Posted on 31 August 2010. Tags: Basil, Olives, Tomato
After a long day when you don’t feel like spending an hour in the kitchen, a quick snack is called for. And with ready made puff pastry it couldn’t be simpler. Its all about using fresh seasonal ingredients to your taste. There are loads of classic combinations for tarts but don’t let that stop you [...]
Posted in Light Meals and Snacks
Posted on 01 August 2010. Tags: Capers, Garlic, Lemon, Mint, Olives
Lamb and pistachio is a classic combination but it wasn’t until I seen a post on another blog a few weeks ago that I considered a pistachio tapenade to be a possibility or indeed something that would work. The idea was reinforced when I was in Waitrose the other day. One of their Heston specials (recipes devised to [...]
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Posted on 11 July 2010. Tags: Anchovies, Beetroot, Butterbean, Butternut Squash, Capers, Garlic, Lemon, Olives, Paprika, Vegetarian
I feel that I can’t stop posting light summer recipes but there is something about the summer which brings out the vegetarian in me; craving flavoursome, simple and light dishes. So here are another 3 to enjoy. This will feed 4-6 people as a snack or a starter Green Olive Tapenade I really enjoy using [...]
Posted in Condiments & Preserves, Light Meals and Snacks, Starters