With the promise of warmer weather on the way, I find myself returning to pizzas. This time I’m in the mood for a lighter pizza, just the sweetness of tomatoes and the fragrance of basil. My kitchen smells like summer is already here.
All in Comfort Food
Loaded Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
A vitamin rich soup which will feel like an indulgence when you have loaded it with soured cream, bacon bits, spring onions and crispy shallots.
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
If you are looking for some easy eating comfort food to get you through to the end of the week this might be the dish for you.
Sea Bass Fish Finger Burgers with a Lemon, Caper and Parsley Mayonnaise
Seabass fillets are dusted in smoked paprika and served on a sweet brioche roll with a tangy lemon, caper and parsley mayonnaise. Ready in 20 minutes, this lighter take on traditional fishfinger sandwiches is loved by grown-ups and kids alike.
Mediterranean Beans on Toast
This vegan beans on toast dish is as good on a Friday night with a cup of tea after a busy week as it is for a lazy Sunday morning brunch with a cup of coffee.
Homemade Pizzas
Making pizzas at home is great way to get kids cooking. With half term approaching, it’s also a fun activity to bring everyone together and while away a rainy February afternoon.
Basic Bread Recipe
This basic bread recipe is so simple and fail safe.
You can use this recipe for plain loaves or pizza bases. It will rise in a tin or on a baking tray as a large cob loaf or small rolls.
Shallot, Cheddar and Thyme Quiche
This comforting quiche is sweet with softened shallots and tangy with mature chedder. As we move away from January and towards spring, the thyme puts me in mind of lighter, warmer days to come.
Shortcrust Pastry
This rich shortcrust pastry is really light and crisp and is great for quiches.
Roast Cauliflower and Hazelnut Soup
This low-carb creamy soup is like a comforting, soft duvet, perfect for a cold, snowy day. It gets all it’s rich, smooth texture from the blended hazelnuts. It can be made both as a vegan and vegetarian soup to suit individual diet choices and is delicious either way.
Artichoke, Pancetta and Tomato Pasta
Inspired by a recent holiday to Rome, this dish uses the tomato sauce recipe I blogged about last week to create a rich and filling weekday supper in under fifteen minutes.
Zesty Lemon and Banana Bread
Try this light, moist banana bread for a sweet treat with a zesty twist. Served with Greek yoghurt and pistachios, it’s a deliciously different way to try a brunch time favourite.
Cold Day Comfort Casserole
With an artic blast predicted over the coming days, this wonderfully warming casserole is the perfect cold day comfort food.