Autumn Tomato Sauce

When time is short just keep it simple… This is as straightforward as it gets… It reminds me of my childhood, it was a staple dish at home… My mother would say: “Lets have pasta tonight!” … and my father would make it spicy .. This recipe is basic, with autumn vegetables, and the last…

Spicy Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil, Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup

True Colours… This is a heart warming soup indeed… especially in this chilly weather. Spicy Red Lentil Soup Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon coriander powder 1 large onion, chopped and diced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds 1 turnip 1 teaspoon fresh…

Slow-Cooked Braised Beef on a Layer of Vegetables

Slow-cooked braised beef on a layer of vegetables

Slow-Cooked Braised Beef on a Layer of Vegetables Nothing tastes like braised beef when you take it out of the oven after a long night of slow cooking on a bed of vegetables… It has a distinctive meaty perfume that is beautifully pungent on a cold Autumn or Winter day. Don’t be put off the…

My Favourite Pumpkin Soup

My Favourite Pumpkin Soup

Orange Is The New Black This soup  combines ingredients that are all in season and perfectly compliment each other in flavour as well as colour! Truffle oil, an autumn essence that brings to mind beautiful walks in forest paths, covered in fallen, damp leaves. As for the Amaretto crumbs? Well, this was a little secret…

Homemade Stocks

Homemade Stocks

Heart and Soul A base. A foundation: No wonder why the French word for stock is “fond”. If you have your own homemade stock in your fridge or freezer, you can create masterful soups, deep-toned sauces, aromatic gravies, rich risottos and hearty stews. Using ready-made stock is simply not the proper way to go about…