Aubergine & Chicken Tagine

Aubergine & Chicken Tagine

I love aubergines.. I could literally eat them everyday. Grilled, fried, oven-baked, stewed… whatever! So this recipe is for all the aubergine lovers out there. Oven-baken then sautéed in harissa-infused sauce. You can easily make this into a vegetarian dish … Continue reading

Grilled Halloumi with Tabbouleh

Grilled Halloumi with Tabbouleh

So I got a few cook books as a present from my partner. Actually he won a chemistry poster prize and got a Waterstone’s voucher which he invested in me… because what’s a better prize for him than trying new … Continue reading

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

I haven’t been posting recently but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been cooking! I’ve tried like over 5 chocolate chip cookie recipes over the last months and I finally found one that gives me the soft, gooey texture that I … Continue reading

Pomegranate Mint Lemonade

Pomegranate Mint Lemonade

So refreshing! Pomegranate, juice of lemon, mint, sugar & ice! I wish there were more sunny days in the UK which would actually call for such a drink 😉 Serves: 2 (easily doubled) Equipment: blender, lemon squeezer Ingredients: 60g pomegranate … Continue reading

Moist Banana Bread

Moist Banana Bread

Equipment needed: masher, 18-19cm bread/loaf tin Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate soda 150g caster sugar 75g unsalted butter 2 eggs 120ml milk 250g self-raising flour 50g walnuts (optional) … Continue reading

Melted Goat Cheese, Egg and Rocket Baguette

Melted Goat Cheese, Egg and Rocket Baguette

So I recently replaced the soggy British toast bread with half baked baguettes from Sainsbury and they’re amazing! You only need to bake them for about 8-12 minutes, no additives, preservatives…just crispy bread. This is a simple lunch idea but … Continue reading

Walnut, Red Grapes and Goats’ Cheese Salad

Walnut, Red Grapes and Goats’ Cheese Salad

Quick, yummy and healthy lunch! Serves: 1 Preparation time: 10 min. Ingredients: 40g Goats’ cheese, crumbled 10 small seedless red grapes, halved 30g rocket 6-7 walnut halves, halved (yes.. halve the halves) 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, to taste 2 tsp … Continue reading

Spicy Curried Lentil Soup (V)

Spicy Curried Lentil Soup (V)

Spicy, fragrant, full of veggies and vitamins. Perfect for a cold winter evening! Serves: 2-3 Cooking time: 1-1,5h Ingredients: 150g butternut squash 1 courgette, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1 small carrot, sliced 100g broccoli, cut into small florets … Continue reading

Porcini Mushroom Risotto (V)

Porcini Mushroom Risotto (V)

Made by an Italian so has a certificate of authenticity 🙂 Simple and delicious. Enjoy! Serves: 2 Cooking time: around 1 hr Ingredients: 25g dried porcini mushrooms 1/2 onion 1- 1,5 litre chicken stock 150g risotto rice parmesan, to serve … Continue reading