Tasty Stuff Without the Fuss and a Little Bit of Making
Posted in Food Co-op, Quick & Easy, Salad, Side Dishes, Starters & Light Bites, Towards 5 a Day, Vegan on Jul 14th, 2010
This summer I have been getting an iceberg lettuce every week in my co-op box and frankly I am a little bored of them. Nothing conjures up an image of an 1970’s salad more than an iceberg. Add some pale watery tomatoes, celery and chunks of cucumber and a good dollop of [...]
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 Quick & Easy, Side Dishes on Jun 28th, 2010
The English asparagus season is sadly coming to an end there only a few days left. I hope I am able to find one last bunch before the season is over.
I usually griddle my asparagus; simply blanch by pouring a kettle of boiling water over your asparagus, shake well and put on a pre heated [...]
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 [...]