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Herbed potato salad
This is such a lovely and different way to make a potato salad, its rich in flavours and will be a winner at any BBQ table. I have used sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts to keep the costs down and personally l think it gives just as good a flavour. Ingredients -...
Candied orange sticks
Candied orange sticks are such a fancy treat after a wonderful meal over the festive season. They also make beautiful Christmas gifts, wrapped in cellophane with a big ribbon. l like to make batches of these early December, using a mixture of lemon, grapefruit and...
Boiled Fruit Cake
With Christmas around the corner l always think of dried fruits, spices and rich smells coming out of my kitchen. This recipe is one my Mum has used for as long as l know, a stable winter lunch box filler for my Dad during the winter months. A great afternoon tea cake...
Chorizo, Mozzarella & spinach cake.
A quick lunch that takes no time at all to share with family and friends at any time of the year. Can be served warm or cold. it's light and goes perfectly with a salad. Ingredients - serves 6-8 people 200g self raising flour 100ml organic olive oil 100ml semi...
Einkorn wheat & roasted vegetable salad
A crunchy & delicious salad, keeping your energy levels up for a hard day skiing or hiking up the mountains. Hugh and l eat this quite often, the wheat has a chewy consistency and mixed with the herbs & vegetables gives a perfect balance of filling your tummy...
Red lentils and ginger.
I love Lentils, compared to other pulses, lentils are relatively quick and easy to prepare. They are high in protein, fiber & low in calories and belong to the legume family and are a year round stable in my dry store. I love to use green lentils to make a hearty...
Yoga, Cooking and Snow Shoeing Package
The three things l love to do during the winter months made me think it would be a great idea to package it up as a mini break after the excess indulgence at Christmas and New Year. This is for everyone, all ages, all levels and sizes, this is about YOU and...
Butternut pumpkin, apple & curry soup
A seriously great Sunday evening soup, the snow if falling, wind howling, rain pelting down the window, it doesn't matter, this soup is going to make you warm inside. A big orange bowl of warmth, served with home made bread (see my cheats soda bread blog) and a slab...
Beef Bourguignon
Every time l serve this main meal to guests they always ask for the recipe, so the easiest way for me to share it is this way. A stable winter warmer for the French during the long cold winter months, easy to prepare, slow to cook, start in the morning to make sure...
Why we live in Savoie.
Why Savoie? Well let's start a journey together, for you to understand this region that has held our hearts for more than 28 years. From this moment on you won't have to ask if we get lonely, if we feel isolated, if we get bored, if we miss the company of people, no,...
Roasted figs with Alpine honey & fresh goats cheese
Although dried figs are available throughout the year, there is nothing like the taste, sweetness and texture of a fresh fig. The smooth plump purple skin, crunchy seeds and chewy flesh make this a rare delight to be savoured each year. Figs are a great source of...
Plum, apple and quinoa crumble
Ok, ok, l hear you say MORE plums - well we have so many in the trees and l don't believe in waste so lm throwing you another recipe whether you like it or not. This is a crumble in a crisp pastry case and it can be made the day before serving. Ingredients - 8 people...