I like parsnip soup, hubby doesn't like parsnip soup.  It isn't a problem though because I freeze the surplus away either in soup...

Cauliflower Cheese Soup is a firm favourite, it's filling and comforting, not the best choice for those who may be on a diet, but for...

In market towns they have plentiful supplies of purple sprouting broccoli, white sprouting broccoli is worth looking out for too (Nigel S...

Served with a few crushed new potatoes garnished with chopped chives. After eating out on numerous occasions recently, it's always g...

Smoked Salmon, Dill and Goats Cheese Quiche This recipe comes from Simply Recipes .  Their site started way back in 2003 and was  high...

A bowl of warm homemade soup, especially on a cold grey day, is a joy. If you have any left over pieces of Stilton Cheese in the freezer, ...

My husband kindly bought me Jamie's book , although true to say, he didn't find that out until now! Cookery books are the equivalen...

This meal took only 30 minutes or so to prepare and cook, and served with sides of potato wedges makes a substantial meal. I always prec...

This recipe is from Gizzi's Kitchen Magic , the original recipe title is Goat's Cheese and Pea Tart. I knew peas in a tart wouldn...

I can eat a bowl of risotto at any time of the year. It's quick, easy, filling and doesn't cost a lot of money. If I can't thin...

A couple of postings ago I put out a request to ask if any of my readers would kindly email Nigel Slater's recipe for the above to me,...

This recipe is by the trusted cookery writer Diana Henry and comes from her book Cook Simple . The last time I saw Diana Henry on televisio...

A very quick and tasty stir fry, with just a few simple ingredients, and dinner was served in just over 30 minutes. Serves: 4 2 tablesp...

The only thing I could rustle up for the blog this week is a chicken, bacon, avocado and lettuce number, but nonetheless, it is totally del...

This recipe comes from the BBC Good Food Magazine March 2010 and is by the talented food writer Celia Brooks Brown . Purple sprouting br...

I could have told you I grew the leeks myself, I could have said I bought them from the Farmers Market, I could even have said, they were i...

Xanthe Clay has brought out a wonderful book for the busy cook. The title says it all - 10 Minutes to Table. Speedy recipes are all well ...

Delicious Magazine is a great source of reliable recipes, they devote a section to 'veggie matters', which is where this quiche r...

How could I resist making a couple of Nigel Slater's wonderful recipes. We find from reading his books, Nigel calls Toad in the Hole...

The first soup comes from Delia's Winter Collection and must be one of the best soups I have ever eaten. The recipe can be found her...