A Cornish Food Blog | Jam and Clotted Cream

We've just enjoyed a lovely relaxing weekend down the coast in Perranporth staying in a rather luxurious caravan! Perranporth has a beautifully stunning beach which I can't believe I have haven't visited before considering I have lived in Cornwall all of my life. The kids (and hubby and I) had so much fun swimming, walking and playing on the almost deserted beach. It was also nice to be away from computers/laptops and phones....something I need to do more often! I whipped up a batch of this spicy, warming indian inspired soup to keep us all toasty during the chilly, breezy evenings....and it did the trick! I served it with some fresh salsa! TOP TIPS FOR MAKING THE SPICED INDIAN TOMATO SOUP The soup freezes really well so why not make double and freeze half. Serve with a dollop of cooling yogurt. If you like it really hot, add an extra chilli. OTHER SOUP RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Soup from Jam and Clotted Cream Blood Soup w...

This is the perfect pasta dish for Spring. Courgettes and feta are a fabulous combination and the addition of the toasted pine nuts gives it a lovely nutty flavour and added crunch. If you aren't that keen on heat, omit the chili and add another clove of garlic. Alternatively, if you wanted to make it creamy, stir through a heaped TBSP of Creme Fraiche before serving. I'm submitting this recipe to Presto Pasta nights which this week is being hosted by Jac over at Tinned Tomatoes. COURGETTE, FETA AND PINE NUT PENNE Pasta, Vegetarian Yield: 4 Author: Beth Sachs Print Recipe Pin it With Image Without Image Courgette, Feta and Pine Nut Penne A vegetarian pasta dish with courgette, feta and pine nuts prep time: 10 mins cook time: 10 mins total time: 20 mins ingredients: 250g Penne 2 TBSP Olive Oil 1 Garlic Clove, chopped 1 Red Chili, Chopped Handful of Toasted Pine Nuts 1 Courgette, halved then sliced 100g Feta instructio...

A little Friday treat for the kids (and adults too) that are easy to whip up as an after school snack. It's also a crafty way to use up some of those Easter Eggs still hanging around....we still have about 10 in this house. MILK CHOC CHIP COOKIES Baking, Cookies Yield: 12 cookies Author: Beth Sachs Print Recipe Pin it With Image Without Image Milk Choc Chip Cookies A milk choc chip cookie recipe prep time: 10 mins cook time: 10 mins total time: 20 mins ingredients: 125g Butter, room temperature 100g Light Muscavado Sugar 2 TBSP Golden Syrup 1 Egg 1 TSP Vanilla Extract 150g Milk Chocolate Chips (or broken up Easter Egg) 160g Self Raising Flour instructions Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°c and grease a large baking sheet. Step 2: Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl until pale. Add the golden syrup, vanilla extract and the egg and beat until combined. Step 3: Mix in the flour and milk chocolate chips then spoon tsp of the m...

An easy Chorizo and Cheddar Risotto recipe. A delicious and filling meal the whole family will love.

A quick, easy and tasty midweek supper, utilising the last of this seasons purple sprouting broccoli. The broccoli is so tender you only have to blanch it for a minute in boiling water before tossing with the pasta. The Parmesan is completely optional - but I can't eat pasta without it. PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI, CHILLI AND PINE NUT PASTA Pasta, Vegetarian Yield: 2 Author: Beth Sachs Print Recipe Pin it With Image Without Image Purple Sprouting Broccoli Pasta A vegetarian pasta dish made with purple sprouting broccoli prep time: 10 mins cook time: 10 mins total time: 20 mins ingredients: 250g Fusilli Large handful or Purple Sprouting Broccoli, trimmed 2 TBSP Rapeseed Oil 2 large Garlic Cloves, chopped 1/2 Red Onion, chopped 1/2 TSP Chilli flakes Small handful of toasted Pine Nuts Handful of grated Parmesan instructions Step 1: Put a pan of water on to boil and when boiling add the pasta. Step 2: Heat the oil in frying pa...

A frugal and healthy Lentil, Bean and Bacon Stew made with green lentils, bacon lardons and mixed beans.

This tomato, bacon and feta bake is my perfect Friday night supper served with a nice crusty baguette. You could try substituting the feta with another cheese - perhaps mozzarella, but I  personally love the salty richness that feta brings to a dish.  For a vegetarian alternative just omit the bacon. TOMATO, BACON AND FETA BAKE Yield: 2 Author: Beth Sachs Print Recipe Pin it With Image Without Image Tomato, Bacon and Feta Bake A tomato, bacon and feta bake. Lovely served with crusty bread prep time: 10 mins cook time: 40 mins total time: 50 mins ingredients: 1 Red Onion, chopped 2 Garlic Cloves 2 Rashers of Bacon, chopped 1/2 TSP Chili Flakes 2 x 400g Tins of Plum Tomatoes 2 TBSP Fresh Oregano Leaves, chopped 400g Feta, cut into chunks Serve with crusty bread instructions Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°c/180° fan/ Gas 6. Cook the onion, garlic and bacon in a pan for 5 minutes with a glug of oil. Step 2: Add the chili ...

I've eaten a lot of Thai Green Curry's in my time. A LOT, but they have always been very hit and miss and never quite lived up to expectation. The last occasion I ate a Thai green curry (only a month or so ago) it was a very definite miss! Bland and watery are the words that come to mind. I really wanted it to redeem itself so when I was offered the chance to try Thai Taste Green Curry Paste, in preparation for Thai New Year in April, I jumped at the chance.  Luckily for me it was good! The paste had a really good depth of flavour, was well seasoned with a nice spicy kick. The curry only took 20 minutes to prepare , making it a perfect midweek meal . Thai Taste produce many other authentic Thai products and I will be seeking these out at the supermarket next time I visit. A very definite thumbs up from me! THAI GREEN PRAWN CURRY Curry, Prawns Yield: 4 Author: Beth Sachs Print Recipe Pin it With Image Without Image Thai Green Prawn Curry An ...

A warming one pot supper to enjoy before the longer, lighter and (hopefully) warmer days herald the return to salads and BBQ foods. Serve with some crusty bread, or rice if you prefer. The smoked paprika gives this dish a wonderful smokey flavour but if you like it a little hotter, add an extra tsp of chilli flakes. SPANISH STYLE CHICKEN AND CHORIZO STEW Stew, Chicken Yield: 4 Author: Beth Sachs Print Recipe Pin it With Image Without Image Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Stew A hearty chicken stew flavoured with smoky paprika and chorizo prep time: 10 mins cook time: 45 mins total time: 55 mins ingredients: 1 Red Onion, chopped 2 Garlic Cloves, chopped Sprig of Thyme 150g Chorizo, sliced 1 heaped TSP Smoked Paprika 1/2 TSP Chilli Flakes 4 Chicken Breasts, chopped 400g Tin of Tomatoes 200ml Chicken Stock 400g Tin of Kidney Beans Salt and Pepper Parsley to serve instructions Step 1: In a large casserole, he...