Recipes Archive
(August 2017)

1 August 2017

Griddled courgette, broad beans, peas, dill and feta

METHOD Cut the courgettes in half lengthways and then slice the courgette halves. Add 1 tbsp oil, a little sea salt and black pepper to a very hot griddle pan and char the courgette slices on both sides. Don’t overcook the courgette, as it needs to be slightly crunchy. Allow to cool. Put the grilled Read more…

Chicken with lavendar and nectarines

METHOD Season the chicken with sea salt and black pepper, and put into an ovenproof dish, large enough to hold the chicken. Boil the wine until it has reduced to about 100ml, than add the oil, balsamic and honey. Put the quartered nectarines around the chicken and season. Brush each piece of nectarine with a Read more…

Chocolate Roulade with Salted Caramel Sauce

METHOD Line a 30cm x 23cm swiss roll tin with oiled greaseproof paper. Preheat oven to 350F/180C/Gas 4.Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks and add the caster sugar gradually, until the mixture is lemon in colour. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate over a pan of hot water. When the chocolate is completely melted, remove from the Read more…

Pa amb oli tapas

Just back from the sizzling heat of the Mediterranean and memories of the food we ate are still tingling my taste buds. A classic but little known local dish from the north of the island is a tapas style delicacy called Pa amb oli or rye bread and oil. We basically ate plates and plates Read more…