Carbonara
Again, there is an easy way to make this and a very, very easy way. Also known as packet-mix. While it’s ridiculously easy to make the ‘natural’ version, in our house they actually prefer the Schwartz...
View ArticleFrench Onion Soup
It sounds awful. Trust me, it’s not. It’s utterly satisfying and encapsulates all of the magic of rustic France. It ain’t pretty, but by God does it hit the spot. Again, there are lots of variations...
View ArticleButternut Squash & Chickpea Soup with Kale, Chorizo & Chickpea Topping
Yep, I know, far too many ingredients. What happened was that I got a notion for Butternut Squash soup, and then when googling images on how best to present it, found this topping. And I just so...
View ArticleMovie Night: Tagliatelli with Chicken & Porcini in Creamy White Wine Sauce
Recently, on a trip to the magical Cliffs of Moher, we had a bit of a movie night. Huddled in front of a roaring fire, with four DVDs to watch, it was definitely an evening for comfort food. And we...
View ArticleSimple Suppers: Baked Stuffed Butternut Squash
So thrilled was I today that the sun managed a full day’s appearance that I thought a light, colourful dish might just be in order, comprised mostly of whatever’s in my larder! This isn’t techinically...
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