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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 […]

Spiced Fig and White Chocolate Cookies

One can sometimes neglect what a versatile ingredient yogurt can be, especially flavoured yogurt, for example, Black Plum and Fig. The subtle earthiness of the fig marries well with the plum and inspired me to create Spiced Fig and White Chocolate Cookies. With cooler weather descending, these cookies take the […]

Mug Brownie

Faced with the tragedy of no oven, one inevitably googles microwave baking, and sometimes, one is pleasantly surprised. This recipe for mug brownie is scandalously easy and scandalously good. It is though, so very rich, and you may feel ill afterwards, but it is worth it.  

Braised Beef Cheeks with Pappardelle

I had never tried slow-cooking. The thought of throwing a bunch of ingredients in a pot and walking away doesn’t appeal to me, but having time on my hands presently, what’s a four hour wait for dinner? I struggle with vacuum packed meat. Its unearthly aromas are sometimes too much […]

Quinoa Salad with Lamb

Quinoa. Having yet to jump on the bandwagon for this trendy, pseudo-grain, I had only ever had a spoonful here and there as I picked at friend’s lunches and breakfasts. I had never cooked with it, but was delighted by its ease. The following recipe takes inspiration from Gordon Ramsay’s […]

Turkey and Courgette Burgers

Having been on my shelf for over a year now, and still untouched by my kitcheny hands, it was time to explore this beautiful fabric-covered book. The recipe for Turkey & Courgette Burgers with Spring Onion and Cumin jumped out at me, as turkey is one of those ingredients that […]