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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...
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Jun 15, 20205 min read
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...
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Jun 11, 20203 min read
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...
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May 31, 20203 min read
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...
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May 28, 20203 min read
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...
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May 24, 20203 min read
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,...
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May 20, 20204 min read
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: "Giovedí gnocchi, venerdí pesce,...
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May 13, 20203 min read
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...
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giadasplate
May 11, 20202 min read
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...
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giadasplate
May 9, 20202 min read
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...
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giadasplate
May 1, 20203 min read
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 ...
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Apr 28, 20202 min read
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...
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Apr 21, 20203 min read
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?...
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Apr 18, 20203 min read
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...
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giadasplate
Apr 14, 20205 min read
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...
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giadasplate
Apr 4, 20205 min read
"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...
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giadasplate
Apr 4, 20203 min read
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 -...
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