Mediterranean ingredients or influences
Mediterranean
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It’s been said many many times that money can’t buy happiness and it’s probably true. Having said that if you pop to the supermarket, for a few quid you can get the makings of this (slightly untraditional) Greek salad which is as close to complete foodie happiness as I personally…
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As the name suggests, I can’t take credit for this one sadly. One particular day a while ago I was suffering badly with dizziness and having a grump about it. Kieran told me I had to eat, I said I didn’t want anything, there was pouting and sulking….it was ugly.…
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Everyone should have a favourite risotto recipe that they feel confident about making and this is most definitely a contender. Delicious chunks of sausage meat, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes and diced roasted paper add texture and complement each other to make a decadent and luxurious but also fresh and herby…
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Meet one of my favourite sides! This is soooo good. Yes, it has mozzarella and parmesan cheeses in it but it also has fresh cherry tomatoes, spinach and butter/cannellini beans so it both tastes and feels pretty good and virtuous to eat! We tend to serve this with a gorgeous…
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As you may have gathered from some of the recipes that I’ve put up so far I am a big fan of Mediterranean style food and recipes – specifically Italian (with bits and pieces from elsewhere). This is something that has happened fairly recently. I’ve always been a huge pasta…
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We adore pasta in our house and this dish originates from that age old question “It’s shopping day tomorrow- what’s for dinner tonight?”. I am happy to say that from these humble origins this has now firmly established itself as a pretty regular feature in our meal plans. I enjoy…