There’s a song called ‘It May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It’s Spring).’ I sing this song around the house. A lot. Bibi says it’s one of the first songs she remembers hearing. I think I like it because it’s zingy and bright and it’s a lovely accentuate-the-positive kind of song. And also…
Lentil, Feta and Sun Dried Tomato Burgers
You have to feel bad for the poor old lentil burger, so often mocked and maligned. We can blame pub grub and its half-assed ‘vegetarian options’ – sloppy, bland burgers or greasy, deep fried monstrosities. But, people, it’s time to learn to love your lentil burger! With the right blend of ingredients, your unloved lentils…
Sun Dried Tomato Antipasto
Want to make something delicious for yourself or friends without too much fuss? Time to try this fantastic antipasto. It’s a great way of using sun dried tomatoes and roasted peppers for use days, weeks or even months later. It’s pretty tasty though so your jars of this stuff probably won’t last that long. It…
Roasted Shallot, Quinoa and Sun-dried Tomato Salad
Long live the Maillard reaction! Upon the application of heat, the sugars in the shallots caramelise down in to a beautiful toffee buff. They become the perfect counterpoint to the sun dried tomatoes, which I sometimes find a bit too ferric for my liking otherwise. This was a happy-accident dinner salad that is beyond the…