One-pot cooking It’s been way too long since I shared a recipe with you…very remiss of me I know. So today I’m going to make up for it by starting a new series of recipes for one-pot dishes. Quick and easy to make and requiring very little washing up afterwards, they are also going to […]
Fish recipes
Recipe: Hot smoked salmon in my Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker
Today I’m experimenting with a new piece of cooking kit – yes, again. And it’s a serious one – the Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker. A shiny, stylish oven where you can cook and smoke to your heart’s content. We’ve been having a lovely October in London and would you believe it was even warm enough […]
Recipe: Hot smoked salmon in my Big Easy barbecue
Okay summer still hasn’t really arrived in London – sometimes it never really does – but I am certainly not going to let that prevent me from getting out into my garden and lighting the barbecue. Especially now that I have my brand new Char-Broil Big Easy barbecue which has the power to roast, smoke […]
Recipe: Tuna, anchovy and asparagus salad
Sometimes the easiest way to decide what to make for lunch is to see what’s in the fridge and store cupboard. And it’s especially efficient when we’re in Spain for a limited period and need to polish off all the food in the house before we head for home. I love the food in Spain, even […]
The ingredients of Spain: Paprika and Saffron
I love Spain! It could be partly because it’s in my blood with my ancestors originating from the fishing port of Cadiz. And also because I love their attitude to life, family values, beaches, scenery and ever-blue and sunny weather. Then there’s the food. This trip I’ve packed several Spanish recipe books for my initial inspiration…the rest […]
Recipe: Prawn, pasta and pineapple salad
I hate throwing food away, my leftovers always go back into the fridge. All very good except for the fact that a lot of the time they end up in the bin a few days later. Not anymore…it’s time for me to get creative and think of ways to use those leftovers in delicious dishes. […]