Tag: Wholesome

Swedish Rhubarb Cake- or ‘Rabarberkaka’

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Alison

This is a fabulous, seasonal cake- similar to a clafoutis in texture and flavour. It’s ridiculously simple and

Lebkuchen

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Alison

Ingredients: 250g plain flour, sieved 85g ground almonds 1/2 tsp bicarb, sieved 1 tsp baking powder, sieved 4 tsp

Cardamom Biscuits

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Alison

These are traditional Indian biscuits, known as Nankhatai. I’m currently intrigued by using spices and what I’ve previously considered to

Paella

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Alison

This was my first foray into paella so I read quite a few recipes and came up with this one

Sourdough Crax

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Alison

These little crispy cracker type morsels are perfect with cheese, or just as nibbles with drinks. They’re

Wild Garlic and Cheese Scones

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Alison

I’m expanding my repertoire for wild garlic this year instead of making vats of pesto. These scones

Smoked mackerel and butterbean fishcakes

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Alison

This is an amazing store cupboard recipe, and makes a lovely lunch or light supper. The fishcakes freeze well too

Roasted Courgette Soup

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Alison

I find that roasting vegetables adds so much flavour and texture to them, it’s probably my favourite way to

Rich Italian Meatballs

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Alison

This recipe was given to me by a well-travelled friend who has a fabulous Italian cookery book. I’ve tweaked it

Courgette and Fennel Lasagne

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Alison

This is a beauty. A real summer treat- meat free and full of seasonal vegetables, it’s become our go-to seasonal

Baked Onion Bhajis

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Alison

These bhajis are quick and easy to make and are on the healthy side because they’re not deep fried. They’re

Courgette and Ricotta Tart

Posted on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Alison

This is a lovely light tart to have for lunch on these lovely warm spring days. Ingredients: 175g plain