It was one of those days, that chicken was on the menu. Roasted chicken with potatoes is a weekly staple in my house. Kids like it, grown ups like it, dog likes it. This time I had to try something new. My kids are my worst nightmare when it comes to food, so I had to make something not too strange or new to their taste buds. So I squeezed lemons, I chopped onions, I mashed garlic, I poured in the wine, emptied the mustard jar and went overboard with the pepper mill. I also drank some of the wine. Continue reading
Month: May 2017
Mushroom Galette with Kale, Stilton and Nutty, Parmesan Crust
No time for quiche? Make a galette. An open face, rustic pie that you can make with almost anything that’s been sitting in your fridge. Use fruit like berries, apples or plums and make a quick, sweet pie that served with a dollop of cream is the most delicious dessert. Or use up veggies like courgettes, eggplants, asparagus and in this case mushrooms. Continue reading
Quiche with Cheesy Crust and Zucchini
This is dreamy. Which reminds me, I don’t make quiche often enough. It’s not a 30-minute meal for sure, but you can have your crust ready and pre-baked in advance, and fill it the day you mean to serve it. Being presented with such a beautiful dish, I can’t think of many people who wouldn’t appreciate it. Continue reading
