Everybody loves a selection of festive cheeses when it comes to entertaining. It can be a generous starter, a light snack or even a classy dessert. In this case, it …
Blueberry and almond crostata
A few years ago I posted this recipe for a peach galette. By the way, the French call it a galette, the Italians call it a crostata. Now that I’ve …
Goats cheese, green fig & walnut log
There’s no easier way to entertain than with cheese and crackers – perfect for a lazy glass of wine, a simple starter or even an elegant dessert. Although there’s nothing …
Festive Feasting with Pork 360: Stuffed Porchetta
It’s almost Christmas and some of us will have the privilege and joy of preparing a beautiful roast for our family and friends on this special day. A stuffed roast …
Vietnamese chicken & vegetable spring rolls with peanut sauce
If you have never eaten these translucent rolls before, you just have to give it a try. Unlike deep-fried Chinese spring rolls, Vietnamese-style spring rolls are made with water-soaked rice …
Pink iced tea
My sister has two boys aged 8 and 10. They live on a farm and she is very consistent in providing them with nutritious, balanced, delicious meals every day (unlike …
A Timeless Festive Dinner with Poetry Stores
If you like adding a touch of drama to your festive table this December, don’t miss out on the new black homeware range available from Poetry Stores, Noir, imported from …
Festive Feasting with Pork 360: 8-Hour Pork Shoulder
Once or twice a year, when we gather friends and family for a really big festive occasion, I choose a special, huge cut of meat to bring to the table …
Summer feasting with Pork 360: Chinese-style sticky ribs
This is the second recipe in a series of six that I’ve created in collaboration with Pork 360 and Food Lover’s Market. As you might have seen, there’s a new …
A Portuguese Summer Feast with Poetry Stores
One of the most beautiful recipe books on the shelves this festive season is Mimi Jardim’s My Portuguese Feast – Recipes From The Heart, available from Poetry stores. Mimi is …