Carrot three ways

Posted by petra08 on September 6, 2019 · 6 Comments 

Pickled carrot lattice roll with cashew nuts

I was given a challenge to make the humble carrot the star of the dish. I use a lot of carrot for cooking but I almost never make it a center piece. As soon as I got the challenge I went out to get some carrots and started thinking. The first thing that came to … Continue reading →

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Courgette & Mushroom Lasagna

Posted by petra08 on February 8, 2019 · 20 Comments 

vegetarian zucchini lasagna

Courgette and mushroom lasagna with cottage cheese bechamel

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Cottage Cheese & Ham “Malfatti”

Posted by petra08 on October 5, 2018 · 14 Comments 

Cottage Cheese Malfatti

Left overs, a curse or a blessing? A friend of mine doesn’t like left overs. I can’t quite get to the bottom of why but I love them. They usually mean I don’t have to do too much cooking and it is always a challenge to transform them to a new dish. I had some … Continue reading →

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Fish tacos

Posted by petra08 on January 19, 2018 · 8 Comments 

Whiting Dish

We had a bit of a warm spell last week, winter lost it’s cold grip and it was almost spring like for a couple of days. It was a welcome change and I managed to get up and do a few morning walks. One morning I got out just as the sun was starting to … Continue reading →

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Vegetables with coriander and hazelnut pesto

Posted by petra08 on April 29, 2016 · 22 Comments 

Vegetables with coriander and hazelnut pesto

I don’t cook enough vegetarian dishes so today I thought I would give it a go. To get inspired I went to the green grocer and bought all of the vegetables that inspired me. I did think about a vegetable curry but wanted to make something I had never done before. I ended up with … Continue reading →

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Smoked chicken, ginger and chilli broth with celeriac and pork scratching toast

Posted by petra08 on December 19, 2014 · 8 Comments 

I have a friend who worked near Borough Market for years and she confessed to me that she only went there, for the first time a few months ago! I was at loss for words as if I worked near there I am sure I would get lunch there at least a couple of times … Continue reading →

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Pulled lamb hash and lamb rice paper rolls

Posted by petra08 on April 30, 2014 · 2 Comments 

The weekend forecast is grey and rainy but we have already had some brilliant days! Last weekend I decided to be lazy, skip breakfast and make a nice brunch. The weather was shining and brunch in the garden seemed very appealing. I decided to use some of the left over lamb. I love the flavor … Continue reading →

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Healthy egg baked in a rice bread basket with hot smoked salmon

Posted by petra08 on November 17, 2013 · 3 Comments 

The other day I saw some hot smoked salmon. It was dark in color and I had never heard of a maple syrup glaze before. I bought a small piece knowing I had to try it. I didn’t have it for dinner but when I woke up the next morning I did remember it and … Continue reading →

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Nectarine starter and an omelette

Posted by petra08 on July 25, 2013 · 2 Comments 

I like to mix fruits and savoury. I had some nectarines at home and after having a think about whether to make a starter or a dessert I decided that a dessert was too obvious so a starter it was. I had a look around and decided to pair it with cottage cheese, I wanted … Continue reading →

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Sometimes there is nothing like a good steak

Posted by petra08 on January 27, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

I almost never get a cold and I really surprised myself when I realised I was due for a day in bed. I wasn’t completely incapacitated but nor was I going outside the front door. I had fever and that is about the only thing that really gets me. I slept for 3 more hours before starting … Continue reading →

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