Victoria Sponge, Carrot Cake, Coffee cake, Lemon Drizzle Cake, Fruit Cake, I love all of them.
But not all cakes have to be sweet. I love these cakes too! Continue reading “What’s not to love about cake?”
Tag: salad
Spiced lentils with roasted butternut squash, hazelnuts and goats Cheese – Serves 4
This is based on a recipe I’d torn out of a magazine ages ago. I thought it looked unusual and if I’m totally honest I really liked the photograph!
It was enjoyable to make, particularly as I love lentils and I thought that the ingredients made a really great combination, and the kitchen smelt great while it was cooking it.
It would be perfect for a vegetarian dinner party or could be served as part of a party buffet if you increase the quantity of the ingredients, or as a side dish, or for lunch………
“Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” -Mae West
One of the things I really enjoy about our trip to the South of France is rising to the challenge of producing delicious food in such a combined area. Our fridge is tiny and storage quite limited, but I have all of the utensils I need and even a few gadgets, to help. Don’t all campers have a blender to make smoothies?
Sometimes I have to use up the contents of our fridge before I go shopping for more.
This is a salad I made with what I found.
Continue reading ““Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” -Mae West”
“A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins.” – Laurie Colwin
One of my favourite salads to make with tomatoes is Panzanella. Their is something special about the mixture of textures, although traditionally made with stale wheat bread, I have adapted it by using a gluten free bread roll. This recipe has been inspired by a salad in Jamie Oliver’s 30 Minute cookbook. I have added avocado because, well, I love them, which is justification in itself.
I only make Panzanella when I’m on holiday, when I have time to relax with a glass of wine and eat a leisurely lunch in the
sunshine.
Salad Days…
When it is really hot and sunny, I crave salad- something cool and refreshing, with a great contrast of colours and flavours. I love to mix sweet and savoury, particularly if the ‘savoury’ is also salty. This salad really fits the bill.
Watermelon and Feta Salad (serves 2)
Cut The Mustard 