Girls. These suggestions are designed to go with basic...

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February 19, 2014

How to make pizza dough

I love homemade pizza – it’s SO much fun to make and – if you start with a good base – you can end up with a really fabulous meal. I’ve been working on my own pizza dough recipe for a while now and I have finally cracked it! My recipe is easy to make, doesn’t require any great bread...

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January 22, 2014

Sweet potato, coconut, and balsamic risotto

I made this sweet potato, coconut, and balsamic risotto as a bit of an experiment for a dinner party and it was a big success! It’s a delicious combination of sweet and sharp, with an added saltiness if you serve with with crispy grilled pancetta. It went down very well with all my guests (including my vegetarian guest who had it...

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January 15, 2014

Curried lentil soup

Curried lentil – or mulligatawny – soup is my favourite soup ever. I make a huge vat of soup every Sunday night to eat throughout the week and this one is just the best. It’s rich, spicy, and super filling, especially if you serve it with rice, which is traditional. Mulligatawny is usually a chicken soup, but the version on...

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October 22, 2013

Butternut squash and ginger soup

Soup season is upon us! I’m a big fan of using butternut squash – it makes a wonderfully smooth soup. Butternut squash and ginger soup is a lovely warming soup and it’s beautifully vibrant. For 8-10 servings, you need: 2 butternut squashes a large onion at least a litre and a half of vegetable stock 1 inch cube of fresh ginger...

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October 15, 2013

Tomato & Boursin tart

This is one of the easiest but tastiest tarts I’ve ever made. It’s based vaguely on a recipe that my boyfriend’s mum cut out of a magazine many years ago, but I’ve no idea which one! It’s perfect to rustle up for guests as you can make it in advance and reheat it before serving. It can be served hot,...

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May 9, 2013

Pumpkin risotto with balsamic reduction

I’ve recently come back from a trip to Naples, in southern Italy. The Campania region is known for its buffalo mozzarella and its limoncello, but the flavours in this recipe come from the Northern Italian regions of Emilia Romagna, Lombardi and Veneto. These three regions, collectively known as the Unesco Quadrilateral, are the birthplace of Italian classics including Parma ham,...

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March 20, 2013

Pesto gnocchi with pan fried courgettes

This is a ridiculously easy but very tasty meal. I love gnocchi – it’s a super alternative to ordinary pasta as I find it doesn’t leave me feeling too full or bloated afterwards. Gnocchi is slightly lower in calories than tortellini, so I can easily convince myself it’s a healthy alternative! For this meal, I bulk out the gnocchi by...

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