This recipe makes a rich meal for 2. Perfect for an Autumn weekend dinner as it takes a little bit of time (despite being very easy). Serve with pilaf and a green salad as you wish….
Archives for October 2016
Pumpkin Pie
You really can’t beat pumpkin pie (the sweet version) and it seems almost impossible to let Halloween or even Autumn go by without making one. You’re best to use a tasty pumpkin rather than pumpkin lantern scrapings which can be a bit watery. Whether you make this for a Halloween party or an Autumnal gathering, it’s sure to he a winner!
Pumpkins carved by our neighbours, Tilly and Iona – spooky stuff!!!
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Savoury Pumpkin Muffins
Every year around Halloween, we wonder what to do with scraped out pumpkin flesh and an abundance of vibrant other squashes. Here’s one of a few solutions we have newly invented this year. A tasty savoury pumpkin muffin – a perfect alternative to bread to have with soup or great as a breakfast muffin or quick snack….
Apple Cake
This is such a great time of year to use apples – fresh, crisp and bursting with taste. We always make apple cakes and this one has been a real hit this year, not least because it’s pretty as well as tasty! Enjoy this Autumnal time with a wee slice of cake. …
Black Eye Bean & Spinach Curry
This recipe is from Laura’s fantastic cooking friend, Hannah. Laura and Hannah became friends in India, bonding over a love of food and cooking amongst other things! This recipe is spicy, homely and great at this time of year when spinach is one of the best vegetables growing. Serve with rice or chapatti or with a few other curries for a feast!
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Tapas Time! Tortilla
Tortilla or Spanish Omelette is perhaps the most known tapas dish outside of Spain, but these days doesn’t feature so much on the tapas menus in a new wave of fancy restaurants and bars serving this ever popular cuisine. We thought we’d give a little tribute to the lovely tortilla even so, and hope you’ll enjoy making it! It’s easy, but you need to be careful not to burn the base whilst it cooks. Serve with lots of fresh parsley and preferably some Sun!!…
Tapas Time! Chard and Chickpea Salad
This is quite an earthy tapas dish, really lifted by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Chickpeas and chard are both extremely good for you – full of nutrients and protein. If you can’t get chard, you could use spinach instead – it works just as well. Be sure not to overcook the greens to ensure you get a nice taste (it goes bitter if it’s overdone) and preserve the maximum nutrients. Serve warm or at room temperature….
Tapas Time! Roast Pepper Salad
You can use any type of pepper for this dish, but the long skinny, even slightly spicy, ones work really well. If your peppers have very tough skins you could remove them after roasting by putting them in a plastic bag and waiting till they’ve cooled. Then remove the skins – they should come off fairly easily. With fresh, seasonal peppers, this shouldn’t really be necessary. Use good quality olives – it really makes a difference to this dish!…
Tapas time! Patatas Bravas
Making some tasty tapas dishes is a easy way to cook relaxed meal for friends. Patatas bravas or roast potatoes in spiced tomato sauce are a mainstay on the tapas scene and there are many different versions – some with a very smooth sauce, others more chunky (like ours). The potatoes should be lightly roasted so they have some colour but you don’t want the skins to be too crisp. Serve along with other dishes to make a lovely colourful table at any time of year. …
Beetroot Soup
This sets your tastebuds alight just by looking at it. The colour is so vibrant and rich that you can’t resist its earthy goodness. Beetroot is an excellent source of iron as well as vitamin C and A. This soup drizzled with a little soya cream or a dollop of yoghurt makes a fab, healthy lunch, especially when served with a savoury muffin or a potato scone!…