Noodles in beetroot sauce with burrata

Posted by petra08 on January 26, 2021 · 5 Comments 

Beetroot sauce noodles & burrata

Some of my dishes are inspired by a single ingredient and for this dish I had a burrata. I was going to do a salad, or possibly eat it with grated lemon zest, pepper and good olive oil when I spotted a single beetroot in my fridge. What can you make with just one beetroot? … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, Burrata, Cheese, Chilli, Course, Garlic, Herbs, Main course, Noodles, Recipe, Starter, Vegetarian · Tagged with , , , ,

Rosa del Veneto salad

Posted by petra08 on January 22, 2021 · 12 Comments 

rosea del veneto chiccory Salad

Sometimes I see produce that I cant resist and when I came across a bag of Rosa del Veneto salad it was so pretty I couldn’t help myself. It is a type of Italian winter chicory, besides the beautiful pink hues the leaves are delicate and it is delicious. The chicory is grown in forcing … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Amuse bouche, Aubergine, Brussels sprouts, Chilli, Chilli oil, Fruit, Garlic, Grapefruit, Herbs, Home made produce, Lettuce, Main course, Onion, pomegranate, Recipe, Side dish, Starter · Tagged with , , , , , ,

Happy Happy Holidays

Posted by petra08 on December 31, 2017 · 24 Comments 

Christmas turkey

I don’t know about you but I have to admit I was drawing a sigh of relief when Christmas was over. Don’t get me wrong, it was fun and filled with laughter, friends, food and a generous flow of wine, I love all of it but the build up was pretty full on. I almost, … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Beef, Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, Bulgur Wheat, Butternut Squash, Cheese, Christmas, Fish & Seafood, Herring, Main course, Pork, Potatoes, Salmon, Saussage, Side dish, Snack, Venison · Tagged with , , , , , , ,

Plenty of cooking for the holidays!

Posted by petra08 on December 31, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

Bacon turkey

Every year I approach Christmas with slight apprehension. The truth is that I am not really a Christmas person. No matter what I think or feel, Christmas does turn up every year and  I will always go with the flow and make the most of it. December 24th is when I celebrate Christmas so I … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Anchovy, Apples, Blue cheese, Brie, Brussels sprouts, Cheddar, Cheese, Chilli, Cranberry, Egg, Fennel, Fish & Seafood, Fruit, Garlic, Herbs, Home made produce, Jam, Mackerel, Main course, Meat, Pork, Potatoes, Prawns, Recipe, Saussage, Stilton, Turkey · Tagged with , , , , , ,

Smoked beef and butternut squash salad

Posted by petra08 on October 20, 2016 · 11 Comments 

Smoked beef salad

The other day I almost stumbled in a shop over a box of Christmas cards. I can’t be the only one who thinks it is just a tiny bit early? Saying that I am reminded every morning listening to the radio where they have a count down. The count down makes it sound so close … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Beef, Brunch, Brussels sprouts, Butternut Squash, Cheese, Chilli, Feta cheese, Meat, Pickles, Recipe, Snack, Tomatoes · Tagged with , , , , , , ,

Valentines dinner, prawn mousse with mango and soy

Posted by petra08 on February 10, 2015 · 33 Comments 

I don’t know how a dish sometimes appear in my thoughts but lately prawn mousse has been on my mind. It might have been a conversation with a friend about seafood and what goes with it. Once the thought appeared I then had to think of how to make it, should I stuff something, dumplings, … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Amuse bouche, Beef, Blue cheese, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cheese, Chilli, Dessert, Egg, Fish & Seafood, Fruit, Ginger, Herbs, Main course, Mango, Meat, Mushroom, Onion, Potatoes, Prawns, Recipe, Spring onion, Starter · Tagged with , ,

Coconut curry in a hurry

Posted by petra08 on January 28, 2015 · 6 Comments 

I forgot to eat lunch and all of the sudden I had that really hungry feeling that I have to eat NOW! I considered the fastest options but with the fridge fairly empty at the moment, I should have gone to the shops but forgot. I was working on a document and got so in to … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Brussels sprouts, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Chilli, Garlic, Ginger, Main course, Mushroom, Noodles, Recipe, Vegetarian · Tagged with ,

Pork belly with a crackling moment and dumplings

Posted by petra08 on January 27, 2015 · 4 Comments 

The past week went by so fast I am not sure what happened to time. The weather turned colder, we even had a few snowflakes but mainly it is the icy winds. It has been clear and there were some lovely long walks on the beach, all wrapped up in my winter gear, a woolly … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Amuse bouche, Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cheese, Chilli, Feta cheese, Fish & Seafood, Garlic, Ginger, Home made produce, Hot Sauce, Meat, Pork, Prawns, Recipe, Salmon, Snack, Starter · Tagged with , , , , ,

Bacon wrapped turkey and all the trimmings

Posted by petra08 on December 28, 2014 · 5 Comments 

A turkey dinner can be a bit on the bland side and most of the ones I have had have also been a bit been dry. I was determined to cook a very English and completely non bland turkey dinner with all the trimmings, it is so delicious when everything falls in to place. I … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Brussels sprouts, Celery, Garlic, Herbs, Main course, Meat, Onion, Pork, Potatoes, Recipe, Red, Turkey · Tagged with , , , , , ,

Swedish fast food, smoked salmon and mustard stewed potatoes

Posted by petra08 on December 17, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Sometimes there is no room for waiting for dinner. Perhaps you have been out all day or you might have just realized just how hungry you are. For these occasions I am always thinking that the take away will take at least forty minutes and what can I cook faster than that?I was only thinking … Continue reading →

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