Monthly Archives: January 2020

Hortopitakia

On Sunday evening I had some of the boys from the local Doctor Who social group over to watch the latest, surprise-packed episode and I made a plethora of snacks to keep everyone’s blood sugar up. I’ve been meaning to … Continue reading

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Sardines stuffed with bulgar currants and pistachios

Last Thursday I made this recipe from my new Ottolenghi cookbook. I’d been meaning to make it for ages, but Sainsbury’s didn’t have sardine fillets for aaaaaaaages. Still, once they finally got some, I snatched them up and gave this … Continue reading

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Chicken adobo with rice

I made this for myself last Wednesday evening after my late night at work. It took a little too long to cook after finishing at 8pm, but it was very tasty. I put the chicken in to marinate before going … Continue reading

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Campfire Stew

I fancied something tasty and warming on Tuesday evening and so I footled about on the BBC website until I found this promising looking recipe and decided to give it a go. It’s full of lovely flavours – if anything … Continue reading

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Spicy meatball tagine with bulgur wheat and chickpeas

Both Neil and I were in the mood for meatballs on Saturday evening, and so I made us this little recipe that I found on the BBC website. It’s easy to do and full of flavour, however next time I … Continue reading

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Easy Spanish chicken

I made this for myself last Wednesday, after my late night at work. It’s fairly quick, easy to do, and very tasty. You can’t go wrong with chicken, chorizo and tomatoes! I found the recipe on the BBC website. It … Continue reading

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Smoked paprika paella with cod and peas

I fancied something fishy and light for dinner this evening and so flicked around on the BBC website until I found this recipe. It’s tasty and easy to do, although I’m not sure it’s really what a Spanish person would … Continue reading

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Parmesan and poppy seed biscuits

I know it’s been a while since I last blogged anything, but I’ve not cooked anything new for a while, and Christmas kinda got in the way a bit. Anyway, I got a new Ottolenghi cookbook from the lovely Fig … Continue reading

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