There are days when I want dinner to remind me of summer and at the moment it feels like we’re almost there with the glorious weather we’ve been having. Paella is perfect for this, it has a warm fragrant burst of flavours that sing of Spain, sun, and long lazy afternoons with friends. My version is ideal for the moment when you might not be able to get to the shops and need to use the odds and ends in the cupboard. I’ve also made sure everything in this can be either frozen or shelf stable so you;re less reliant on leaving the house. This dish is warm, bright and…
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Peanut Butter Rice Crispie Treats
We’ve started social distancing with both of us in the house working from home. Unfortunately I realised mid last week that we didn’t have anything sweet in the house that I could eat. I’ve raided our cupboard basics to make something that’s both easy to make and satisfying for your sweet cravings – if not totally moreish! If you’re looking for a kitchen activity that you can do with the kids to keep them entertained while at home then this is ideal. Its is really very simple, uses minimal equipment, and very forgiving if you don’t quite get the amounts right. There is some stove action and hot syrup involved…
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Red Lentil and Harissa Koftas
Traditional koftas are the wonderfully flavorful, heavily spiced and lesser known middle eastern cousins of the meatball. If I’m going to give you any piece of advice for these, please make sure your harissa is fresh, this wonderful spice paste is your main source of flavour in these little balls of joy but the older it gets the more the flavour fades away. This is my vegan version and just like any ‘meatball’, they’re incredibly flexible but I’ve always enjoyed eating with my hands so my favorite way to serve them is family style, with a pile of gluten free pita breads, rocket and fresh herbs like mint and parsley,…
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Slow Cooker Potato and Corn Chowder
I’ve had a slow cooker ever since I left university, I’d like to say I’ve had one since before they were cool but lets be honest, I don’t think slow cookers ever have been cool. They are however amazingly useful. After university I landed a job working in the city which, as a rule, meant long hours and a long commute. My slow cooker meant that there were days I could come home to a delicious smell and a meal waiting for me. While I was ill and my endo was flaring, the slow cooker was equally invaluable as it meant on bad days I could shuffle down stairs, throw…
