Courgettes are a great vegetable to grow. Usually we end up with a massive glut of courgettes that need eating up. As well as our favorite Courgette and Parmesan Tart we often make these delicious fritters. Courgette Fritter Ingredients 2 grated courgettes/zucchini 2 grated carrots 3 chopped spring onions 1 handful of chopped parsley or…
A couple of weeks ago we picked up spinach tagliatelle from the local farm shop deli. I’m guessing the spinach is added to the pasta dough before it is rolled, cut and dried. Living with a spinach addict we thought we’d give it a go. This recipe was developed and perfected by my wife over the…
While we’ve shared before what we believe to be the perfect pizza recipe sometimes we just don’t have the time to cook these gorgeous pizzas. Not long ago we threw a party and I began experimenting with various pizza recipes that would allow me to make tasty pizza in bulk. While I know this recipe…
When it comes to cooking simplicity often tends to yield the best results. This broad bean bruschetta recipe is based on a few similar recipes I’ve seen over the years, mainly originating from Italy. In early summer there is nothing more satisfying than picking and eating freshly grown broad beans. We didn’t grow any this…
Quesadillas are a really popular Mexican snack. Essentially they are the Mexican equivalent of a toasted sandwich or panini. Tasty ingredients, toasted inside a toasted corn flour tortilla. They can be served on their own, as a side or as part of a Mexican feast they are simple to make and never fail to please….
This great recipe was put together by by wife. A simple to make yet delicious dish. I’m assured the pastry is incredibly easy to make, and I can definitely confirm it tastes every bit as good as it looks! Asparagus & Chilli Tart Ingredients Pastry 220g plain flour Large pinch of salt 100g Butter (cold)…
Recipes don’t get much simpler than this. If you can fry some courgettes you can make this delicious vegetarian tart. This is a great vegetarian lunch dish – perfect served with a salad or alternatively served as a side at a bbq. I usually cheat and use ready made pastry as its so much easier…
This stuffed pepper recipe makes a great starter for an evening meal or a nice lunch along with a fresh salad.. Inspired by Mediterranean cooking this is a light and delicious recipe and very easy to make. Please excuse the poor photo (i don’t have my camera to hand) – trust me they look a lot better…
I recently tasted these while on holiday in Spain. Sometimes it is the simple recipes that are best and this fried padron recipe is no exception. Method Wash the peppers and set aside to dry. Meanwhile fill a small pan with about 2cm of olive oil and heat. Carefully fry the peppers for 1-2 minutes….