Don’t judge gnocchi on those ready made versions you find in the supermarkets. Gnocchi should be soft like little pillows not like hard rubber. I love gnocchi as once you have made them a few times they are quick and easy to turn out, definitely faster and easier than fresh pasta! Plus the toppings you [...]
This great autumn recipe comes from Alana MacKay, Chef and owner of Rouge Cafe in Cambridge Makes one large or twelve small tarts 1 buttercup pumpkin, peeled and diced 3 large brown onions, peel and thinly chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp butter ¼ cup cream 1 egg ¼ tsp [...]
This cake is really moist and will keep for days. It is also the perfect solution if you have too many zucchini or if you missed one and it’s turned into a marrow. 185g butter, soft ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup brown sugar Zest of 2 oranges 3 eggs 1 & 2/3 cups self raising flour [...]
This is a perfect way to use up the inevitable glut of zucchini you get when they all start ripening at the same time. It is also a great way to use up the big ones that you missed and seemed to double in size overnight. This relish is wonderful with cold meat, on hamburgers and hot dogs….. [...]
Gazpacho is a classic summer dish originating from Andalucía in Southern Spain. A peasant dish made with basic ingredients it is best made in the height of summer when the main ingredients are at their ripest and most flavoursome. Served chilled it is a refreshing dish on a hot summer evening. 100g slightly stale crusty [...]
3 red onions, cut in half and sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tspn of both yellow and black mustard seeds Olive oil 2 kgs of tomatoes, peeled* Cinnamon stick 1 Tblspn salt 2 cups brown sugar 1&1/2 cups malt vinegar ½ tspn of paprika and ground ginger ¼ tspn of ground cloves In [...]
This is a gorgeous dish perfect for this time of year with an abundance of eggplants, tomato and even basil. It may seem bizarre but although vegetarian this is a really meaty dish so perfect for people who still need convincing that a meal can be complete without meat. Serves 4 2 eggplants 2 Tblspns [...]