Grain

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Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto is something I could eat at any given time of day, it is especially good however, as a winter supper; the earthy notes combine with the creaminess of the parmesan and rice to create a gorgeous and filling dish. The subtle pang of rosemary brings some intrigue to […]

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Blue Cheese Tagliatelle

A trip to Borough Market is a wonderful thing, and I always come home with a haul of goodies. One delight this week was a gorgeous, creamy blue from Bath Soft Cheese Company. Pasta is always an easy yet satisfying option to showcase ingredients without too much masking. This recipe is […]

Quinoa Porridge

Having only delved into the pleasures of quinoa recently, more adventures were needed; cue quinoa porridge with maple and brown sugar. Ideal to start a bleak winter’s morning with, this rich and decadent breakfast treat will set you up with a smile and a song for the whole day. Beware […]

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Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto

After one of those days where the best one can manage to scoff down is the stale remains of yesterday’s microwave popcorn, the thought of risotto for dinner is almost transedental. This risotto is sumptuous. It’s creamy, unapologetic and is the perfect anecdote to a bout of winter hungries. The […]

Indian Saturday

I rarely eat Indian food. I like it, but somehow it just doesn’t make it into my regular rotation. I actually cannot remember the last time I ate Indian food, but having recently bought the book Gordon Ramsay’s Great Escape, which has 100 of his favourite Indian recipes, it was […]

Fresh Bread

Having recently made a focaccia, I thought I’d try my hand at a traditional white loaf of bread. There are fewer things greater than eating freshly baked warm bread, and if you’ve baked it yourself, it’s even greater. Why not try this simple recipe when you have a couple of […]