Category Archives: Light Dishes

Burnt aubergine with sweet peppers and red onion

Posted on July 26, 2009 by

I have a confession to make! I published this post last weekend, and a few hours later a trusted friend queried my photograph, thinking that it didn’t do the dish justice. I took a look, and sure enough, they were … Continue reading →

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Asparagus and Truffle Carbonara

Posted on May 12, 2009 by

Life’s simple pleasures are the driving force for getting through each day with a smile on my face. Food, wine, music, friends, jokes, laughter, a good book, some occasional trashy TV, all contribute towards a day I brand a success, … Continue reading →

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Salsify & Roast Garlic Soup

Posted on January 30, 2009 by

Salsify is a most underrated vegetable. It’s ugly, and it’s awkward. It’s like a stroppy teenager that refuses to wash. It’s not much fun to prep and goes off colour really easily. Dark brown and holding onto every bit of dirt, I had some … Continue reading →

Posted in Light Dishes, Recipe, Soup | 27 Comments

GOOD Oil & good food, a great combination

Posted on November 26, 2008 by

This food blogger cares about her health, it may not be obvious with my clear overindulgence in staples like chorizo and pork belly, but I do care about what I eat, I want to be and to feel healthy, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Light Dishes, Recipe, Snacks, Vegetarian | 8 Comments

Orzo with Butternut Squash, Spinach and Buffalo Ricotta

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

I wasn’t going to blog this dish. As I keep saying, and I am sure it’s getting dull by now, my cooking lately has been haphazard, last minute and subject to me destroying pots and sustaining injuries. This is fairly … Continue reading →

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