Butternut Squash Fettuccine

I went through a butternut squash craze last autumn. I just could not get enough of them! Roasted, stuffed, liquidized into soups - I made a wide variety of dishes. But then a Waitrose recipe card appeared with a recipe for a pasta dish. Of course I had to try it! The sage and shallots …

Roasted Vegetable Freekah With Zhoug

What a fantastic find this recipe turned out to be. We love hosting summer parties in our garden and from now on this will be a staple dish. I found this on the Waitrose website, but it was created by Sabrina Ghahour - thank you Sabrina! Freekah is a fantastic grain, with a little bit …

Pistachio Pancakes With Vanilla-Cardamon Strawberries

I am not sure I have featured a gluten free option on my Sweets Menu before now. I found this recipe in a little booklet on breakfasts tucked into a Waitrose magazine. I was drawn to it simply because the photos looked delicious, but for anyone looking for gluten free recipes, this is an extra …

Roasted Radishes With Lentils, Goats’ Cheese And Watercress

Who knew how delicious roasted radishes could be? In my search for attractive and nutritious salad ideas, I came across this recipe. It was easy to make, full of nutrition, and oh so tasty. The roasted radishes are such a discovery! INGREDIENTS 150g radishes, halved (if large quarter them)1 red onion, cut into thin wedges2tbsp …

Zucchini Trifolati

I don't think I would ever have tried out this Waitrose recipe if it was not for watching Stanley Tucci rave about Italian cuisine in his fantastic series. It was when I saw him waxing lyrical over the zucchini dish in the very first episode, that I decided I had to try out a an …

Vegan French Onion Soup

I actually remember the first time I tried a French Onion Soup, thinking it was one of the most glorious dishes I had ever tried - full of delicious flavour. Finding a vegan version was wonderful. This has been our winter treat, cheering us up on gloomy days. It was a great find in the …

Potato Salad With Pickled Shallots And Creamy Dijon Dressing

During the summer, we filled our calendar with outdoor parties and events. We tried so many different crowd pleasing salads and party dishes. As well as hosting plenty of our own parties, we also had lots of opportunities to visit friends. Last summer, our darling friend Melody invited us over to a get together which …

Spicy Mushroom And Tomato Tacos

This dish has been one of favourite casual weekend lunches or a summer evening dinner. Tacos are always fun. My nephew Wills has asked for this dish many times. I think we are all happy with his choice. Oyster mushrooms are a wonderful ingredient and are the highlight of this feast. Making my own salsa …

Roast Celery With Chickpeas And Soft-Boiled Eggs

The warmer weather means: SALAD. I am always on the look out for new ideas for salad combinations. This recipe is from the fantastic Waitrose website, which has a vast catalogue of affordable recipe ideas. I don't think I have ever used roasted celery in a salad before, and it was a great discovery. INGREDIENTS …

Baked Halloumi With Honey And Chilli

I love a simple supper that is also exciting and satisfying. This recipe was one I contemplated for a long time. I love Halloumi, but I was not sure about combining it with honey and chilli. I am glad I trusted the Waitrose magazine. It was very delicious. The sweet chilli marinade works so well …