Creamy fish pie
Fish pie has never really been a thing I yearn for. Well, fish and seafood in general aren’t the first thing I think of when I crave my favorite foods. But, my...
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Breathless for broth
I am crazy about brothy soups and under that classification I would also put many asian soups and consommé’s. There is something incredibly refreshing and satisfying...
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Cashew and basil burger patties
Yesterday my seven year old nephew, who is visiting from France, came over for lunch. I don’t really know him that well, so wasn’t sure how fussy he is. After...
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Nachos for girls night
My teenaged nieces are coming to spend the night with me tonight as we want to finish watching season 2 of Vampire Diaries together. They got me addicted to the series...
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Creamy Shiitake and Courgette Pasta
Wow, what a weekend. The weather was fantastic and we were surrounded by fabulous people, food, music, wine and venues. Oh my word, the venue we were at on...
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Bite sized maple syrup crumpets
Recently I got a lovely big bottle of Great Northern grade A amber Maple Syrup and have been dying to use it, aside from slurping up a few teaspoons on the side....
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Express butter chicken
One of the most popular recipes I have cooked has to be my almond yoghurt chicken curry. I think the recipe has been used by friends, family, colleagues, domestics, the...
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Rosemary and red wine sauce
This sauce is sooooo good you just have to try it. It will blow you and any guests you might grace with it away. Add it a grilled fillet, lamb, steak, chicken, hell...
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Grilled Lamb and Roast Veg Pitas
About 6 months ago I experimented for the first time with marinated rare roast lamb. I usually slow roast lamb and felt the need to try it rare. Oh my word! It was so...
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Beef in Black Bean Sauce Stir Fry
Adam and I are house sitting my sister’s home while they are away for the holidays. To celebrate having an extended living space we invited some of our friends around...
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One of life’s simple pleasures made with care.
There are some simple pleasures in life which never fail to hit the spot. For me, a home-made pan fried grilled cheese, onion and tomato sandwich on brown bread with...
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Long journey to Palak Paneer!
On Monday we had Palak paneer for dinner. For those of you who are not that familiar with Indian food, paneer is an Indian soft white cheese and palak is a spinach...
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Wellington Weekend
This weekend I made a Beef Wellington for the first time with my beloved Annika (@anysroad). I usually don’t cook fiddly high maintenance food but this was a special...
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Bacon, herb and butter bean soup
I bought dried butter beans the other day and every time I saw the packet I was a bit perplexed as to what to do with them. So on Monday I soaked and cooked them, on...
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Lasagne al pesto!
I have five good reasons for making lasagne al pesto on a Monday morning. It was Monday and Mondays suck so one needs comfort food to ease the pain. My basil bushes are...
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