Fatty Arbuckle

A Delightful Pie

On June 8, 2016 by battenburgbelle

It doesn’t seem like a year ago that I took part in the 2nd annual Pieathalon, courtesy of the fabulous Yinzerella. But here we are again. Just like last time, I had to...

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Green bean salsa

A sort of Thai curry

On February 5, 2016 by battenburgbelle

Angus and Clive were round for dinner – so I turned to Denis Cotter once again for a vegan-ish meal to satisfy the vegetarian/dairy intolerant conundrum. This Thai-style baked pumpkin, leek and coconut...

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Spiced cauliflower

Another idea for a cauliflower, a warming stew and an old favourite dessert

On January 27, 2016 by battenburgbelle

I made a regular cauliflower cheese when “Uncle Patrick” came to stay. Knowing that however much I made, we’d eat the lot, I just used half the cauliflower. And then I was idly...

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Courgette and lime cake

Another bake fest

On September 11, 2015 by battenburgbelle

The Horticultural Society shows seem to come round mighty quickly – it was the turn of the Autumn goodies last weekend. Lots of great fruit and vegetable displays, as well as gorgeous flowers....

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Gazpacho

A few things I have cooked recently

On July 18, 2015 by battenburgbelle

Work’s been getting in the way again… So here is a random selection of recent adventures in the kitchen. I made some more gazpacho – partly because I was ridiculously excited about getting...

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