May 2011
4 posts
Mexican Style Pork Burgers
The idea for this came to me when the lean pork mince was on offer in Waitrose. I bloody LOVE an offer. I had also been on a very healthy diet for two weeks and wanted something that tasted delicious and satisfied my burger cravings without ruining all the hard work I had done. This recipe requires hardly any oil and is the perfect mix of lean protein with the good fats of the creamy avocado and...
Bank Holiday Lunch: Pappa al Pomodoro
Frank is away in Berlin, so it was just me for lunch. I didn’t want to waste his sourdough that had gone a bit stale and I had some perfectly ripened vine tomatoes from the market, so I decided on Pappa al Pomodoro. It’s best to roast the tomatoes as it brings out their natural sweetness and really deepens the flavours. I made far too much for just me (see picture) so I’ve...
Dinner Party: Buffalo Mozzarella with Pomegranate;...
I made this pea and parmesan sauce as a dip for my mother on Mother’s Day using broad beans instead of peas. I spent about an hour shelling the beans and decided that from then on, I would only use petit pois. It’s a delicious dip to have with Kallo black pepper breadsticks (my favourite) but for pasta I simply add a bit more olive oil and have with some thick parpadelle. Add a handful...
Hello
When I moved in with my boyfriend a few months ago, I realised that I had started to spend most of my spare time planning healthy menus, buying all the ingredients and diligently cooking them. I have always loved to cook but what was surprising was how incredibly contented and calm it made me feel. Throwing myself into domestic life and my new Anthropologie apron, my typical Sunday afternoon...
