Category Archives: Spring vegetable recipes

Moro’s tabbouleh salad recipe

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Louise

Within a month south-east England has gone from proper summer temperatures (26° or so at the end of April) to something approaching autumn. It’s windy, grey and so cold that I have to resist the urge to turn the heating … Continue reading →

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Spinach and raisin tian recipe

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Louise

All that Tesco’s shopping has sent me kicking and screaming to the South of France, at least in terms of recipe ideas. A tian, according to Larousse Gastronomique is ‘an earthenware ovenproof dish from Provence…used to prepare all kinds of … Continue reading →

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Tesco’s day five: asparagus carbonara

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Louise

This is one of the first things I learnt to cook as a student, a version of carbonara that is not in the least bit authentic but is delicious nonetheless. I’ve added some asparagus because it’s a great partner for … Continue reading →

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Tesco’s day four: three ways to bake eggs

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Louise

Eggs are the ultimate fast food: who hasn’t knocked up an omelette or scrambled/poached/fried some when inspiration is lacking? And, regardless of where you shop for food, they’re likely to stock them. But, useful as they are, they can also … Continue reading →

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Making it simple: prosciutto, caramelised onions and Parmesan

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Louise

Elizabeth David is famous for saying ‘faites simple’ and, if you’re forced to shop in the likes of Tesco’s every day or week you have no choice but to do just that. But simple doesn’t mean boring or uninspiring. This … Continue reading →

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Surviving Tesco’s day two: halloumi, rocket and roasted tomato salad

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Louise

Tesco’s Express may seem to be the sort of place where all salad is bagged, or of the iceberg variety, and all vegetables come from Kenya. But I was surprised to see that although it did have those uninspiring mixed … Continue reading →

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Every Little Helps? A Tesco-inspired Onion and Cheese Tart

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Louise

I try and avoid shopping in chains like Tesco’s Express and Sainsbury’s Local mainly because, despite living in a relatively scrappy bit of north London, I am lucky enough to walk past a lot of nicer places on my way … Continue reading →

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Riverford’s New Potatoes With Crab and Chilli recipe

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Louise

One of the things I want to do on this site is write about the cookery books that I love, that inspire me and that I recommend, buy and give to others. So this week WTF is all about cookery … Continue reading →

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Chicken Legs with Feta and Roasted Vegetables

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Louise

I found this idea whilst browsing food magazines in a supermarket queue and it has become an eternal favourite, mainly because it is cooking by numbers and so easy. If you have all the ingredients, great but, if not, you … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Again?

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Louise

Less than two weeks into the very very short season and I’ve already had asparagus four times: Benedict (twice), steamed with just butter, salt and pepper and steamed with olive oil and Parmesan. So, now that I’ve sated the desire … Continue reading →

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