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Sometimes I can be a bit down on potatoes. My reasoning is not totally unjustified. After all, they are classed as a carbohydrate rather than a vegetable, and certainly contain only a smidgen of the nutrients found in many root vegetables or its “sweet” relation. But the truth is, potatoes do contain plenty of goodness….
I love making homemade edible gifts for friends at Christmas. Lemon curd, vanilla extract, jams, biscuits, hot chocolate mixes… people always seem to enjoy getting something sweet and indulgent to enjoy over Christmas. I have a few low sugar options I keep up my sleeve for just such an occasion, and this is one of…
Ah, the perfect Christmas side dish. A classic for a reason. I was never a massive fan of sprouts growing up, but this was the dish that converted me. Buttery, sweet, and delicious piled alongside some perfect roast potatoes and a large helping of roast turkey or goose (yes, goose… I’m French… plus it tastes…
Growing up in Belgium, the approach to Christmas – particularly around the celebration of St Nicholas’ Day – contained a lot of biscuits. Speculoos cookies, to be precise. I love them. Oh-so-much. And I’m working on a good recipe for them for December 6th if I can. But I have been hiding another seasonal biscuit…
So I gave you my cheat’s 20 minute homemade ricotta recipe. But what to do with it? I have the answer: French buckwheat pancakes (galettes) stuffed with spinach, ricotta, peas & nutmeg, rolled and baked in a tomato sauce and grated cheese, all served with a generous grind of black pepper. Incredibly cheap (especially if…
Homemade ricotta? Seriously Claire, I have better things to do with my time! I know, I know, it sounds like I’m taking this making things from scratch drum I bang on too far. That’s certainly how I felt about this idea until I gave it a go. I figured the worst I could lose was…