Mozzarella with Chillies and Basil

Again, in honour of eat something hot and spicy day, a variation on the classic mozzeralla, tomato and basil salad. For 2 servings you need:1 ball fresh, good quality mozzarellahandful torn fresh basil leaves1/2 finely chopped chillipepper/chilli flakes6 cherry tomatoesgood quality olive oil Slice the cheese and lay on a plate. Add slices of tomato.

Spaghetti and Meat(less)balls

Today is eat something hot and spicy day. Apparently. So in honour of this we hat spicy meat(less)balls and spaghetti for dinner. For 3-4 portions you need:300g spaghetti1 tin chopped toms1 large onion, finely diced2 cloves garlic, crushed1 whole chili, deseeded and finely chopped1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp sugar1/2 tsp stock powder1 tbsp balsamic vinegarsalt

Tiramisu

This is a different version to normal as Tescos helpfully delivered me two tubs of ricotta with only a 1 day shelf life. Remind me again why I shop online?! Anyway. It seems to have worked and tastes nice. You need2 tubs ricotta1 tub mascapone250ml strong fresh coffee with 1 tbsp vanilla sugar added to

Birthday Pancakes

Well, pancakes made with a different recipe to normal at any rate. And served on my birthday so therefore birthday pancakes. This is a tweaked Jamie Oliver recipe. For about 15 or so pancakes you need:1 cup milk1 cup self raising flour1 egg1 apple, grated (skin, core and all)a pinch salt Mix everything together into