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Apple & Pistachio Danish Braid

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

For the first time I read the new recipe for the month of The Daring Bakers, I got excited. No fancy schmancy cakes with lots of layers and different fillings or bizarre frozen cheesecake lollies. No, this challenge’s end result I was actually keen to eat. Unfortunately, it had to wait a while because we […]

Creamy Pea Soup

Friday, June 20th, 2008

You are hungry, but in a hurry. You want something simple, yet a tad extravagant. It should be easy, but must impress even the fussiest guests. Voila! Here’s your solution. Only two ingredients are needed in this soup. By the way, did I mention TWO??? Salt and pepper don’t count! Believe it or not, this […]

Roasted Pumpkin, Red Peppers & Onions with a Sweet Balsamic and Mustard Dressing on a bed of Couscous

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Phew, now that was a mouthful to type. The title looks as if it was an item borrowed from a fancy schmancy restaurant menu, but let me reassure you this is a dead easy recipe to prepare, ultra healthy and to top it all it tastes divine! Sod any decadent dessert and serve me this […]

Crunchy Rough Scottish Oatcakes

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

A while back I decided to cut wheat from my diet for a whole year. One of the first things I did was stock up on oatcakes. They do make life a little bit easier and you can still enjoy your favourite toppings like Smoked Salmon Pâté or cheese on them. When Gabriel started eating […]

White Opéra Cake with Lemon Butter Cream, White Chocolate Mousse & Almonds

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Sometime last year while browsing some food blogs I came across The Daring Bakers. Like some secret cult their website is closed to non-members and after some digging for info (to no avail) I decided to join them. The curious kid in me just had to know what they were all about and I sorely […]

Gorgonzola & Pine Nut Pasta

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Dieters, look away! Just staring at these pictures will make you put on a few pounds. Cheese, cream and nuts; it’s every fat-phobic person’s nightmare. And for the non-dieters out there? Heaven! This dish takes just half an hour to prepare, ideal for week nights. After devouring your bowlful and licking out the saucepan […]

Goat’s Cheese and Walnut Salad

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

The British weather gods have taken pity on its pale-skinned inhabitants down below and decided to send a bit of warmth and sunshine in our direction. Yay! Off comes the men’s shirts (ick!), out comes the barbecue paraphernalia (weeee!) and salads get served somewhere in-between (yum!). This is my entry to the fourth instalment of […]

Pea & Egg Fried Rice

Monday, May 5th, 2008

If there is one thing I learned from making egg-fried rice it is that the rice should be stone cold. At first I used to boil the rice, then immediately fry it. The results were a bit mushy and not so satisfying. Also, don’t fret if you don’t have a wok. Our last wok’s non-stick […]

New Potato & Dill Salad

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Like any human being my personality and behaviour are marked with idiosyncrasies. One of them is when I was a child I used to love growing herbs. Lots of them; from lemon balm to sage. You see, herbs aren’t just any plants. They don’t just stand there looking pretty with a flower or two, but […]

Pumpkin, Almond & Cinnamon Muffins

Monday, April 28th, 2008

With entries for this month’s SnackShots streaming in I started feeling a little bit uneasy. It just wouldn’t be kosher for the hostess not to take part as well, right? So here is my entry in all its glory and very healthy indeed.
Little Gabriel loves these muffins, even though he has no molars to […]

Goat’s Cheese, Sundried Tomato & Walnut Sandwich

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

It has long been known that goat’s cheese and sundried tomatoes is a match made in heaven. Since I’ve been on a diet I miss this sandwich dearly. It’s hard to resist the creaminess of the goat’s cheese, tanginess of the tomato and crunchiness of the nuts. Yes, this sandwich has got a lot of […]

Baked Kabocha Squash & Butter Bean Soup

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

My love affair with the Kabocha Squash hasn’t ended. Our love is as strong as ever and I’m sure it will last a loooong time. Every week when Neil is out of sight at the supermarket I dawdle through the fresh produce section, I hear a “Psssst”. When I turn my head, there he is, […]

Tangy Honey-Glazed Shallots

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

What is not to love about this side dish? The slightly salty, sweet and sour flavours mingle, and tingle the tongue. The tiny onions are so tender that they almost instantly melt in your mouth. Visitors have to dive in quickly to get their share because when the Greedy Gourmet comes along it is highly […]

Sweet Potato Rice

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

I keep a stash of recipes that are ready for publishing in a folder. Ready to do some spring cleaning I paged to the oldest one. Yikes! September was only yesterday, wasn’t it? But…but…but it’s 6 months ago! How could this recipe go unnoticed by me? Okay, let’s admit it; it’s not as fancy as […]

Gorgonzola & Spinach Spaghetti

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Oh my, I haven’t posted any recipes for a little while, have I? Between answering emails, doing some admin on the website and having a stinking cold the time sure flew by. True to the name of this website I felt I’ve gone a bit too far, or should I say gone nowhere the past […]

Potato Hash Browns

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

We all know the saying “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. Hmmm. What about women? I know for sure that this old adage applies to me very well. On lazy weekend mornings while we still recover from Gabriel’s wake up drill I would nudge Neil in bed and start fluttering my […]

Buck’s Fizz

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Warning: This drink will cause severe giggling fits even if the joke told wasn’t so funny. In extreme cases there was no joke. Your cheeks will turn a vivid red as if you put on too much blush, or in the case of men stole Ronald McDonald’s stash of red makeup paint. Lastly, expect to […]

Green Bean, Red Onion & Pecorino Salad

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Pecorino doesn’t come cheap and I would have hated to let the leftover chunk in our fridge go to waste. After having made Creamy Pecorino & Lemon Pasta with it, I felt it was time for a change. Looking for a bit of inspiration, I paged through a few Good Food magazines and cookbooks when […]

Kabocha Squash & Cumin Soup

Friday, February 15th, 2008

A few months ago I raved about Kabocha Squash and I’ll do it again. To my heart’s delight I saw this week while shopping that Waitrose has decided to stock up on Kabocha and Butternut Squashes that are both my favourites. Just maybe the Brits are catching up on the magnificence of the pumpkin. The […]

Creamy Pecorino & Lemon Pasta

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Everyone knows about Parmesan, also known as Parmigiano Reggiano, but what about Pecorino Romano? It is aged and hardened especially for grating and can be exactly the same way that Parmesan is. So what’s the difference? One, Parmesan is made of cow’s milk whereas Pecorino comes from ewe’s milk. Two, Pecorino has a saltier and […]