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pfifferlinge

pfifferlinge

Learning how to enjoy pfifferlinge.

Vegetarianabby dyson8 August 2014mushrooms Comments

negroni tredici

negroni tredici

A different take on a negroni – the campari is reduced significantly while cynar, an artichoke-based bitters, is added.

Cocktailsabby dyson31 July 2014campari, cynar, gin, vermouthComment

fried courgette and burrata pasta

fried courgette and burrata pasta

Deep-fried courgette dressed with a little red wine vinegar plus a basil and parsley pesto, the combination of which is very moreish; capers, lemon zest and more basil plus pasta; add torn pieces of creamy burrata and the deliciousness is amped up several notches.

Pasta & Pizza, Vegetarianabby dyson22 July 2014basil, mozzarella, courgettes Comments

hugo

hugo

Am elderflower cocktail with an Italian heritage that has been enthusiastically adopted in Germany.

Cocktailsabby dyson20 July 2014cava, elderflower, lime, mint, champagne, germany Comments

za’atar chickpeas and flatbread

za’atar chickpeas and flatbread

The thing I take from this recipe and will use again is the dressing for the chickpeas – olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, za’atar plus salt and pepper.

Vegan, Vegetarian, Savoury Nibblesabby dyson18 July 2014bread, carrots, chickpeas, fennel, yoghurtComment

cod with tomato dal

cod with tomato dal

This is very simply put together, with a nice light flavour that worked really well with some fried cod seasoned lightly with salt and lime juice.

Fish & Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarianabby dyson16 July 2014lentils, fishComment

strawberry shrubtini

strawberry shrubtini

Experimenting with strawberry shrub.

Cocktailsabby dyson13 July 2014strawberries, campari, vodka, lemonComment

tahini slaw

tahini slaw

This tahini and greek yoghurt dressing really hit the spot.

Meat, Salad, Vegetarianabby dyson11 July 2014cabbage, carrots, chicken, tahini, yoghurtComment

the perfect strawberry bellini

the perfect strawberry bellini

Absolutely perfect - the resulting bellini is clear, fresh flavoured and full of strawberry perfume.

Cocktailsabby dyson8 July 2014cava, champagne, strawberries Comments

raspberry, lemon and yoghurt cake

raspberry, lemon and yoghurt cake

Wonderfully fragrant summer deliciousness.

Sweet Thingsabby dyson5 July 2014cake, lemon, raspberry, yoghurtComment

first encounters with croatia – exploring split

first encounters with croatia – exploring split

Croatia’s second city, a port town and a very beautiful and ancient one at that.

Travelabby dyson3 July 2014croatiaComment

tomato and fennel tart

tomato and fennel tart

The pleasure of making this is making it slowly.

Vegetarianabby dyson1 July 2014fennel, pastry, tart, tomatoes, anchoviesComment

strawberry shrub

strawberry shrub

A shrub is a drink that is made with fruit, sugar and vinegar.

Cocktailsabby dyson11 June 2014strawberriesComment

holiday time

holiday time

Travelabby dyson28 May 2014croatiaComment

roasted vegetable pithivier

roasted vegetable pithivier

A pithivier is a very easy pie to make.

Vegetarianabby dyson15 May 2014cheese, pastry, sweet potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, courgettesComment

asparagus with lardo, parmesan and toasted hazelnuts

asparagus with lardo, parmesan and toasted hazelnuts

This was wonderful with lots of interesting flavours and a complexity that was well worth the effort.

abby dyson29 April 2014hazelnuts, lardo, parmesan, asparagus Comments

banana cake with penuche icing

banana cake with penuche icing

Despite the dreadful photo, this is a beautiful cake and you should give it a try sooner rather than later.

Sweet Thingsabby dyson23 April 2014caramel, fudge, bananasComment

pussycat

pussycat

A nice way to raise a toast to spring sunshine.

Cocktailsabby dyson17 April 2014bourbon, orange, limeComment