Bread & Nibbles

Sourdough Bread Part 2: The Sourdough Loaf

Sourdough Bread part 1: The Starter

Smoked Mackerel Rillettes with Aleppo Pepper

Chilli, Truffle Oil and Parmesan Popcorn

Italian Oregano Flatbread with Goats Cheese and Pear

multi seed bagels

Grilled Halloumi, Chicory, and Mango Salad

I really enjoy salads as a starter – and also a really good opportunity to get creative. To date, I have cobbled together: A Watercress and Pomegranate Salad; Smoked Mackerel, Blueberry, and Fennel Salad; Flambéed Pear, Blue Camembert and Walnut Salad; and finally my version of the classic Salade Niçoise . I have made many…

Couscous with roasted Mediterranean vegetables

Thought I had run out of steam where couscous is concerned? Wrong- think again! This is one of my favourite couscous recipes, and one I have been making for nearly 10 years. It has taken several iterations to get this recipe as I wanted it – it first gained popularity when I cooked in for…

Sweet Potato, Spring Onion and Chilli Tortilla

Dear oh dear, I have been so guilty of neglect at Love the Kitchen… this must be the longest hiatus without having posted a single recipe. Lack of interest or dedication is far from the cause – it really comes down to lack of time (I have lost count how many days I have been…

How to Defrost Frozen Prawns

It is very common that I have not planned in advance what I am about to cook when I get home from work, resulting in scrambling together what to have to shove down my gullet. In most instances I decide what I could based on the ingredients I have, rather than buy ingredients for a…