This recipe fills me with joy. Simple and rustic, yet so beautifully elegant, filling, nutritious and satisfying at the same time. It has its roots in France and brings out the best of 'whatever you have available'. You could call it a spin on the classic Salade Niçoise or Provençal, or even a Mesclun.. it all … Continue reading Mélange Salad
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Risotto for Little M
Little M's Legacy supports Severn Freewheelers (Blood Bikes) and Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research charities. Madison, a colleague's granddaughter, was just 2 years old when she tragically lost her fight against Leukaemia. My contribution to Little M's Legacy was to donate a risotto cooking class and dinner to their charity auction. I hope to also raise awareness; … Continue reading Risotto for Little M
Sprouting
Intrigued? I was. So... what are we actually talking about here, and why would you want to bother with it? Basically, it's just germinating seeds so that they become tiny plants. It really is that straight forward. And you'd want to do this because.....? Nutritional value. I want to explain this in the most basic … Continue reading Sprouting
Wok Fried Eggs
Everyone should have a version of Kylie Kwong's 'Mrs Jang's Home-Style Fried Eggs' in their repertoire. I've been in love with these eggs since discovering them a few of years back; they never fail to satisfy (especially if you need a morning pick-me-up). They sit firmly in my cookbook of emergency medicine for the soul. Crispy, hot, silky, tangy, soft, sweet, … Continue reading Wok Fried Eggs
Parmigiana Melanzane
This is a classic construction dish. What I mean is, there isn't a great deal to it - it's just about putting down layers and bunging it in the oven. Like many other layered, oven baked dishes, you can make it ahead. Not only that, I think that they actually work better if you make … Continue reading Parmigiana Melanzane
Food Fit For Felix 