My version of this classic soup is ideal for a spring supper when you want something nourishing but you don’t want to spend all evening in the kitchen.
All in Suppers
Watercress, Pea and Jersey Royal Frittata with Taleggio Cheese
Try this spring vegetable frittata with taleggio cheese for a light but warming weekday supper perfect for a rainy spring day.
Halloumi Topped Turkey, Courgette and Parmesan Burger
Burgers are made for casual Friday nights in whether it’s just the two of you or a more social affair.
Update your burger style with this one for a tasty new take on an old school favourite.
Bean and Asparagus Salad
Try this salad for an easy weekday supper fix which is ready in 10 minutes. Delicious on it’s own or with griddlled halloumi cheese, tofu or even the last of the weekend roast.
Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella Pizza
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.
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.
Roast Salmon with Cucumber, Beetroot and Dill Lentils
A quick and tasty supper to pick you up at the end of the week. Ready in 15 minutes and delcious with a chilled glass of white wine. Perfect for a Friday night.
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.
Asian Style Fish Broth with Noodles
A deeply satisfying broth which is warming enough for the cold spring evenings but fresh and light with seasonal vegetables and the delicate flavour of cod.
Lemon and Thyme Chicken Escalope with Tomato Salad
The crunchy lemon and thyme chicken escalope, sweet tomato salad and roasted garlic yoghurt makes a light colourful weekday supper which is perfect for a spring evening.
Prawn and Aubergine Bhuna
A rich, tomato curry that’s healthy as well as full of flavour with lots of fragrant spices. Part of the Delectish Not So Guilty Pleasures blog series, it’s perfect for a Friday night in and has two of your five a day.
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.
Garlicky Gruyere Galette
Looking for some Pancake Day inspiration? Then this Garlicky Gruyere Galette, could be just the thing.
Chicken Salad Flatbreads with a Satay Style Dressing
Quick to make and super tasty, this spicy chicken salad is fresh and fragrant with a satay style dressing, pickled red onions, lime juice and chilli.
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.
Cornwall Artisan Food
I love to search out and support local producers of artisan foods when I’m away. Back at our farmhouse, I made a sharing table of our haul of Cornish goodies. Fresh, delicious food without any fuss, that’s my kind of holiday supper.
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.
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.
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.