Archive for October, 2009

Chickpea, Sausage and Kale Stew

I cooked this stew in about 20 minutes flat, with a spoonful of yoghurt this was a perfect Saturday lunch, eaten hungrily from the bowl after a morning of gardening. If you’ve some crusty bread, then by all means use it to soak up the smoky juices, otherwise a spoon is all you need. I […]

Courgette and Barley Salad

I bought a bag of barley last year with high hopes of making hearty soups and comforting stews in the winter months. A year later and there was still half a bag languishing in the back of the cupboard. We’ve still got some courgettes in the fridge, and I decided to try using the cooked […]

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Apple and olive oil cake

A light and airy cake packed full of apples, lemon zest and olive oil. The olive oil is not overpowering at all but adds a wonderful complex flavour.

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Courgette Spaghetti

I discovered a new blog recently – Smitten Kitchen. It quickly went on my google reader subscribe list and I’m now suitably hooked so I urge you check it out too. This recipe immediatley appealed as it’s another courgette recipe. Although very similar to other courgette pasta, this is a sort of light version. Courgettes […]

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Roasted Carrot and Bean Salad

A tasty way to eat carrots.

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