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Roasted Tomato Sauce
2019-05-25 09:00
An amazing roasted tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes with a hint of garlic and the right balance of sweet and tart.Can I use any tomatoes for this?I like to use baby tomatoes for this, b… Read More
Zesty Lemon Cake
2019-05-18 21:08
Today I’m re-posting one of my earliest recipes. It’s an absolutely fabulous light and fluffy lemon cake. It’s a perfect spring time cake and is gorgeous with a big mug of… Read More
Cheesy Bacon Spring Greens
2019-05-11 21:19
Who says greens have to be boring? These cheesy spring greens are quick and easy to prepare, take green leafy veg to the next level and are totally addictive! Why spring greens? In my Easy L… Read More
Avocado Lime Dressing
2019-05-04 16:39
I first posted the recipe for this Avocado Lime Dressing with my Chicken Fajita Salad recipe. However, it is so divine that I decided it deserves a whole post of its own.So, what’s in… Read More
Best Ever Guacamole
2019-04-27 11:11
Creamy, garlicky and very moreish, this Best Ever Guacamole recipe is so easy to make that you’ll find yourself serving it all the time. It regularly makes its way onto my plate with a… Read More
2019-04-07 07:00
Super Gooey Chocolate Brownie anyone? Err – YES PLEASE. Chocolate seems to be part of the daily menu at this time of year doesn’t it? So why not add in some more with one of the… Read More
Easy Lunch Box Caprese Salad
2019-03-30 21:49
This Easy Lunch Box Caprese Salad is a fantastically simple no-cook lunch box salad that is full of the good stuff, contains no nasties at all and is interesting enough to keep you making it… Read More
No Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake
2019-03-23 18:29
Sweet and beautifully creamy with just the right amount of salty, crunchy biscuit base, this No Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake is a fantastic dessert, perfect for Mother’s Day or even… Read More
2019-03-09 11:56
Perfect for busy evenings, you can have this Cheesy Bacon and Tomato Pasta on the table in minutes! I have been eating this gorgeously cheesy, bacon and tomato pasta for about 25 years. In t… Read More
2019-03-03 09:25
Quick and easy to make, but oh so gorgeous, this Simple Nutty Homemade Granola is absolutely divine and will have you reaching for the jar again and again. If you’ve never made homema… Read More
One Pan Chicken Tagine
2019-02-23 11:18
Perfect for busy weeknights but also good enough to serve to guests at the weekend, my One Pan Chicken Tagine is fantastically simple to make, chock full of goodness and, best of all, needs… Read More
Easy Lasagne With A Cheat’s White Sauce
2019-02-15 22:51
My Easy Lasagne with a Cheat’s Bechamel is guaranteed to fly off plates. It’s easy to make because I use my Quick and Easy Bolognese Sauce and a bechamel that tastes gorgeous but… Read More
2019-02-10 15:17
This gluten and refined sugar free Lemon and Apricot Breakfast Bread is absolutely gorgeous. It’s light, citrussy and makes the perfect breakfast when served with a spoonful of yogurt… Read More
Sweet And Sour Leftover Chicken
2019-01-26 18:15
My Sweet and Sour Leftover Chicken is gluten free and so quick and easy to prepare. You can have it on the table in the time it takes the rice to cook and you’ll never need to buy a ja… Read More
Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheese
2019-01-19 14:18
Over Christmas my Cheesy Leeks were such a big hit that I have decided to share my recipe for Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheese with you. For ages cauliflower was one of those veggies that I te… Read More
Ham And Split Pea Soup
2018-12-30 16:32
This Ham and Split Pea Soup is one of my favourite winter soups and perfect for all this cold weather. Simple to make and really warming, I could eat bowls and bowls of it. I make this every… Read More
My Christmas Recipe Roundup 2018
2018-12-09 21:16
This week instead of posting a new recipe I’m bringing you a compilation of some of my most popular Christmas recipes from over the past few years. This will give you lots of ideas of… Read More
The Perfect Christmas Ham
2018-11-30 21:56
I love a Christmas ham. It’s one of my favourite Christmas meats. This meltingly tender, home cooked ham is the perfect centre piece for your Boxing Day table or would be great served… Read More
Starry Night Trifle
2018-11-24 22:34
I’m really excited to be posting my Starry Night Trifle recipe as I think you’re going to love it! I know that, with lots of friends and family round at Christmas, it’s rea… Read More
Beef, Chestnut And Red Wine Casserole
2018-11-17 12:56
Christmas is the perfect time to dish up something special for family and friends and, full of deep, rich flavours, this Beef, Chestnut and Red Wine Casserole is the perfect dish for you to… Read More
Swiss Macaroni Cheese With Apple Sauce
2018-10-26 21:51
Ok. So, I know that you like warm, comforting food because my Cheesy Leeks is one of my most popular recipes and I know you love cheesy pasta as my Baked Tagliatelle with Smoked Salmon and G… Read More
Sticky Ginger Cake With Tangy Lemon Icing
2018-10-14 17:50
Ok, so I know that this is my second sweet recipe in a row, but I’ve been planning to post the recipe for this Sticky Ginger Cake with Lemon Drizzle Icing since last year and I can&rsq&hell…Read More
Sweet Potato Curry Any Way You Want It
2018-09-10 19:35
This sweet potato curry is perfect in so many ways. It’s quick and easy to prepare and cook, is wholesome and nutritious, uses lots of store cupboard ingredients and can even become a… Read More
Top Tips For Exploring Venice
2018-08-11 16:33
This time last year we were lucky enough to visit Venice. It is a mind blowing and totally stunning city that I would love to return to in the future. I’ve put together some tips from… Read More
Rose And Raspberry Cordial
2018-07-30 20:46
I don’t know whether it’s the Britishness (is that even a word?!) in me but I love making summer drinks. You know, the English kind, such as my Homemade Cloudy Lemonade which is… Read More
Cherry Clafoutis
2018-07-16 20:16
If you read this blog regularly you’ll know by now that I’m a bit of a sucker for eating ‘pudding’ at breakfast time. A couple of weeks ago it was my Orange Almond Ca… Read More
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
2018-07-02 20:55
Savoury and creamy with a hint of garlic this vegan creamy roast red pepper pasta sauce is not only gorgeous, it will also deliver at least two portions of vegetables per serving. I was rece… Read More
Orange Almond Cake
2018-06-23 15:34
Sweet, soft and amazingly orangey orange almond cake. You’ll be doing well to stick to just one slice of this! I’m a massive fan of citrusy cakes. My lime and coconut cake with c… Read More
2018-06-15 20:33
It’s officially summer – coleslaw season, and I absolutely love a good coleslaw. For me there are two factors that you need to get right with a coleslaw and this easy, summer col… Read More
Watermelon, Halloumi And Quinoa Salad
2018-05-29 21:12
The sweet fresh crunch of watermelon, peppery tang of watercress and robust saltiness of halloumi all come together in this watermelon and halloumi salad to deliver the taste of summer on a… Read More
Coronation Chicken
2018-05-18 21:32
I absolutely love Coronation Chicken. Invented as a recipe for the general public to help them celebrate the Queen’s coronation in 1953, it was meant to deliver luxury and give a nod t… Read More
Homemade Cloudy Lemonade
2018-05-11 21:09
This homemade cloudy lemonade is one of my favourite summer drinks. It is absolutely perfect for those hot summer days when you’re really thirsty but can’t face another glass of… Read More
Orange, Feta And Olive Salad
2018-05-07 18:45
I’ve been making this orange, feta and olive salad for years now and I love it. The flavours are bold and it looks beautiful. It’s also really quick and easy to get on the table… Read More
Cold Brew Coffee
2018-04-23 21:14
I wanted to post my recipe for cold brew coffee a couple of weeks ago, in anticipation of spring finally arriving, but Easter, holidays to Yorkshire complete with snow, then a horrible virus… Read More
Home Brew Coffee
2018-04-23 21:14
I wanted to post my recipe for cold brew coffee a couple of weeks ago, in anticipation of spring finally arriving, but Easter, holidays to Yorkshire complete with snow, then a horrible virus… Read More
Hot-Smoked Salmon And Prawn Terrine
2018-03-31 18:59
I love spring. It is definitely my favourite season. The daffs bloom, the days get longer and the weather gets warmer. And with it all comes a whole host of new foods to be eaten. Ok, we may… Read More
Spiced Easter Lamb
2018-03-25 20:28
The recipe for this spiced Easter lamb comes direct from my biggest food hero – my dad. He has the ability to turn even the most basic of foods into a feast and make it look incredibly… Read More
Cadburys Mini Egg Milkshake
2018-03-17 17:51
My family are really into milkshake at the moment and this Cadburys Mini Egg milkshake definitely hits the spot. One of our favourite Friday evening things to do is head out for a shake. Mil… Read More
Mini Blood Orange Curd Tarts
2018-03-02 23:13
For those of us who live in the U.K., it’s Mother’s Day on the 11th March. If you’re treating your Mum to a home cooked meal then why not serve these Mini Blood Orange Curd… Read More
Cheesy Leeks
2018-02-24 10:19
These cheesy leeks make a super vegetarian main. I struggle to find meat free mains that don’t leave me feeling short changed but this definitely hits the spot. All I need is a dish of… Read More
House Of Trembling Madness
2018-02-20 17:30
A weekend in York led us to The House of Trembling Madness, an amazingly quirky pub. Above the ground floor beer shop, where you can choose from a choice of 5,000 beers, lagers and spirits… Read More
Blueberry Cheesecake Fool
2018-02-10 14:42
This blueberry cheesecake fool is neither cheesecake nor fool, but a glorious combination of both. I came up with the idea when I was left with half a pack of cream cheese and a few blueberr… Read More
2018-01-26 23:26
I know it’s still January but I’m craving some sunshine food so I googled ‘what’s in season January’ in a bid to find something that would fix my craving. And d… Read More
Spiced Lentil And Vegetable Soup
2018-01-19 21:17
It’s the perfect time of year for this warming winter vegetable lentil soup. The dark, grey days that follow Christmas often feel like some of the bleakest of the year. Spring feels a… Read More
Chocolate Cream Pots
2017-12-21 10:12
Regular readers of my blog will know that chocolate is not as high on my list of gorgeous dessert ingredients as it is on most other peoples, but these chocolate cream pots, originally made… Read More
Asian Prawn Salad
2017-12-16 17:40
I’ve been asked by a number of people to share some starter ideas for Christmas. For me, my family tradition holds here, and it has to be either smoked salmon or king prawns. As a chil… Read More
Christmas Cookie Popcorn
2017-12-09 11:41
Christmas movie season is well and truly here. To be honest, in our house it arrives any time from early November. For weeks we’ve been watching Kris Kringle convert Susan into a belie… Read More
Christmas Spiced Braised Red Cabbage
2017-12-02 22:44
Christmas spiced red cabbage is a must at my Christmas table. Not only does it taste delicious but it’s spicy, sweet, sour notes add interest to the meal, it’s gorgeous deep red… Read More
Pumpkin Soup With Rustic Croutons
2017-11-26 18:08
Homemade pumpkin soup with rustic croutons – can it get any better? I love homemade soup in the autumn when it’s cold and damp outside. It smells warm and homely while it’s… Read More
Pecan Pie
2017-11-19 21:07
I love pecan pie. I know it’s American and I’m British born and bred, but that bothers me not a jot. The crumbly flaky pastry filled with soft, creamy nuts encased in a sweet, ri… Read More
2017-11-11 23:17
This is the time of year when a baked pudding is called for. It’s been a gorgeous autumn here. The days haven’t been too cold and it hasn’t been too windy or wet. But now t… Read More
Paprika Cream Chicken
2017-10-15 21:03
I love this paprika cream chicken. It’s quick and easy to make and full of flavour. It’s great served with rice, bread, potatoes or even over pasta if you wish. Then all you need… Read More
Baked Apple Custard
2017-10-03 21:31
It’s apple season again. I have a bowl of braeburns next to the sofa and when I sit there I can smell them. They smell better than any scented candle. I first made this dessert a numbe… Read More
Brandied Apple Custard
2017-10-03 21:31
It’s apple season again. I have a bowl of braeburns next to the sofa and when I sit there I can smell them. They smell better than any scented candle. I first made this dessert a numbe… Read More
Mini Cherry Frangipane
2017-09-05 19:51
I love these mini cherry frangipane. There’s something so moreish about the crisp, short almond pastry and its soft, sweet, nutty filling, a couple of cherry halves hidden inside. I kn… Read More
French Carrot Salad
2017-07-16 21:02
Originating in France, where it’s called carottes râpées, this French Carrot Salad is one of my new favourite salads. Having walked round many French supermarkets, I can e… Read More
Review Of Ambre Solaire Dry Mist SPF50
2017-07-13 21:18
Is it just my perception or does anyone else think that this summer is shaping up to be one of our better ones? I’m wearing my summer dresses much more than normal and I’ve lost… Read More
Lamb Koftas
2017-07-05 21:38
Juicy, fragrant lamb koftas served in toasted flat breads with a herb yoghurt dip and salad – gorgeous. I like to cook these koftas then lay them, and all their sides, out on a big pla… Read More
A Day Out At Sherwood Pines Forest Park
2017-06-29 20:39
A few weeks ago, one Saturday, we decided that we needed a day out. Our eldest needed to get away from revision and we needed to get away from home, so we decided to head to Sherwood Pines F… Read More
Strawberry Picking At Wymeswold Fruit Farm
2017-06-22 22:13
Exams are finally over in our house. Phew – we made it!! And now we can all begin to enjoy ourselves again. Within minutes of walking in from her final exam, our eldest had the wheelie… Read More
Houmous
2017-06-11 15:27
I love houmous! Quick and easy to make, and healthy, it makes a great summer lunch served with vegetable sticks and toasted pitta bread. With the school holidays coming up I thought that thi… Read More
Balsamic Strawberries
2017-05-30 21:53
Today was my eldest daughter’s last day at school. This morning she sat her English Literature exam, over lunch the ice cream van came to school, this afternoon they had a leaving asse… Read More
I’m Now On Yummly!
2017-05-25 16:20
What’s Yummly? If you’ve not yet come across Yummly, it’s a vast collection of over a million recipes from around the world.  The ability to search easily for that per… Read More
Lime And Coconut Cake With Coconut Icing
2017-05-23 18:17
I love the flavour of coconut but I’m not a fan of the texture of desiccated or flaked coconut – it just doesn’t float my boat. As a result I was looking for a way to get t… Read More
Moroccan Chickpea Tagine
2017-05-16 21:17
Simple to make but delicious to eat, this Moroccan chickpea tagine is a great recipe to have in your repertoire. Made using store cupboard ingredients, it’s a healthy dinner time stand… Read More
Spiced Mint And Pine Nut Bread
2017-05-12 21:52
I love making bread. There’s something so right about creating something soooo totally gorgeous from such simple ingredients, and the smell as it cooks just tells you you’re home… Read More

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