We’ve just returned from a magical road trip from Cape Town to Botswana, and beyond! Thousand of kilometres, four countries and countless memories later, it’s been a little strange to settle back into our… More
Sticky toffee pudding
I’ve got a rich, nostalgic sticky toffee pudding for you today, just in time for the weekend. This is the kind of comforting bake that fills the kitchen with the warm scent of caramel and the promise of something delicious. The sponge is soft and beautifully moist, and I haven’t been shy with the toffee sauce – so if you have a sweet tooth this recipe is absolutely for you.
Spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta
There are so many wonderful flavours in today’s recipe! In this cosy, vegetarian dish pasta tubes are filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, with added mushrooms, parmesan and a hint of zesty lemon to lift it all. The pasta is then immersed in a lightly spiced tomato sauce and baked to perfection.. and let’s not forget the golden, cheesy mozzarella topping.
Butternut and spinach phyllo pie
Ooh I’ve got a goodie for you today. I love working with phyllo pastry – once you get the hang of it, it’s surprisingly simple to use, and the crisp, golden crunch it delivers is fabulous. Here, spiced butternut is roasted and caramelised to bring out its depth of flavour, combined with sautéed spinach and creamy chevin, and encased in flaky, delicate pastry. It’s absolutely delicious, looks impressive but is wonderfully unfussy to make.
Custard pots with spiced fruit
This cosy dessert of silky vanilla custard topped with soft, stewed fruit and a buttery shortbread crumble is the stuff of dreams. The comforting combination of fruit and custard feels just a little bit elevated, but still simple enough to make at home. This is the kind of dessert my family loves when it’s just us at home for dinner. It works just as well when you’re entertaining guests.
Carrot and pineapple loaf cakes
I always seem to end up with bits and pieces that need using up – a few leftover carrots in the veggie drawer, a tin of pineapple in the pantry, and this recipe is the happy result of that! There’s also something about a loaf cake that feels so achievable, and I’m sure you’re going to love this recipe as much as we do.
Satay chicken tray bake
I absolutely love satay, and can’t believe I haven’t posted a recipe here yet! As we shift into a cooler season, this is an easy, comforting family meal that you can easily prepare during the week. (I’m laughing to myself as I happen to be typing this during an autumn heatwave, but we do anticipate cooler days very soon!)
Aubergine with tahini yoghurt and almonds
Every now and then I’ll pop some aubergine on the table at home. I love it, but so far I’ve been unable to get the rest of the family on board with this veggie. If it’s tucked into some moussaka I might just get away with it, but that’s as far as I’ve managed to get!
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10 minute Strawberry and burrata salad
Let’s keep things fresh, light and romantic this week with an easy but luxurious strawberry and burrata salad that’s perfect for a Valentine’s Day lunch or dreamy summer dinner starter. This vibrant, colourful salad is gorgeous to look at, just a little bit indulgent but requires minimal effort in the kitchen. (Also… cheese!)
Cupcakes & Couscous 