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Pappardelle with Goat’s Cheese Cream

July 10, 2012 By Laura Scott 11 Comments

Sometimes the simple things in life can be so pleasing. Pasta has become a food staple in our house. The children love it. It is quick to prepare and hits the spot in minutes. But, because of this, I have gone off pasta and only make meals with it for me and Mr. Scott when… read more »

Filed Under: Family food, Main dishes, Pasta dishes, Speedy Suppers, Vegetarian dishes Tagged With: butter, Capricorn Challenge, Capricorn goats cheese, Cream, Ethel the Goat, garlic, Pappardelle, Thyme, White wine

Little Goat’s Cheese & Walnut Tarts with Yellow Pepper Confit

June 27, 2012 By Laura Scott 15 Comments

I just wanted to share with you a delicious little savoury tart recipe before my weekend of birthday celebrations for my middle daughter. This idea came about because I needed to use up a small amount of shortcrust pastry left over from making my STRAWBERRY TART WITH ELDERFLOWER PASTRY CREAM. (I can’t abide waste!) Not… read more »

Filed Under: Pastries, Snacks and starters, Vegetable dishes, Vegetarian dishes Tagged With: Capricorn Challenge, Capricorn goats cheese, Cream, eggs, Ethel the Goat, Shortcrust Pastry, Thyme, walnuts, Yellow pepper confit

Mexican Slow Cooked Pork Belly with Annatto/Achiote

March 28, 2012 By Laura Scott 10 Comments

You may be aware that I am a huge fan of anything chilli. I love it in any shape or form and can be found using it in (nearly) all that I cook. Sadly, my three children have not yet developed a taste for anything that includes heat and are even wary of black pepper… read more »