Yellow plum clafoutis

Yellow plums are to me the epitome of Summer, they evoke memories of my grandfather and picnics on the beach after hot afternoons playing in the sea. Today the firm sweet-yellow flesh quickly transports me to those Summer childhood days and to the sight of my grandfather’s tanned face.

Dolmio recipes, for British Tomato Week

With British Tomato week upon us – 15 to 22 May – it seems a little ironic that it’s Dolmio who have come up with recipes that you might use to show your support. That said, these recipes use Dolmio’s Natural Bolognese sauce, and they might inspire you to do something tomato flavoured during the week.

Octopus Lagareiro Style

My adoration for this sea creature has yet again surfaced in another recipe. This time I present you with a traditional dish from the Algarve province of Portugal. This is utterly delicious as a light lunch or dinner.

Heart of Palm Salads

Have you tried Hearts of Palm yet? It comes from the core of a palm tree in South America and is popular in French salads. Here in the UK, they come in cans made by Green Giant and are available in leading supermarkets nationwide. To give you some ideas about how to use this unusual ingredient, Green Giant have created some salad recipes.