Tasty Stuff Without the Fuss and a Little Bit of Making
Posted in Dairy, Quick & Easy, Salad, Starters & Light Bites on Aug 2nd, 2010
According to the date of the photo I made this several months ago, in March to be exact. I know it was utterly delicious, so the photo was thus placed in the “To be blogged at a later date when I have time” file. Usually, unless I blog within 2 days of making [...]
Posted in Dairy, Food Blogging Events, Freezable, Fruit, Puddings, Quick & Easy on Jul 13th, 2010
This is the pudding that I came up with for the recent foodbloggers’ Masterchef cookoff with Miele. When planning a menu it is perfectly normal and reasonable to come up with a pudding first and then plan a main course to go with it? I wanted a very summery pudding using my homemade elderflower cordial; [...]
Posted in Dairy, Food Co-op, Low GI / South Beach, Quick & Easy, Salad, Side Dishes on Jul 4th, 2010
Along with lots of other bloggers I was recently sent a coolbag crammed full with Total Greek yogurt, which I have greatly been enjoying using and cooking with. It is still baking hot in London and I really do not want to spend hours slaving over a hot stove so I have been spending the [...]
Posted in Dairy, Fish, Food Co-op, Quick & Easy on Jun 23rd, 2010
I have a huge amount of love for smoked & tinned fish, it is delicious, cheap and when sealed in its packet keeps well for several weeks. I buy my smoked and tinned fish from Waitrose as all their fish is sustainable and certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.
A few weeks ago I was lucky [...]
Posted in Dairy, Side Dishes on Jul 16th, 2007
Labneh (Curd Cheese)
Labneh or strained yoghurt, is a popular ingredient in the Middle East and Asia, is similar to a mix between crème fraiche and cream cheese. It is used in both savoury and sweet dishes; because it has a low fat content it can be used in cooking and will not curdle.
I use it [...]