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I love home. And not just mine – though I do love it best. I love feeling warm and welcome – and because a home is a reflection of the people who live there, to me, inviting someone into your home is a gesture of openness and trust. These pages are my way of inviting you into my home – mostly my kitchen, but don’t all homes revolve around the kitchen?!
Creamy white beans with garlic and greens
Warm the olive oil and butter in a deep sauté pan, then add the onions. Cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently, for 40+ minutes until soft and golden brown – almost caramelized and not fried. Add the garlic and spices and stir well. Add the cream and stir well again, bring to a simmer. …
Chocolate Truffles
This was a staple on the Christmas dessert trays when I was a kid. I didn’t make them for a few years but they are back in my rotation and so far, are a hit! Break the chocolates into pieces in a glass bowl, add the butter and set over a pan of simmering water…
Sweet potato, chickpea and spinach curry
This recipe started from the cookbook “Oh She Glows Every Day”. I’ve adapted it with some of the ways I like to do things (chopping onions in the food processer for example), to use frozen chopped spinach instead of fresh (much cheaper) and to have more chickpeas (yum!). In a heavy dutch oven, cook the…
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