red chilli

Prawn, chilli, vodka, and rocket linguine

Beef Goulash

Onion, Red Chilli, and Black Olive Bread

Thai Chicken and Coconut Noodle Soup

Prawn, squid, lime and white wine spaghetti

Spanish Tortilla Omelette with Chilli, Thyme, and Garlic

It is hard to think that half a year has passed since my last post… all I can say is what a year. Some episodes in work, home, and family-related have been truly awful, but that virtual cloud must have a silver lining. Not only has there been a significant change in my work life,…

Smoked Mackerel, Blueberry, and Fennel Salad

Since posting my Watercress and Pomegranate salad recipe, I have really got into the salad ‘zone’. I will gladly eat salad on a daily basis – better still, when, in summer (or our version of it) it is easy to make a meal of it. It also gives me the opportunity to use up some…

Steak with a Peppercorn, Mushroom, and Brandy Sauce

I categorically love steak. There you go, confession is out. I am such a fan, I have even planned my Death Row meal (in the very unlikely event of every being incarcerated for a crime worthy of capital punishment, and in the US at the time) and a damn fine steak has to be the…

Pea, mint, and Parmesan omelette

For obvious reasons, I love the weekend. Not only can I catch up on all those essential and delightful chores (cleaning, laundry and other joyous tasks) I also brunch (is that a verb?). It is the only time of the week that I can get away with only worrying about having to nourish myself twice…