Non-starchy vegetables are best (spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower); so I thought a broccoli pesto would be a tasty alternative to the norm. It includes low-fat cream cheese, and sunflower seeds that give an interesting depth of flavour without the richness and oiliness of pine kernels that are generally used in pesto. Anticipate a healthy bite of broccoli bliss!
Read MoreI lost count when it came to debates in our household over what ingredients made the best macaroni and cheese. To enhance the dish my mother always added extra ‘goodies’, whereas my maternal grandmother preferred to keep things simple.
Read MoreEnjoy these delightful savoury muffins, perfect for any occasion!
Read MoreCitrus butternut cake combines sweet and savoury. It’s a delicious little cake and, served with homemade vanilla-bean ice cream, it becomes an irresistible treat.
Read MoreApple crumble with freshly-poached, in-season apples, raisins, loads of cinnamon and a dollop of fresh cream definitely warms my heart. I’’s without doubt one of my favourite home-cooked puddings.
Read MoreFor a light-lunch option I recommend a double-baked cheese soufflé with rocket pesto and shaved parmesan. So old school but so delicious - especially for those, like my mother, who enjoy cheese. There is a simple reason that an old classic endures; and mostly it’s because the flavour combinations just work!
Read MoreIn our family home olives are always readily available. In my opinion beef fillet, cherry tomatoes and olives poached in olive oil with fresh rocket, pecorino shavings and a crispy caper salad is a lunch-time suggestion fit for any mother.
Read MoreBreakfast for her has to include a piece of haddock. I was surprised when last in the English countryside, the haddock I ordered looked nothing like the haddock we get here. It had a delicate, smoked colour and a lingering smoked-fish flavour.
Read MoreWhy not marinate your meat, such as beef fillet, in beer? It brings out a caramelised sweetness which is decadently delicious.
Read MoreBeef-stew pie, topped with homemade rough puff pastry, is perfect for these chilly evenings. It’s my kind of home-cooked, winter meal, especially when paired with a glass of fine, red wine. Rough puff is simple to make compared with the traditionally-made puff pastry. Try it, you will be amazed.
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