Mushroom Ragu Lasagna

Mushroom Ragu Lasagna

I recently made a really good lentil ragu which I thought would work well as a lasagna. It did and it was very good indeed. This led me to think of other vegetable based mixes that I could substitute for the lentil ragu layer.  The first one is a mushroom ragu,...
Damson Jam Cake

Damson Jam Cake

I have lots of home made jam in the larder, but we don’t use much any more as we’ve stopped having jammy toast. This jam cake is a fabulous way to use it up, especially those half used jars that have gone a bit winey. Damson and walnut jam cake I tried...
Tomato and basil curd

Tomato and basil curd

Having made cranberry curd and experimented with other fruit pulps, I decided to have a go at savoury ones and started with tomato and basil and my good ness it’s good. A great way to get some vegetables into veggie phobes.  Great on toast or in a sandwich with...