Recipes Quick and easy
Bruschetta with chickpeas and balsamic vinegar
I’m mad about bruschetta. It’s easy and quick to make and there are so many different toppings to try. The more traditional tomato topping is always a winner but this chickpea version is something a little different. Ingredients for the... Continue reading
Bruschetta with mushroom, baby marrow, feta and rocket
Simple bruschetta is hard to beat but this more fancy recipe is also a winner. Ingredients for the toasts: 2 large french loaves, sliced diagonally into 2cm to 3cm thick slices Whole garlic cloves (to grate onto the toasts) Ingredients... Continue reading
Mushroom soup with watercress
Soups are just the thing to warm up a cold evening. Don’t feel you have to add cream to this gorgeous recipe but who out there doesn’t love that old 1980s cream of mushroom soup? Hello nostalgia. Ingredients: Serves: 5... Continue reading
Roasted butternut and feta wraps
I love tortillas. Making your own tortillas is a great money-saving option and they can make supper a whole lot easier for busy people too. Ingredients (for two tortilla wraps): 1/4 large butternut (300-400g, diced) 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Dash of olive... Continue reading
Quick and easy supper: broad bean, bacon and chilli tagliolini
The broad bean’s vivid green colour adds a sunny disposition to days clinging to the tail end of the South African summer, and to this quick and easy supper dish. Using just four ingredients, it makes an ideal fuss-free weekday meal. I... Continue reading
Salmon tartare with mango and coriander
I love fish – FRESH fish, because sadly most of the fish in supermarkets sold as ‘fresh’ have been frozen time and time again. There are very few supermarkets that stock truly fresh fish, so I support a local fish... Continue reading
How to make Mexican Salsa
I love Mexican, simple, wholesome food, rich in flavour and texture and of course central to many dishes is none other than, salsa. Traditionally it is made with larger tomatoes and a white onion, which often has a sharpness about it. I... Continue reading
