I was inspired to make this soup by an odd combination of fancy that struck me: a spicy Ribollita, but without beans, combined with a traditional leek and potato soup, but without the creamy texture. It’s low-fat if you wish to make it that way or add the extras if you fancy. Serves 3 (recipe after the…
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Pasta e Zucca: Easy Pumpkin Pasta
I love the colour orange. I have to restrain myself from buying orange coloured clothing. It’s a problem. I know. During Autumn, I can buy all sorts of orange foods and that makes me extremely happy. And the best one to buy is pumpkin, also known as winter squash. One of my favourite dishes as…
Cheesy Marrow and Chickpea Hot or Cold Soup
Marrows are a type of squash/gourd. They originated in South America and, in the Summer, they are ubiquitous in the UK. They have bright, shiny green skin (stripy, usually) and a tender and very tasty interior. They tend to be huge (picture giant courgette/zucchini) and are inexpensive. This soup is tangy, savoury and satisfying. It…
A Simple Tofu Stir Fry
I made A Simple Marinade for Tofu yesterday morning and I let the tofu sit in it all day while I was out. A long process is not mandatory and you can let the tofu marinate for 10 minutes, if you are short on time. Last night, I prepared the dish (for two, about 20 minutes, plus chopping…
