Pear, fig and plum crumble

Nothing beats a good, warm fruit crumble with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to put me in a good mood. I make this dessert often because it’s easy, versatile and everyone likes it. Except for my youngest son. He just likes chocolate and ice cream, but that’s another story. I usually put whatever seasonal […]

Sublime late summer salad

By now, you probably know that no meal rocks my world more than a good main course-worthy salad. This one’s no exception. It’s also a perfect way to transition your taste buds from summer to autumn. The roquefort’s sharp tang is well balanced by buttery walnuts, the mild bitterness of greens and natural sweetness of […]

Elegant roasted fig appetizer

This has got to be the winner in the quick, easy and elegant appetizer category. The sweetness and grainy texture of the figs with the distinct taste of Roquefort are a match made in heaven. Having said that, if you’re not a fan of stinky blue cheese, swap it for fresh goat cheese and you’ll also get […]