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Having bought more brown bread flour and having a little bit of rye flour to use up, I made this mixed flour sourdough bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mixed Flour Sourdough Bread ♥ I am a planner and like to have everything in order as soon as possible. So when I … Continue reading Mixed Flour Sourdough Bread
Sourdough flatbreads are a great way to use up your discard. And if like me you enjoy snacking, these are perfect. All you need is a variety of dips, such as hummus or guacamole. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Flatbreads ♥ During the day, and especially in winter, I like to … Continue reading Sourdough Flatbreads Using Your Discard
This daily sourdough bread is a two day affair. But it is a simple recipe and great for making toasted sandwiches. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Daily Sourdough Bread ♥ My sister and I decided to treat my Mom for her birthday with dinner out. We covered the bill for my parents … Continue reading Daily Sourdough Bread | 500g Loaf
If you have an abundance of zucchini or what we call baby marrows then make lots of batches of these courgette and feta scones. They make for a great addition to a lunch box and are perfect for a picnic. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Courgette And Feta Scones ♥ My Mom … Continue reading Courgette And Feta Scones | ISW2020
I made this sourdough chocolate cake when it was just the two of us stuck at home. It lasted the entire week which was great for our waistlines! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Chocolate Cake ♥ When I started blogging in 2009 I posted a recipe every single morning during the … Continue reading Sourdough Chocolate Cake | Active Starter Recipe
During the height of lockdown when white bread flour was scarce I made this brown bread flour sourdough. I was really pleased with the taste, even if the loaf come out a little bit flat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Brown Bread Flour Sourdough ♥ One of the features of my new … Continue reading Brown Bread Flour Sourdough
Dave and I have different tolerance levels when it comes to hot and spicy foods. I made this chilli aioli for him to dip his sweetcorn fritters into. And I used the milder garlic toum hummus instead. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chilli Aioli ♥ I have suffered some severe traumas in … Continue reading Chilli Aioli Using Birds Eye Chillies
This baked ricotta pancake is a reminder of Sicily. It really is easy to make at home and should be served warm. I made one to serve with sweet caramelized apples and another to go with dried figs cooked in red wine. Both were excellent. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Ricotta … Continue reading Baked Ricotta Pancake For Breakfast
After reviving my sourdough starter I needed a quick recipe that I knew would give me a perfect loaf. I made this mixed rye sourdough bread as I had rye flour in excess and was worried bread flour would remain scarce. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mixed Rye Sourdough Bread ♥ I … Continue reading Mixed Rye Sourdough Bread
I have seen toum being made on a few occasions, but when Lorraine shared her recipe I knew I had to give it a go. As I am not a fan of raw garlic, I made a roasted garlic toum. I am not sure how this measures up to the original but I can say … Continue reading Roasted Garlic Toum | A Lebanese Condiment
Having skipped our annual April / May holiday I had to bring Europe to my home. These merguez sausages remind me of France and the amazing times we have spent there. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Merguez Sausages ♥ Regular readers will know that I have had a particular issue with my … Continue reading Merguez Sausages Spiced With Harissa
Making my own noodles is a huge saving. And wanting to try something different, I added fresh ginger to the dough. These ginger noodles are packed full of flavour. And they offer up the antibacterial and antiviral health benefits that ginger adds to our diets. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Ginger Noodles … Continue reading Ginger Noodles | Natures Anti-inflammatory
This brownie chocolate cake is so moist and so delicious you might not stop at one slice. I made a simple mascarpone icing to go on top. If you do the same keep in mind it needs to be devoured the same day. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Brownie Chocolate Cake ♥ … Continue reading Brownie Chocolate Cake With Mascarpone Frosting
I was really impressed with my version of Lorraine's tart. I made a blueberry tahini ganache tart and here I am putting the entire recipe together for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry Tahini Ganache Tart ♥ Before we went into lockdown, the vacuum cleaner at work broke. It was old … Continue reading Blueberry Tahini Ganache Tart
I made this warm aubergine salad twice as the first lot of photographs did not do it justice. The second attempt also have me the opportunity to change up the recipe and make a dish I much preferred to the original. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Warm Aubergine Salad ♥ DSTV had … Continue reading Warm Aubergine Salad With Spring Onion Dressing
Want to bring out the best in an ingredient? Well, it seems the trick of adding a touch of savoury to chocolate ticks that box. Thanks to Lorraine for the inspiration, I made this tahini ganache. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Tahini Ganache ♥ Heading into lockdown seemed to bring out the … Continue reading Tahini Ganache | Perfect Tart Filling
I bought a huge packet of corn kernels before we knew that we would be in lockdown. Making microwave popcorn certainly came in handy for a healthy treat while we were stuck at home. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Microwave Popcorn ♥ One of our local stores have weekly three for two … Continue reading Microwave Popcorn | An Easy To Make Snack
Using an ingredient I always have in the fridge, I can make this Cacio E Pepe pasta anytime. Translated from Italian, this cheese and pepper pappardelle comes together in no time at all. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cacio E Pepe ♥ Having learnt in Italy and France to shop daily for … Continue reading Cacio E Pepe Con Pappardelle
Maltagliati Al Funghi is a simple pasta dish to make with few ingredients. If served in Rome the mushrooms used would be porcini. If you do not feel like making the pasta from scratch then use store bought tagliatelle instead. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Maltagliati Al Funghi ♥ At the beginning … Continue reading Maltagliati Al Funghi | Pasta With Mushrooms
These tortilla chips are perfect for a snack platter and go so well with whatever dip you choose. We have made them several times now as they are super easy to knock out in no time at all. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Tortilla Chips ♥ I am feeling slightly bereft. Usually … Continue reading Tortilla Chips Made With Masa Harina