I honestly think learning to make pizza dough was the best thing I could ever do! I love pizza and having the freedom to make you own exactly how you want it and knowing exactly what went into every part of it is the best way forward. I have quite a few pizza recipes shared … Continue reading
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Technique of the Week! Slow cooked Cabbage, Apple and Canellini beans
I’ve owned a slow cooker for awhile now and never really had the confidence to just try experimenting with it. I’ve made lots of gorgeous dinners in it but they were mostly back in my meat eating days and I followed the recipes exactly. Slow cooking is a great way to eat, it concentrates the … Continue reading
Technique of the week! Poached spiced carrots
When I poached vegetables for the first time last week the flavours were built up with wine, onions, celery, and bay leaves. It was simply delicious and the vegetables soaked up all of those sweet flavours, especially the wine! I thought about it and wondered if the same would happen if you add spices to … Continue reading
Technique of the Week!! Poaching
Poaching is a technique you don’t see a lot but it’s actually a lovely way to cook food. Most people will have tried poach chicken and fish which keeps the food moist and full of flavour without added fat, however what about poached vegetables? The difference between poaching and boiling vegetables in water is subtle, … Continue reading