Category Archives: RECIPES

Recipe: Spicy Scrambled Tofu

I keep a slab of organic tofu in my fridge for those days when I only have a few minutes to whip up something hot and tasty that packs a protein punch. Scrambled tofu looks very like scrambled eggs thanks … Continue reading

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Recipe: Cranberry, Caramelized Onion & Walnut Tart with Stilton

This luxurious, pretty tart would make a perfect vegetarian entrée or appetizer served with a simple, leafy green salad – perhaps tossed in a toasted walnut oil dressing. The richness of the Stilton is perfectly complemented by the tart, fresh cranberries, … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pappardelle with Lemon, Arugula & Creme Fraiche (and Turkey Meatballs)

This is another of those luxuriously good pasta dishes that are ridiculously easy to make. Combining lemon juice and zest with crème fraîche creates an unusual and absolutely delicious sauce. Frankly, the turkey (or veal, if you prefer) meatballs were … Continue reading

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Recipe: Root Veg Hash with Kale & Poached Egg

I adapted this dish from one of those recipe cards that Waitrose supermarkets (UK) give out. It’s perfect for an autumn/fall brunch or light supper with it’s nutritious and comforting blend of skillet-browned, diced root vegetables and Tuscan (dinosaur) kale. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spiked Plum Relish

The humble prune-plum’s last hurrah this summer (for me anyway), falls somewhere between a relish and a sauce; something that my friends and I will continue to relish between now and next year’s crop. Spiked Plum Relish is every bit … Continue reading

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Recipe: Noodles with a Walnut, Garlic & Parmesan Sauce

‘Pappardelle al Sugo di Noci’ – or, tender egg noodles bathed in a rich sauce of toasted walnuts, garlic and the very best Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.  Not only is this one of the most deliciously comforting pasta dishes ever, it’s ridiculously easy … Continue reading

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Recipe: Plum & Almond Tart

This is a truly outstanding plum tart and I first made it long ago; longer than I care to admit. I’ve pulled the recipe out of my archives because I’m on a Victoria (Italian prune) plum-roll right now, baking them … Continue reading

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Grilled Peaches – follow me on Twitter!

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Recipes: Plum & Apricot Galette – and a Plum Crumble with Walnuts.

I’ve a long-held fondness for Victoria plums, aka Italian prune plums,  that harks back to the garden of my childhood where our two plum trees yielded so much fruit that each summer their branches frequently cracked under the weight. That … Continue reading

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Recipe: Quinoa Tabbouleh (with Chicken)

Vegetarians can disregard the chicken because this lovely, fresh-tasting and summery salad is wonderful with or without it – perfect on a hot day. Originating from the eastern Mediterranean, Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur (cracked) wheat that’s been soaked … Continue reading

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