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SPURTLE Feature: Parmigiana-style chicken rolls
Looking to spice up your midweek chicken dinner? This dish offers you a great spin on the traditional use of chicken breast - and adds an...
giadasplate
Sep 30, 20204 min read
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An ode to Spring: asparagus, potatoes & goat's cheese savoury tart
A savoury tart, or a Quiche if you want to give it its proper French name, is a great canvas on which to showcase seasonal ingredients...
giadasplate
Jun 15, 20205 min read
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Spiced Mustard Cauliflower
I have never really been a huge fan of cauliflower - that is until I decide to bake it with some hearty spices and a good squiggle of...
giadasplate
Jun 11, 20203 min read
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Pillow-soft Focaccia Barese (no olives)
Picnic weather is finally here - even though we might have to currently settle for a picnic in our garden; or in our living room. Times...
giadasplate
May 31, 20203 min read
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Today has been a lovely and properly sunny day here in Edinburgh. It has given me chance to take my yoga mat at the park and have a full...
giadasplate
May 28, 20203 min read
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Veggie corner: spring onion & 'Quorn' Buns
Great Asian-style bun version which doesn't require any steaming equipment, but can be simply done in a pan. Serve with a simple soy,...
giadasplate
May 24, 20203 min read
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AS FEATURED IN THE 'Spurtle': Traditional potato gnocchi with butter and sage dressing
This article was featured in the Spurtle magazine on 20.05.2020 In Italian we have a saying which goes: "Giovedà gnocchi, venerdà pesce,...
giadasplate
May 20, 20204 min read
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Asparagus & smoked bacon pasta
Is anyone else as excited as me that it is asparagus season again? Asparagus is such a great & versatile vegetable: you can steam it, you...
giadasplate
May 13, 20203 min read
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A family staple: mushroom risotto
A great family staple and a relatively easy dinner to put together. You can use your family's favourite ingredients to make it a true...
giadasplate
May 11, 20202 min read
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Quick & easy Korean-style beef
A very easy and quick dinner to put together and with all the punching flavours of Korean beef - for when you really don't have time to...
giadasplate
May 9, 20202 min read
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Anthony Bourdain-inspired meatloaf
Anthony Bourdain was one of my favourite chefs & food writers. I have watched and re-watched all episodes of Parts unknown & The Layover ...
giadasplate
May 1, 20203 min read
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Refreshing mango & prawn skewers
A perfect dinner or snack for these lovely sunny days! You can also fire up your barbecue and grill them. The sweet mango is balanced by...
giadasplate
Apr 28, 20202 min read
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Leftovers fishballs
If you happen to cook for an army and ended up with some leftover fish, this is a great and efficient way to re-use it. No leftover fish?...
giadasplate
Apr 21, 20203 min read
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Lockdown Easter, "no-fuss" seafood linguine
Quick and easy pasta dish for a non-traditional Easter Sunday. Easter Sunday has never been a big event in my family - we tend to be...
giadasplate
Apr 18, 20203 min read
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Classic Polenta - and savoy cabbage wraps
A warming winter dish which is vegan friendly and makes for a great use of Polenta. Polenta is one of my absolute favourite things to...
giadasplate
Apr 14, 20205 min read
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"Lockdown" Prosciutto & Funghi Pizza
A rustic, home-made pizza topped with ham & mushrooms (prosciutto e funghi in Italian) to get us through this lockdown period. For...
giadasplate
Apr 4, 20205 min read
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Slow-cooker Indian-spiced lamb
For when you have a little more time and are looking for a punching dinner. As I love practical options, I have used my slow-cooker -...
giadasplate
Apr 4, 20203 min read
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