You had me at pizza. Granted, it is easier to buy a base or a pizza in a box. And, picking up the phone and ordering a cooked pizza – even easier. But (big but) after making your own and sampling a little pizza heaven, Friday night pizza will never…
Artichoke Antipasto – Artichokes alla Romana/ Carciofi alla Romana It’s raining today – in late April! But spring has sprung and there are artichokes in the Mercado Central. The prescribed method of cooking artichokes all Romana is to jam them choke-side down in a sauce pan and cover them with water and…
Perfect Quiche Growing up, my favourite dish that my mum prepared was quiche. I suppose I have been trying to perfect my quiche recipe ever since and now I am happy to pass this on so that you too can perfect your own recipe. The following recipe is for my mushroom,…
¡Baja ya! Sometime ago I fell deeply in love with tacos – the Baja region of Mexico and California’s answer to the Sandwich, only tastier. My first foray into this world of deliciousness was with the fish taco: firm white fish in a light, crispy batter laid alongside flavoursome, Baja…
A Good Egg: Scrambled Eggs with Beetroot Leaves Whether you’re breakfasting or lunching, a good egg is hard to beat. This recipe for scrambled eggs with beetroot leaves is quick, easy and delicious. Buy organic beetroot with the pesticide-free tops intact – or grow your own. serves 2 2 tablespoons olive…