2023-09-19 21:44
21 Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Desserts
Explore the ultimate combination of flavors in these luscious chocolate peanut butter desserts that will have you coming back for seconds.
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Quick and easy recipes using healthy, seasonal, mainly vegetarian ingredients. Lots of inspiration on how to use herbs, spices, edible flowers and other natural flavourings to make fantastic meals and impress your family and friends.
2023-09-19 00:00
Smoked Green Chili
Add a smoky kick to your chilii with our flavorful smoked green chili. Perfect for spicing up any meal. Try it now!"
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2023-09-14 17:53
15 Best Substitutes for Asparagus
Discover the ultimate substitutes for asparagus that will elevate your dishes! Don't miss out on these mouthwatering alternatives. Click now!
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2023-09-13 21:08
14 Sugar Free Popsicle Recipes
Looking for healthy and tasty frozen treats? Check out our curated list of 25 sugar free popsicle recipes to satisfy your cravings.
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2023-09-12 20:19
8 Traditional Christmas Flavors
The holiday season is upon us, and we're surrounded by the traditional Christmas flavors, sights and sounds. Here's a brief overview of some of the more tradi… Read More
2023-09-10 12:52
13 Recipes for Thinly Sliced Chicken Breasts
Recipes for thinly sliced chicken breasts are some of the best weeknight meals to add to your weekly meal plan! Here you'll find some of the best… Read More
2023-09-09 13:29
Mango Cherry Popsicles
Cool off with homemade Mango Cherry Popsicles - a refreshing summer treat for all to enjoy!
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2023-09-05 19:12
11 Christmas Cocktails with Baileys
Cozy up with these delicious Christmas Cocktails with Baileys and add a festive touch to your holidays!
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2023-08-29 14:54
Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla
Satisfy your Cuban sandwich craving with a twist - our Cuban Sandwich Quesadillas.
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2023-08-22 21:37
16 Easy & Spooky No Bake Halloween Treats
Get into the spooky spirit with these no bake Halloween treats! Perfect for parties or just a fun activity with the kids.
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2023-08-20 18:02
Smoked Stuffing Recipe: A Flavorful Twist on Classic Stuffing
Looking for a delicious side dish? Try our mouthwatering smoked stuffing, made with flavorful sausage and cooked on your Kamado… Read More
2021-11-27 10:38
Home-made Cranberry Gin Zingy and zesty home-made Cranberry Gin is one of my favourite seasonal drinks. This delicious Cranberry liqueur has the wonderful sweet-sour taste of fresh cranberri… Read More
2021-07-30 07:13
Simple Lemon Biscuits (Lemon Cookies) These Lemon Biscuits (Lemon Cookies) are very quick and easy to make and also very versatile. They are made of lovely buttery shortbread, flavoure… Read More
2021-07-16 09:51
Easy Lavender Ice Cream recipe I make Lavender Ice Cream using my standard ice cream recipe. It has a wonderful floral creaminess which is perfect eaten in the garden on a sunny English summ… Read More
2021-07-14 02:42
Easy home-made Lavender Shortbread This quick and easy Lavender Shortbread recipe is the perfect place to start if you have never tried using this delicious floral flavour in your cooking. T… Read More
2021-06-29 08:58
Thyme Ice-cream with Honey and Mascarpone My Thyme Ice-cream, flavoured with honey and mascarpone, is rich and sweet. Although many of the ingredients that I use are local to where I n… Read More
2021-06-20 14:02
Home-made Elderflower Cordial recipe Although there are a number of brands of ready-made Elderflower Cordial available now, it is is really easy to make your own. I think home-m… Read More
2020-12-04 12:09
Chocolate Log Cake with Nutmeg This Chocolate Log Cake, flavoured with fresh nutmeg, is my version of a traditional Yule Log. I make one of these cakes every year for Christmas as most of my… Read More
2020-11-27 10:15
Cauliflower Cheese Soup with Paprika This Cauliflower Cheese Soup is thick and gently-flavoured. It is the perfect comfort food on colder days. The mild taste of the cauliflower is given a l… Read More
2020-11-20 11:48
Cinnamon Biscuits (Cookies) with Dried Cranberries and Tangerine For me, these Cinnamon Biscuits (Cookies) are pretty much the flavour of Christmas. There is something about the combination… Read More
2020-11-14 11:05
Creamy Onion Soup with Sage This velvety, smooth and mild Onion Soup is the perfect autumn or winter comfort food. It is very different from a traditional French Onion Soup which consists of… Read More
2020-11-05 09:04
Shallot Tart with Thyme and Anchovy This Shallot Tart is very quick and easy to make. The flavours are a good balance with sweet, caramelised shallots, salty anchovies, pungent t… Read More
2020-10-30 14:46
Thyme Biscuits (Cookies) with Pinenuts These quick and easy sweet Thyme Biscuits (Cookies) are crumbly, buttery and sweet with a fantastic fresh herby flavour. The thyme provides a gentle bu… Read More
2020-10-21 17:27
Leek and Potato Soup with Fresh Chives This Leek and Potato Soup is a lovely, simple traditional soup. It is warming and hearty with a mild onion flavour. The potatoes thicken the soup witho… Read More
2020-10-16 10:04
Easy Fish Pie This easy Fish Pie is one of my favourite comfort food recipes. The filling consists of delicate fish fillets, prawns and sliced hard boiled eggs in a creamy white sauce. It is… Read More
2020-10-02 14:27
Walnut Cake with Tahini This Walnut Cake is flavoured with tahini which gives it an extra nuttiness. Chopped walnuts and tahini are included in the cake batter and the buttercream icing also… Read More
2020-09-17 09:00
If you can’t find damsons, and they can be hard to source, you can make a great Plum Gin instead. However, if you do see them in a shop or market when they are in season in September… Read More
2020-09-11 07:56
Plum Crumble with Star Anise The flavour of this Plum Crumble is enhanced with star anise, and vanilla. The juicy fresh plums cook gently with the spices and a little added sugar. They are t… Read More
2020-09-04 07:00
Apple Ice Cream with Salted Caramel In my household, for obvious reasons, we call this recipe “Toffee Apple Ice Cream”. I am a firm believer that ice cream is not just for summer… Read More
2020-08-28 08:29
Home-made Plum Gin recipe This home-made Plum Gin involves combining fresh plums, sugar and gin and allowing time for the essence of the fruit to transfer into the alcohol. The end result is… Read More
2020-08-21 10:50
Home-made Salted Caramel Sauce recipe If you have never tried making your own Salted Caramel, I would really encourage you to give it a go as it is easy to make and is so much more delicious… Read More
2020-08-15 08:41
Blackberry Ice Cream flavoured with Bay This Blackberry Ice Cream is perfect for late summer or early autumn when the blackberries are in season. It is a simple, custard-based ice cream whic… Read More
2020-08-07 07:21
Easy Raspberry Clafoutis recipe Raspberry Clafoutis is an easy dessert recipe consisting of fresh raspberries set in a creamy set custard. It is a bit like a thick pancake, made with a rich… Read More
2020-07-31 17:55
Home-made Cherry Ice Cream This easy Cherry Ice Cream recipe uses juicy fresh cherries which are roasted with kirsch for extra flavour. They are then mixed with a creamy custard base to make… Read More
2020-07-25 10:58
Rose Petal Jam with Fresh Rose Petals Rose Petal Jam is sweet rose-scented heaven! I love floral flavours, particularly rose. They taste wonderful but there is also something romantic and ex… Read More
2020-07-10 08:59
Easy Shortbread Recipe with White Chocolate and Dried Raspberries This easy shortbread recipe is quick and simple to make. It consists of buttery, crumbly shortbread containing dried raspber… Read More
2020-07-03 13:19
Carrot and Coriander (Cilantro) Tart This easy, make-ahead Carrot and Coriander Tart has a brilliant balance of sweet and savoury. Carrot and coriander is a classic flavour combination. It i… Read More
2020-06-26 08:58
Easy, home-made Coffee Ice Cream recipe This Coffee Ice Cream is rich and delicious with a strong coffee flavour. I think that it is the ice cream equivalent of a creamy cappuccino. It has a… Read More
2020-06-19 12:29
Easy Elderflower Vinegar recipe This recipe for Elderflower Vinegar is incredibly easy. In essence, you just have to combine fresh elderflowers with a light vinegar and leave for two weeks f… Read More
2020-06-15 08:30
Easy Strawberry Pavlova Strawberry Pavlova is an easy, make-ahead, show-stopping dessert recipe. It tastes delicious with the classic combination of strawberries, cream and meringue. With it… Read More
2020-06-12 07:05
Mint Pesto with Walnuts This Mint Pesto is made with fresh mint, roasted walnuts, garlic and parmesan cheese blended together with olive oil. It takes ten minutes to make and all you need to… Read More
2020-06-05 08:41
Onion Tart with Wild Garlic and Herbs This Onion Tart combines sweet, caramelised onions with a selection of herbs. I have used chives, parsley and wild garlic, which is in season in England… Read More
2020-05-29 09:52
Lemon Chicken with Olives Lemon Chicken with Olives is a simple stew, enhanced by saffron, ginger and cinnamon. It is based on a traditional Moroccan recipe which uses preserved lemons, rath… Read More
2020-05-22 07:24
Easy, basic Tomato Sauce recipe This made-from-scratch Tomato Sauce recipe uses store cupboard ingredients, can be made in under half an hour, can be kept in the fridge or frozen, and is the… Read More
2020-05-15 13:54
Easy Almond Shortbread recipe flavoured with Rosewater If you have never baked in your life, this easy Almond Shortbread recipe with a hint of rose flavour, is a fantastic place to start. It… Read More
2020-05-08 06:59
Seafood Stew – Quick and easy Moroccan-style recipe This Moroccan-style Seafood Stew is one of my favourite recipes. It is extremely easy to make and tastes delicious. I find its cheer… Read More
2020-05-01 09:25
Easy Ginger Biscuits (Ginger Cookies) These easy Ginger Biscuits are a bit different from a traditional ginger cookie or ginger biscuit recipe. I think of them as a cross between a flapjack… Read More
2020-04-24 08:21
Nettle Soup – easy, cheap, seasonal and nutritious This easy, cheap and nutritious Nettle Soup is made using common or garden stinging nettles. These are combined with onions and potat… Read More
2020-04-18 08:18
Easy Coconut Cake recipe This easy Coconut Cake recipe produces a wonderful moist cake. It has lots of layers of coconut flavour as it includes desiccated coconut, coconut cream and coconut… Read More
2020-04-11 08:13
St Clement’s Cake – easy orange and lemon cake St Clement’s Cake is an easy loaf cake flavoured with fresh orange and lemon. It is a variant on a drizzle cake, as the citru… Read More
2020-04-05 23:00
Asparagus and Pea Soup with Chervil This Asparagus and Pea Soup is an easy and versatile spring or summer recipe. It can be served either hot or cold and works well as a light lu… Read More
2020-04-03 08:36
Easy Rhubarb Crumble Cake This Rhubarb Crumble Cake is extremely easy to make – it is basically a simple loaf cake – but has the addition of a crumble topping. This adds a sweet… Read More
2020-03-28 08:12
Rhubarb Crumble with Star Anise This easy Rhubarb Crumble is an extremely simple traditional English pudding. What makes this recipe special is the addition of star anise which gives it a wo… Read More
2020-03-18 10:29
Lemon Sponge Cake with Elderflower and Edible Flowers This lemon sponge cake, flavoured with elderflower cordial and decorated with edible flowers, is the perfect show-stopper for a spring c… Read More
2020-03-06 08:10
Basic Apple Crumble Recipe This basic Apple Crumble recipe is the perfect introduction to classic English puddings and pudding-making in general. It is very quick and easy to make, can be pr… Read More
2020-02-28 17:05
Sweetcorn Chowder with Smoked Paprika and Cayenne This Sweetcorn Chowder is a hearty, vegetarian soup. It includes potatoes, which give it a thick, rib-sticking quality, which makes it perfe… Read More
2020-02-23 10:35
Savoury Pancakes with Garlic Mushrooms Savoury Pancakes are a fantastic make-ahead vegetarian supper. In this recipe, I have made a simple filling of garlic-flavoured mushrooms and have incl… Read More
2020-02-14 08:15
Marmalade Bread and Butter Pudding gives a citrus boost to a traditional Bread and Butter pudding. In addition to marmalade, it also includes fresh orange zest and orange liqueur which boost… Read More
2020-02-07 09:57
Easy Beetroot and Carrot salad This Beetroot and Carrot salad can be made in ten minutes and only contains three main ingredients plus a zesty, citrus dressing. It is great as a side dish an… Read More
2020-01-31 15:52
Spiced Sweet Potato Soup – easy vegetable soup with a flavour of Morocco This Spiced Sweet Potato Soup brings together my love of home-made vegetable soup with my love of Moroccan food… Read More
2020-01-24 09:20
Easy Dukkah Recipe This easy Dukkah recipe produces a nutty, roasted spice mix which can be used to add flavour and texture to all kinds of dishes. It is also a really good way to increase y… Read More
2020-01-17 12:04
Easy and healthy vegetarian Jerusalem Artichoke soup This Jerusalem Artichoke soup is extremely easy to make and showcases the delicious, nutty flavour of this much underused vegetable. In a… Read More
2020-01-10 09:28
Curried Parsnip Soup with Apple This vegetarian Curried Parsnip Soup with Apple may be the perfect winter soup. The sweetness of the apple boosts the flavour of the parsnips. The gentle spic… Read More
2020-01-03 09:56
This Easy Macaroni Cheese is the perfect make-ahead supper dish. If is rich, creamy and cheesy with a crispy top. If you are looking for vegetarian comfort food, which will be equally popula… Read More
2019-12-28 11:00
Easy, make-ahead, no-cook Lime Cheesecake This Lime Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a celebration or a family dinner. You can make it in advance, it does not require cooking and it has… Read More
2019-12-21 13:51
Vegetarian Mince Pies – crisp flaky golden pastry and rich fruity brandy-infused mincemeat and all ready in just over half an hour. Your kitchen will be filled with delicious seasonal… Read More
2019-12-21 11:10
Vegetarian Stuffing with Chestnuts, Pecans and Cranberries These Vegetarian Stuffing balls are crammed with flavour and texture. Chestnuts, both chopped and pureed, add a sweet creaminess wh… Read More
2019-12-13 07:47
Easy, freshly-made Bread Sauce recipe Try this home-made Bread Sauce recipe and you will never again use ready-made or packet versions! Most importantly, it tastes fantastic. It is rich, cre… Read More
2019-12-06 11:22
Easy Cranberry Ice Cream made with Fresh Cranberry Sauce This Cranberry Ice Cream is made with Fresh Cranberry Sauce which gives it the added flavours of white wine, orange and cinnamon. Usi… Read More
2019-11-28 14:59
Cranberry Pavlova – a meringue-based festive dessert This Cranberry Pavlova is the perfect light and creamy, meringue-based festive dessert. It is made using left-over Fresh Cranberry… Read More
2019-11-24 08:21
Fresh Cranberry Sauce with White Wine and Orange This is my mother’s recipe for Fresh Cranberry Sauce. She made it once a year on Christmas Eve, ready to be served up on Christmas Day… Read More
2019-11-15 17:11
Easy, home-made, vegetarian Mincemeat – a traditional seasonal recipe This easy Mincemeat recipe was made by my mother every Christmas. It is based on one in an extremely old and batte… Read More
2019-11-08 07:44
Cheese Muffins with Chilli Jam These Cheese Muffins with Chilli Jam are really quick and easy to make and combine a delicious, gooey cheesiness with the hot-sweet punch of the jam. I think c… Read More
2019-11-01 09:28
Home-made Chilli Jam recipe This easy, home-made Chilli Jam recipe has a fantastic combination of heat tempered by sweetness. You can use this jam as a condiment to add a boost of heat to pr… Read More
2019-10-25 10:22
Easy Gingerbread Loaf Dark, moist and sticky, with a wonderful treacly sweetness and a hint of spice, this easy Gingerbread Loaf is the perfect autumn or winter treat. It is truly one of the… Read More
2019-10-18 06:32
Easy Pumpkin Soup with Sweetcorn and Thyme This Easy Pumpkin Soup brings together the natural sweetness of pumpkins, squash or sweet potatoes with sweetcorn. I have flavoured it with fresh t… Read More
2019-10-11 15:28
Creamy and flavourful Mushroom and Chestnut Soup This Mushroom and Chestnut Soup is just the ticket on those cold, grey January days when you need a bowl of warming comfort food. It uses a c… Read More
2019-10-04 06:30
Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Chestnuts – the perfect week-night supper This Creamy Mushroom Pasta, with sweet chestnuts and caramelised onions, is just what I want at the end of a busy w… Read More
2019-09-27 08:02
Easy Apple Cake – perfect for early autumn! This Easy Apple Cake combines sharp cooking apples with toasted hazelnuts and brandy-soaked sultanas. It is a versatile cake which can be ea… Read More
2019-09-21 15:29
Home-made Blackberry Muffin recipe These Blackberry Muffins are an English seasonal take on a traditional Blueberry Muffin. I love blackberries and thought that they might be a good alternat… Read More
2019-09-13 08:54
Home-made Blackberry Gin I have only recently started making Blackberry Gin. Having had some initial success with Elderflower Gin and Rhubarb Gin (which is great for cocktails!) last year, I… Read More
2019-09-07 07:50
Easy Red Velvet Cake recipe This easy Red Velvet Cake recipe is an English version of a very popular American cake. My daughter asked for a Red Velvet Cake for her birthday and, as I had nev… Read More
2019-08-30 08:21
Lemon Curd Ice Cream This Lemon Curd Ice Cream is my perfect summer dessert. Lemon is one of my favourite flavours – in both sweet and savoury dishes – and I love home-made ice c… Read More
2019-08-23 08:21
Lemon Pavlova Lemon Pavlova, what’s not to like? I love lemon and I love meringue, so for me this is pretty much the perfect dessert. Even better, it is really easy to make! One of the… Read More
2019-08-15 13:05
Easy, home-made Lemon Curd This Easy Lemon Curd Recipe will enable you to make fresh, zesty lemon curd in a matter of minutes. It is so easy to make and is totally different from over-sweete… Read More
2019-07-19 17:33
Home-made Rose Ice Cream I first came across Rose Ice Cream about ten years ago on a family holiday to Alnwick Castle Garden in Northumberland. The castle is famous for its wonderful, dramat… Read More
2019-07-12 07:55
Home-made Cheese Biscuits with Chilli These Cheese Biscuits with Chilli are a heated-up version of a basic cheese biscuit recipe. They are fantastic as a snack with drinks as they are delici… Read More
2019-07-05 18:11
Easy Lavender Loaf Cake Just the name, Lavender Cake, makes me think about an English summer garden. I love the calming floral fragrance of fresh lavender, which is held in both the flowers… Read More
2019-06-28 09:36
Easy Spiced Nuts with Chilli These easy Spiced Nuts are roasted in the oven with cumin, turmeric, brown sugar, soy sauce and lots of chilli. This recipe is based on one for Spiced Nuts in Sa… Read More
2019-06-21 11:02
Marinated Feta with Garlic, Chilli and Fresh Herbs I love this Marinated Feta recipe. For me, it is the perfect example of how by adding a few flavouring elements – garlic, chilli and… Read More
2019-06-14 08:57
Thyme Cake – a brilliant twist on a plain loaf cake This Thyme Cake is a basic lemon loaf cake to which is added the wonderful flavour of fresh thyme. As the name of my blog probably s… Read More
2019-06-07 07:20
Easy Feta Quiche with Roasted Peppers Feta Quiche with Roasted Peppers is the perfect easy lunch or supper dish. The peppers are roasted to bring out their sweetness and combined with salty… Read More
2019-05-31 11:08
Asparagus Quiche with Fresh Herbs This Asparagus Quiche with Fresh Herbs is the perfect early summer lunch or supper recipe. In late May and early June, bunches of seasonal fresh asparagus s… Read More
2019-05-24 11:50
Rhubarb Roulade – an easy celebration dessert! This Rhubarb Roulade is made from a quick and easy sponge cake rolled around a filling of Rhubarb Compote and whipped cream. The sponge a… Read More
2019-05-17 06:35
Rhubarb Fool – a delicious, creamy dessert using fresh rhubarb Rhubarb Fool is a traditional English dessert, with the earliest recipes dating to the 17th century, which combines sweet… Read More
2019-05-10 09:27
Rhubarb Compote – easy to make and used in so many different ways! This Rhubarb Compote is basically a sauce made with roasted rhubarb and sugar. It is very easy to make and I generall… Read More
2019-05-03 14:18
Rosemary Cake with Lemon I love using herbs in both savoury and sweet recipes. This Rosemary Cake with Lemon is a great demonstration of how the addition of a herb can elevate a very easy an… Read More
2019-04-27 08:25
Latte Cake – a mild coffee cake topped with Salted Caramel I make a lot of coffee cakes – everyone in my household loves coffee cake – but this Latte Cake with Salted Caram… Read More
2019-04-19 18:20
These Baked Eggs with Cheese are so easy to make If you are looking for easy, nutritious comfort food which can be whipped up quickly for breakfast, lunch or supper, then look no further tha… Read More
2019-04-12 09:16
Cherry and Almond Cake – an English teatime classic! This Cherry and Almond Cake fills me with nostalgia! It is a homemade version of the shop-bought cake that I remember from my child… Read More
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