I’ve been holding onto this recipe for a little while - we’ve had quite a warm summer here in the south-east of the UK so it didn’t quite feel appropriate to post such a hearty and warm dish while all I wanted to eat was salad and ice cream...

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)…

We’re back on our basics journey today - our first instalment involved searching for the perfect oven chip, and we’re continuing the potato theme with this week’s post. Jacket, or baked, potatoes are a staple of many family’s dinner repertoire…

We’re continuing the brassica theme today with a hearty cauliflower cheese. Cauliflowers are grown year round here in the UK, with May being the end of the winter season, and even though the weather is slowly warming up there are still a few lingering chilly days where something more warming and substantial is required at dinner time.

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…