Vegan Comfort Food
I have a real weakness for food with bizarre names, and the very thought of this cake, discovered in a fairly ancient book on American cookery, set my head in a spin. The origin of the name is much disputed and you can Google it …
This is like a hug in pie form. It’s a chunky vegetable double-crust pie, the focus being on butternut squash – and butter beans, hence the name – with a creamy cheese and onion savoury sauce. It’s mild and soft enough to be liked by …
Yes, I admit it was the name that intrigued me. And as the title might indicate, this is not a fancy dessert. In fact, it looks like the thrifty sort of dish whipped up from the bottom of the fruit bowl and a freezer stash …
This is my first cheesecake recipe post (it certainly won’t be my last) and it also happens to be both low-carb and gluten free, although you’d never know it. This is a rich and creamy treat that’s not overly sweet, perfect for an after dinner …
If you claim not to like Black Forest Gateaux, I’m afraid I just don’t believe you. Chocolate cake, cherries and cream. Seriously, what’s not to like? If I’d been a housewife in the 1970s, I can guarantee my hostess trolley would’ve been frequently sagging under the …
…and feta. But it was already a mouthful of a title. A bit like the salad itself. This is no plate of floppy iceberg and not much else – no, this is salad done my way! Full of flavours that feel just right together, and …
Cawl is technically Welsh for soup, but it has evolved to become the catch-all term for any casserole, stew or broth. (If you’re unsure how to pronounce it, try saying Cowell – as in Simon Cowell – but without the ‘e’ sound.) I love a …
These cookies are lovely. They are crunchy, but also have a melt-in-the-mouth, ultra light – almost powdery – texture. The flavours and orangey aroma are distinctly Christmassy, but as I am such a great fan of cranberry and white chocolate – a pairing made in …