Natasha Brunetti

Socca

By , October 26, 2015

Socca Socca is a speciality of Nice, made with chickpea flour, water and olive oil This is taken from Ottolenghi’s Plenty It has two parts; the pancake and the tomato and onion topping The chickpea flour pancake is a great gluten free invention as it can be used as a blini, pizza or savoury pancake

Tomato chilli Jam

By , October 17, 2015

This tomato jam is like a grown up version of ketchup but so much better It is sweet and warming and tastes great on pretty much anything Great for using up a tomato glut and a lovely homemade present too, with some cheese and biscuits This is taken from BBC food Ingredients 2 red onions,

Parmesan crusted squash

By , October 7, 2015

Squash and it’s family, have lot’s of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, so not only is it good for the winter as it is comforting, but it actually helps protect your joints! It can be served as a side or a snack This one is taken from my favourite vegetarian recipe books, Ottolenghi’s plenty Ingredients 700g

Winter mushroom medley

By , October 3, 2015

It is gluten, nut and soy free It can be made as breakfast, a canapé or a side dish This recipe can be made dairy free and whole30 compliant by substituting the butter for a tbsp. coconut oil Ingredients mixed mushrooms (e.g. shitake, oyster, king trumpet) 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 thyme sprigs 2 garlic

Monday madness

By , September 28, 2015

Sorry for the delay in posting, I am back in Boston and have just moved into a new flat/kitchen. In the mean time, some Monday madness to brighten your day.. Q: Why did the colander retire? A: It couldn’t take the strain! Hehe 🙂

Watermelon salad

By , September 18, 2015

This is a refreshing salad, nicely balanced to give a subtle umami taste I have tried versions of this, at restaurants through the summer and served it myself at a number of BBQ’s Its gluten, soy and nut free and takes less then 5 minutes to put together Ingredients Half a watermelon, balled or chopped into

Herb Salt

By , September 14, 2015

I love adding fresh herbs to dishes; it gives them a beautiful smell and vibrancy, and always brightens up the dish. It is the smell of herbs for me that often brings back a memory of a meal, evoking a happy feeling and remembrance of that day with friends and family. I usually end up