Tag Archives: tomato

A trip to York to meet a Masterchef finalist and eat yummy pasta

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Katie Bryson

By far my favourite contestant on last year’s Masterchef was Sara Danesin Medio – the likeable intensive care nurse with a huge passion for Italian cooking. So when I got an invite to travel up to York to her home to … Continue reading →

Posted in Days out, One pot suppers, Pasta dishes, Product reviews, vegetarian | Tagged aubergine, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, masterchef, pasta, Review, tomato, vegetables, vegetarian, York | 7 Comments

Pork, chickpea and chorizo stew

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

When you have a baby and are stuck in a timewarp of sleepless nights, feeding and changing nappies, cooking meals really are the last thing on your mind. So the nicest present I think you can give a new mum … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, Edible Gifts, Mince and red meat, One pot suppers | Tagged casserole, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, one pot cooking, one pot recipes, one pot wonder, pork, stew, tomato | 12 Comments

Green mac and cheese from Innocent’s book Hungry

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Macaroni cheese is such a classic family meal, the only trouble with it is it’s a bit lacking in the veg department. So I was eager to try out a version I spotted in Innocent’s new cookbook Hungry? I shall … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, One pot suppers, Pasta dishes, Product reviews, vegetarian | Tagged broccoli, butternut squash, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, hidden veg, innocent, mac and cheese, macaroni, pasta, pasta bake, tomato, vegetables, vegetarian | 3 Comments

Guest post: Fresh tomato soup

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’m very honoured to be hosting some fantastic guest posts over the next couple of weeks while I escape to France for a fortnight of no internet connection (deep breaths) and lots of good times with my boys. First up … Continue reading →

Posted in allotment, Batch cooking, Lunches, One pot suppers, vegetarian | Tagged glut, soup, tomato | 4 Comments

Storecupboard dinner fix: Roasted tomato and cheddar rice

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Katie Bryson

This comforting dish is similar to a risotto except you’re using less sophisticated ingredients like ordinary long grain rice and cheddar cheese. It’s also less laborious – only needing an occasional stir rather than constant monitoring. It’s a proper store … Continue reading →

Posted in One pot suppers, Storecupboard cooking, vegetarian | Tagged cheddar, cheese, comfort food, one pot dinner, rice, roasted tomatoes, tomato | 2 Comments

Chicken parmigiana

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I haven’t posted a recipe for a proper meal in what seems like ages, so I’m going to pull my socks up this week and hit with you some family friendly fodder. I’ve been inspired by May’s copy of BBC … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken recipes, Speedy suppers | Tagged chicken, family supper, Farmers Market, healthy food, parmigiana, passata, tomato, weeknight meal | 4 Comments

Simple lunch idea: Mozzarella in Carrozza

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Matthew was working at the weekend and Sam went to stay with his Uncle Markie, so that left Arlo and I home alone and fancy free. It was lovely being able to have some time just the two of us. … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunches, Speedy suppers, vegetarian | Tagged comfort food, feeding boys, Mozzarella, mozzarella in carrozza, nigella lawson, quick recipe, quick supper, tomato | 4 Comments

Meatballs with tasty tomato, thyme and bean sauce

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’ve not done a sensible supermarket shop for a few weeks, so this meal was born out of a rummage in the freezer and storecupboard. I love making tomato sauces, but trying to get the balance of flavours right can … Continue reading →

Posted in Mince and red meat, One pot suppers, Pasta dishes, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking | Tagged comfort food, family food, kidney beans, meatballs, pasta, pulses, red wine, soy sauce, thyme, tinned tomatoes, tomato, tomato sauce | 2 Comments

Tomato and pesto tart

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Katie Bryson

Open any food magazine and I pretty much guarantee there is a puff pastry tart recipe in there somewhere. I’m guessing it’s a staple with food editors across the land because you can top it with anything that takes your … Continue reading →

Posted in vegetarian | Tagged pesto, puff pastry, tart, tomato, vegetarian | 8 Comments

Tomato, ham and ricotta tarts

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Katie Bryson

Tonight’s dinner was needed in a hurry. After a day walking the length and breadth of Kew Gardens everyone was hungry and tired. I adapted a recipe I found while rifling through August’s Good Food Magazine on the lookout for … Continue reading →