Ooh, saucy.

In the time it’s taken for you to read this sentence, you could have already made this tomato sauce. It’s that quick. I make mine in…

Eurovision

Here we are, on the sofa. It’s Eurovision time. I’ve managed to cook ten dishes, failing to include Australia. Let’s see how the evening goes, but…

You’ve Pulled

There’d probably be a punch up about who first baked bread and covered it with toppings. Probably, as with everything it was invented in ancient Egypt.…

Takes the Biscuit

These coconut flour shortbreads with blackberries and orange cream take less than 20 minutes and make a delicious afternoon treat. Or morning one. Or middle of the night one.

Count on Monte Cristo

In honour of national sandwich week, I present to you the Monte Cristo. A marvel of simplicity. It’s really just a version of a toasted ham and cheese sandwich, but if ever one were to be presented at the Great Exhibition, this should be it.

Chilli and Garlic Squid with Courgette

Bee has gone out again, leaving me alone to play with my favourite cupboard in the kitchen, The Cabinet of Curiosities. For once, though, I’m not…

The Fries is Right

Two marrow, two marrow, there’s always two marrows. Or a few courgettes if you prefer…

Artichoke with Vinaigrette

An unseemly noise for a teenager, let alone a human came from me when I first dipped the leathery leaf of an artichoke into a mustardy…

All Rise

I’ve been using different types of flour recently, trying more wholegrains as well as looking for interesting flavours and texture. There’s more to life than wheat, and anyway, I’m…