Chestnut Pie

Being a big fan of anything chestnut, I jumped at the opportunity to try this, as it is reputed to be "the ultimate". Having tried it now, I'd have to agree. So if you are a chestnut lover like...

panettone and ricotta dome

This wonderful and easy Italian cake is one of my all time favourites. It took me a long time to track down the exact recipe, and this is it. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 kg panettone 175 ml Vin Santo 875g...

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plum cinnamon ice cream

This amazing ice cream was inspired by my eternal love of knedle.Even though, since I concocted this recipe, I found out that there is such a thing as a classic English plum and cinnamon ice cream...

grilled prawns

Kicking off the summer BBQ season with this succulent recipe by Nigel Slater.Ingredients:300g fresh king prawns2 red chillies3 garlic cloves2.5 cm fresh root ginger (cut into 8 coin sized...

Southern Fried Chicken

Let me just say, this is an indulgence of the highest order. I heard so many people go on about fried chicken, but my compulsively weight-watching self (not that I am particularly successful at it,...

Jamaican Rice and Peas

This sensational dish is a great meal on its own, but most of the time, it is served as an accompaniment to meat, chicken and especially fish.Its mild, aromatic and full of good nutrients, not to...

pecan cookies

These are quite simply, incredible. Soft but not chewy, wonderfully nutty with a hint of vanilla, they make perfect, bite-sized companions to any beverage, hot or cold. Also, awesome with ice cream...

chicken saltimbocca and cannellini beans

Despite this being one of the most famous and easy italian recipes, I havent tried it up until juts a few months ago. But, it is so good, so incredibly satisfying and easy to make, that now we have...

angel cupcakes

These are really easy to make but will cheer up any party or a lazy weekend afternoon.125g plain flour250g sweetened condensed milk85g butter1 egg1/2 tsp vanilla extract1 1/2 tsp baking powderfor...

chicken and mushroom pie

This recipe is not only incredibly delicious but it uses leftover roast chicken and gravy from the day before.for the pastry:200g plain flour100g cold butter70ml cold waterfor the pie:1/2 large...

quick fritters

Absolutely lovely as a light meal or a snack, sweet or savouryIngredients:280g natural set yoghurt2 eggs10g baking powder12 soup spoons plain flourpinch of saltPreparation:Using a hand mixer, mix...

pistachio gelato (kulfi really)

Pistacchio gelato is one of my all time summer favourites, as is the Indian pistachio kulfi. They are very similar in taste unless you like to make it with eggs, but that makes things so much more...

spaghetti and meatballs

This is my favourite recipe for italian meatballs in tomato sauce. I must say that only recently I realised that meatballs must be made of minced pork, beef or any other meat just doesnt do justice...

dill soup

This is a lovely winter warmer, with fresh dill bringing the memory of a Mediterranean summer...Ingredients:1 bunch fresh dill2 tsp butterflour1 l vegetable or chicken stocksalt and pepper1...

chicken paprikash

This meal is a staple in Yugoslavian cuisine, one of those wonderfully warming, fragrant dishes one tends to eat when the weather is cold. Sometimes, potatoes are added into it, but I prefer to...

the best veggie lasagne

Various meals inspired this dish - an excellent red pasta sauce I love to make, roasted veg panini and even the classic nutmeg-ricotta-spinach filo triangles. Most of all, traditional lasagne...

roast chicken, tomato and mayo wraps

Sometimes, I just want some simple yet superb food. So I decided to fancy-roast the chicken used for this lovely lunch recipe, and it was definitely worth it.Ingredients:for the chicken1 large free...

blueberry gelato

I always believed that I wont like blueberries, so I never ate them. They looked suspiciously sour to me and I dont like the idea of having to put sugar on my fruit in order to enjoy it. I love...

moussaka

I still haven’t had the chance to even start on my new project, simply, I’ve been too tired. And being a bit of a photographic perfectionist, now that I’ve decided to make some decent food...

peas and ricotta bruschetta

While I wait to get organised with my new food photography project, I wanted to post a few more recipes.This is a really tasty, lovely lunch or a side dish, very "primavera" all year round...

food for thought

Follow my blog with BloglovinWelcome to the new blog address!I hope it wasn’t too much hassle to find me here. I wanted a proper domain for this blog mainly because it has outgrown it’s original...

fried calamari

I was rather surprised to see that calamari is another British seaside staple, I somehow expected it to be more of a Mediterranean dish, but no, calamari are quite common around here too. Just as...

chilli feta

Since trying baked feta Ive become a fan of warm cheese on crusty bread as an entree or a light lunch. Usually, they are baked over some tomatoes, but in this Nigel Slater recipe, all it takes is a...

lamb burgers with goats cheese and cucumber salad

Having always eaten beef mince, recently I have discovered a lamb burger. Its the more fragrant and posh burger I think, juicier and more mildly flavoured.The cucumber salad is a variation on...

chocolate hazelnut gelato

Nut gelati are probably my favourite after the clean and fruity sherbets and sorbets. Also, I am really fussy about my icy chocolate desserts.I dont like them to be heavy, made with lots of cream...