There are days when you need just a simple dish that will give you a big hug. Nothing fancy but honest, tasty and satisfying. I usually have such meals when we are in a middle of the summer but the weather behaves like it was November. All I want on such days is a big steaming bowl of pasta. Add in beans, bacon and rosemary and I am happy. No matter the weather! This is an ultimate comfort food. Big…
“The preparation and appearance of sauces and gravies are of the highest consequence” (Mrs Beeton) If you read recipes I published so far you probably guessed that I am a big fan of sauces. Whether the dish is sweet or savoury the sauce is extremely important. It binds the dish together. Individual components of the dish might be great but they don’t come together until you add sauce to the equation. You can compare it to building. You can have…
We are in a middle of Summer. Days are long and warm (mostly). In such time you do not want to spend time outside, enjoy the sunshine rather than sweating in your kitchen with your oven on. Well, at least I do! Therefore instead of having a traditional Sunday roast I cook this recipe. Super tender pork medallions don’t need much time on a pan. Making a creamy cider sauce to go with it doesn’t take much time either. Throw…
Here I already wrote about history of potato and it’s journey to the old world. I didn’t however mention that I really like potatoes. Some may say they are boring and they always taste the same. I disagree, the humble spud is probably the most versatile vegetable. You can cook it and present it plethora of methods. From very rustic to fine dining, potato can find a way to almost any plate. This time I share with you how I…
Carrots are common but often underrated vegetables. Recently there was a lot of hype around aubergines or kale. But lets not disregard a humble carrot. It is classed as one of superfoods. The richest in carotenes of all of plant foods! They offer protection from cancers and cardiovascular disease plus help keep eyes and lungs healthy. They are also rich in fibre, antioxidant vitamins C and E, calcium and potassium. Combine carrots with honey, which is another superfood and you…