This is Mary Berry’s recipe, and let’s face it, if Mezza Bezza says this is how to make blueberry muffins, well, This Is How To Make Blueberry Muffins. Blueberries are super ripe right now, so the ones that don’t get scoffed in handfuls straight from the fridge whenever I open the door are being turned… Continue reading Blueberry Muffins
Author: jo_tofts
Som Tam – Thai salad
In my early twenties I taught English in Thailand, and I ate absolutely heaps of this salad – these were flavours I’d never encountered before, and I couldn’t get enough of them. I can’t say that this is a particularly authentic recipe because the likelihood of sourcing green papaya or dried shrimp where I live… Continue reading Som Tam – Thai salad
Smoked mackerel, orange + almond salad
I’d forgotten all about this salad, then remembered it when standing staring inside the fridge looking for something for lunch and spotted some mackerel and half an orange – eureka! Consequently I’ve eaten it twice this week. Yums. I’ve even managed to get my salad hating teenager to admit that its ‘ok’. High praise indeed.… Continue reading Smoked mackerel, orange + almond salad
Pizza
On Fridays we eat pizza, and this recipe for both dough and sauce works every time. All it takes is a bit of forward planning and (assume your best Tommy Cooper voice) Just Like That you have the makings of a wonderful evening. Just add toppings of your choice, and wine. Oh and this dough… Continue reading Pizza
Bean, feta + fennel salad
Summer on a plate! The green beans you can see started out as purple french beans (growing in the tub at the top of the photo), and I’m always disappointed that they turn green when you cook them. What a swizz. Not necessarily a vegetarian salad, you could add grilled chicken or white fish to… Continue reading Bean, feta + fennel salad
Mango mousse cake
Ok so this one isn’t simple, and it isn’t quick, but it is delicious. Mangoes are my second favourite fruit (after raspberries) and this is mangolicous. It needs to set in the fridge overnight so it’s one to make ahead of time, although you could just make the bavarois (the mousse bit) and eat it… Continue reading Mango mousse cake
Pide
If I could only ever eat one type of bread again, it would be Pide. I think its the nigella seeds that do it really, but this bread instantly makes me feel like I’m on holiday in Turkey. And lets face it, pretty much all the time I’d rather be on holiday in Turkey. It’s… Continue reading Pide
Pistachio macarons
My father loved pistachios and so my sisters and I grew up munching on them seemingly all the time, battling to get some of the pesky little fellas out of their shells. I made these for him on his 80th birthday and he was delighted, although frankly just having all of his children and grandchildren… Continue reading Pistachio macarons
Ribs, Char sui style
I’ve got new rules (but I’m not counting ’em): Always make more ribs than you think you’ll need, and don’t forget napkins for sticky fingers. Ten minutes to marinade, and an hour in the oven – this is straightforward to make, in fact it’s almost as easy as getting a takeout. Three of us managed… Continue reading Ribs, Char sui style
Sesame prawn toast
Oh. My. Word. These. Are. Amazing. I have no idea why they are called toast though, when clearly they’re fried bread. Actually I don’t care, they’re wonderful! Cobbled together from checking out a whole bunch of recipes online, I suspect I’m going to be making these often. Ingredients 250g raw peeled and cleaned prawns 1… Continue reading Sesame prawn toast
From My Kitchen 