We’ve had a few non-pasta recipes as of late, so it’s high time that I post another one! It’s very much in the depths of autumn now, so the fresh summery produce of a couple of months ago is starting to fade from memory somewhat (even with today’s global food market you can still generally find the same stuff in the supermarket year-round, but it’s never as good as when it’s in season)...

All I need to say to introduce this recipe is that I love mushrooms. They’re my favourite vegetable (I know, they’re not even technically plants, but let’s talk in culinary terms), and combined with carbs and cheese they make my heart sing and my stomach happy. This recipe is a combination of two delicious recipes which I’ve come across over the years…

Spring is slowly but surely heading into summer (even if the amount of rain we’ve been having seems to suggest otherwise!) and with it comes a general dislike for putting the oven on. Since last posting we have moved from our stuffy flat into a far cooler house, but even now when it’s getting a bit toasty outside it’s better to keep the kitchen heat to a minimum…

Long time, no blog (?)! It’s been a busy few months since I last shared a recipe, and while I’ve still been cooking away (girl’s gotta eat) I’ve had the small endeavour of planning a wedding keeping me occupied. We had a fairly long engagement allowing us to get the big things booked up early and take our time on the details, however everyone was correct in saying that as soon as last Christmas was out of the way, time would fly…

We’re onto our second heatwave of the summer here in the UK. Gardens and parks are turning a delightful shade of brown, hosepipe bans are looming, and frankly, no one’s in the mood for cooking much right now (myself included)…

Summer is finally here in this part of the world, with the temperature slowly but surely creeping up as the days pass by. Living where I do, not far outside London, our summers can get pretty uncomfortable and humid when the weather decides to take a turn for the warmer…

In my earlier blog post for the ultimate Quorn spaghetti bolognese I waxed lyrical about the wonders of a British spag bol, with its rich tomatoey sauce and generous sprinklings of Cheddar cheese . The next step in greatness in my opinion, however, is the lasagne which elevates the aforementioned recipe to even greater heights…

We’re right in peak asparagus season here in the UK - traditionally it runs from St. George’s Day (23rd April) until the summer solstice (around the 21st June), so there’s a very limited window of opportunity if you want to enjoy some of the country’s finest produce…

I guess you could call spaghetti bolognese a family recipe for me. I have many memories of eating it as a child, both at my grandmother’s house where she’d use a sachet of Colman’s Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe Mix and stir in some baked beans for good measure…