Salads & Dips
Who would believe that this wierd, knobbly vegetable could be transformed into incredible dishes that taste unbelievably good. At first glance, it looks ugly, almost scary, but a quick scrub and a good peeler or knife can transform this into shards of a smooth, cream vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. […]
PrintSpiced Feta with Watermelon Salsa – Recipe Prep Time: 12 minutes Yield: Serves 2 This Spiced Feta with Watermelon Salsa recipe is a firm favourite of ours. Erik and myself love the fresh flavours of Feta Cheese, Watermelon and very finely sliced Red Onion – it not only brings back memories of Greek Holidays but […]
OK. I know it. I spoke too soon – Summer is having a slight hiccup, here, on the East Coast of Yorkshire. Heat mist, grey clouds, the rumblings of thunder and the dramatic lightning flashes that lit up the whole of the night sky over Hornsea – now I suppose that’s a big hiccup really. […]
Astrid & Erik’s Fantasy Christmas Buffet Party Christmas Buffet Party for 20 guests Antipasti Platter (Large platter made up of a selection of Parma Ham, Bresaola, Salami with Fennel Seeds, Pepperoni, Olives, Caperberries, Juicy Melon, Tiny yellow & red Tomatoes, Slices of salty cheese, Radishes with small bowl of Maldon Salt, Marinated Mushrooms and drizzled […]
Cheer up these Autumn grey days with a bright burst of Chillis. By making chilli oil you can enjoy your summer crop all year round. And it means whenever you want to add a tasty touch to salads, stews and enchiladas alike you just tap a drop from your oil bottle. No need to […]
“Hummus is yummy, Granny”. At least I think that’s what my 8-month old grandaughter, Tilly, was trying to get me to understand. I had a brilliant morning the other day, feeding her and cuddling her Twin sister, Bella, who had a bad cold. Must confess, I must be a messy feeder, because when I got […]
HUMMUS (or Houmous, however you like to spell it, it tastes gorgeous). This Hummus Recipe will give you a brilliant and healthy dish of Middle Eastern origins, loved by adults and children alike. So says my 8 month old grandaughter, Tilly, relishing her first course of Hummus and mini-crispy breadstick. Her twin, Bella, out of […]
Recipe: The Richness of Raspberry Vinegar The richness of Raspberry Vinegar is as strong and sensual as its colour, and it has a myriad of amazing uses when partnered with food. Whilst Astrid has been working her wonders with our bounty of Apples, I have been researching the alchemy of Raspberries and wondering what to […]
Just written up the recipe for Guacamole – one of my all-time favourite foods. This is a recipe I’ve used for many years now, so I was thrilled when I watched Thomasina Miers on her programme about Simple Mexican food using exactly the same ingredients. Just right for a summer lunch (even if the sun […]
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