The overwhelming feeling of the food we were making and eating last week was definitely fun. Some dishes were completely different from anything we’ve had before and others were small twists and none disappointed. I would honestly recommend every single recipe we tackled in the last week, but particular stand outs were the herby pork…
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Corn & split pea chowder
Recipe from January’s Good Food Magazine https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/corn-split-pea-chowder There’s something about January that calls for a big bowl of soup to warm you up from the inside and this offers heat in more than one way so seemed like the perfect, healthy winter lunch. Difficulty rating- 2/5 Necessary equipment- Scales 1x chopping board 1x chef’s knife…
Caesar Salad
Recipe from Anthony Bourdain’s Appetites Appetites: A Cookbook https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/140888383X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gq6eEb9KDRWBR Most of my friends now simply accept my slightly unhealthy obsession with the late, great Anthony Bourdain. When I ordered his cookbook Appetites, I read it from cover to cover in one sitting. Now it’s time to start putting the recipes to the test. In spite…
Asparagus gnocchi with prosciutto crumbs
Recipe from Olive Magazine, April 2019 https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/quick-and-easy/asparagus-gnocchi-with-prosciutto-crumbs/ Sometimes you’re just in the mood for some simple ingredients put together well and that was exactly what this recipe seemed to offer. Difficulty rating- 2/5 Necessary equipment- 1x baking sheet 1x frying pan 1x saucepan For how many people? 4 as a starter or 3 for a…
Asparagus, Burrata and Prosciutto Salad
Recipe from Good Housekeeping Spring Collection https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/recipes/a538173/asparagus-burrata-and-prosciutto-salad/ I love having healthy lunches that taste great and don’t take too long to prepare, so I’m always on the lookout for recipes that fit into this category. Even though it’s largely just a case of throwing things together, I’m always grateful for the inspiration. Difficulty rating- 1/5,…
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