The older I get, the less I want to go out in the evenings, especially in the colder months. Eating out these days is also increasingly expensive so I am more than happy to stay put and splurge on indulgent ingredients. I absolutely love scallops and they always seem a bit luxurious – perfect for…
Category: Shellfish
Mussels with saffron and vermouth
Mussels must be among the most affordable non plant based proteins you can eat. A bag of mussels from the supermarket serves around four people as a starter or two people as a main course and costs well under £3. Bargain. I have a recipe for Moules marinière on this blog which has a creamy…
Moules marinière
When I went shopping yesterday I had planned to get mainly vegetarian ingredients to eat vegan for at least a week (not sure I could do the whole Veganuary thing). But I passed by the fish counter and spotted mussels for sale at £3 for a big bag and my plans immediately changed. I was…
Cheap, fresh and easy 