Aromatic Lamb Meatballs with Couscous Salad

Aromatic Lamb Meatballs with Couscous Salad

After several posts about cakes, it's about time I showed you one of the gorgeous salads that we have been preparing for our customers recently - Aromatic Lamb Meatballs with couscous salad. This recipe has so many elements in it, and you might wonder if flavours that are so different would … [Read more...]

Superfood salad with black rice, butternut squash, sweet potato, cranberries, goji berries, sunflower and pumpkin seeds

Superfood salad with black rice, butternut squash, sweet potato, cranberries, goji berries, sunflower and pumpkin seeds

A few months ago there I was, running an Italian food business, when all of a sudden I found myself with a new personal dietary requirement to eat no wheat, no gluten, no dairy, no meat, no yeast and no sugar for three months! I thought I was never going to be able to survive, but its amazing how … [Read more...]

Spicy roasted chicken salad with couscous, fregolone, roasted tomatoes and ricotta with saffron and herbs

Spicy roasted chicken salad with couscous, fregolone, roasted tomatoes and ricotta with saffron and herbs

If I am honest I have to admit that the attraction of Mediterranean spices, herbs and aromas can easily complement my family's Bolognese culinary origins. Since I was a little girl I've been very curious about different ingredients. And I loved all the new discoveries I would make whilst going … [Read more...]

Puy lentil salad with roasted butternut squash, soya beans, goat’s cheese and caramelised red onions

Puy lentil salad with roasted butternut squash, soya beans, goat’s cheese and caramelised red onions

What a wonderful, deliciously flavoursome salad! It seems that our customers can never get enough of it. Is this due, at least in part, to it's wonderful versatility? My aim is to constantly improve and fine-tune the flavours of the food that I cook. And what I am always looking for are the most … [Read more...]

Red quinoa and poached chicken salad with roasted hazelnut, peas, watercress and lemon oil dressing

Red quinoa and poached chicken salad with roasted hazelnut, peas, watercress and lemon oil dressing

Shall we go shopping? Isn't this just a wonderful world... Before we go any further, I am not suggesting shoes or handbags. I know all too well that no woman can resist the spell of beautifully-designed stiletto heels or the charm of a must-have leather bag. After 12 years in the luxury … [Read more...]