I love risotto, risotto is by far one of my favourite foods ever, the perfect comfort food and always the first thing I look for on a menu when eating out, but no one makes risotto as well as my Husband, even if he does cheat and make every Italian…
Herby Quinoa Salad
Quinoa in recent years has got itself a bit of a reputation as a superfood and after doing a little research I began to see why. Quinoa is the only plant food that contains all 10 essential amino acids for the human diet, it is a source of vitamin E,…
Spiced Citrus Couscous
I had a fantastic day on Wednesday, this week is turning out to be one of the best ever and of course the sunshine has played a huge part in all of this. I love all of the seasons, I love watching the countryside change but what I love about…
Basil, Mozzarella and Orzo Salad
Yesterday was another gorgeous sunny day and it truly felt like summer, after spending the afternoon in the garden chatting to Andrea the day ended perfectly with Stephen and Rieanna joining us for dinner. I miss Simon and Stephen so much and nothing makes me happier than when they come…
Tabbouleh Salad with Feta
A weekend and a whole week of sunshine is forecast, it is glorious and can only mean one thing, al fresco dining. Anyone that knows me, knows that I love nothing better than being outside but what really makes me happy is having everyone around our massive garden table, eating…
Crunchy Fennel Salad
I am trying to catch up with all the yummy recipes that I have cooked and baked lately, but not had time to get onto my blog, so today, after finally everyone going back to school, work and college and catching up with all the housework, ironing and washing, I…
Tomato and Basil Soup
Summer is drawing to a close and autumn is upon us, the Children have returned to school and college and our morning walk across Master Park is a teeny bit chilly but still full of glorious sunshine. I noticed this morning how the leaves have started to fall but also…
Wild Garlic Pesto
I love this time of the year, its the start of the foraging season, during the Spring and the Summer months the great outdoors presents us with a wonderful array of delicious free food and in Spring I think it is at its most potent, its full of energy, everywhere…
Tarte Fine Aux Tomates (Tomato Tart)
In amongst my vast collection of cookery books, mostly Italian or baking, I do have a couple of lovely French ones and the book above just happens to be one of them. Its full of gorgeous recipes, beautifully written and the recipe below I thought was just perfect as we are…
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
My little boy Luca loves his food, he is willing to try everything at least once and when the leaves on the tree’s start to change colour he always asks for my special Christmas soup as he like’s to call it. The soup he is referring to is http://dianastaveley.blogspot.com/2010/06/roast-squash-and-sweet-potato-soup-with.html and the reason…
