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- Baked Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Rice BowlThe weather is just beginning to feel properly spring-like round here. It’s the kind of weather in which you can leave the back door open for a while without freezing, and when you go outside you…
- Caribbean Chicken with Pineapple SalsaI 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.
- Easy Chicken Fajitas with Homemade Spice MixWho would have guessed that chicken fajitas can be so easy to make using only the spices that you already have in your cupboard? These Easy Chicken Fajitas are absolutely gorgeous.
- One Pan Chicken TaginePerfect 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 only one…
- Paprika Cream ChickenI 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.
- Piri Piri Chicken Traybake with Sweet Potato WedgesEasy and healthy, with crispy, sticky chicken and caramelised onions and peppers, this Piri Piri Chicken TrayBake is the perfect recipe to have up your sleeve.
- Beef, Chestnut and Red Wine CasseroleChristmas 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 serve to…
- Lamb Koftas with Herb Yoghurt and Griddled FlatbreadJuicy, fragrant lamb koftas served in toasted flat breads with a herb yoghurt dip and salad – gorgeous.
- Spiced Easter LambThe 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 easy.
- Spiced Lamb Meatballs in a Fragrant Tomato SauceA big pan of lightly spiced, flavourful meatballs in a rich, fragrant sauce – what’s not to love?!
- Spiced Lamb Steaks with a Rocket and Feta DressingIf you are looking for a Valentine’s Day meal that’s full of big flavours but is quick and easy to put together then these spiced lamb steaks with a rocket and feta dressing are for you.
- Baked Tagliatelle with Smoked Salmon and GruyereI have adapted this baked tagliatelle with smoked salmon and gruyere from a recipe I found in Anna Del Conte’s memoir, Risotto with Nettles.
- Cheesy Bacon and Tomato PastaI have been eating this gorgeously cheesy, bacon and tomato pasta for about 25 years.
- Easy Lasagne with a Cheat's White SauceMy 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 is ready in just a…
- Swiss Macaroni Cheese with Apple SauceOk. 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 Gruyere is…
- Cheesy LeeksThese 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.
- Creamy Roasted Red Pepper PastaSavoury 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.
- Gluten Free Cauliflower CheeseOver Christmas my Cheesy Leeks were such a big hit that I have decided to share my recipe for Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheese with you.
- Sweet Potato Curry Any Way You Want ItThis 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 one pot meal!
- Vegan Spanish Chickpeas with Spinach and a 2019 ChallengeHappy New Year and I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas full of fun, with a little bit of you time squeezed in there too!
- Leftover Turkey Soup with Melted Parmesan StripsLeftover Turkey Soup with Melted Parmesan Strips… a Christmas recipe or not??
- Stilton and Broccoli SoupI don’t know about you, but if you’re anything like me, you still have a large chunk of Stilton lurking at the back of your fridge.
- Chicken Fajita Salad with Avocado Lime DressingIntroducing my gorgeous chicken fajita salad with avocado lime dressing.
- Easy Lunch Box Caprese SaladThis 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 week…
- Vegan Autumn Salad with Smashed Beets and Autumn Raspberry VinaigretteOver the summer we had all the regular trips to town that come with the beginnings of a new term and season.
- Double Chocolate Traybake CakeI cook our main meal every day and it’s almost always from scratch. The only time I get off is if we have an occasional take away, or when Dan is on holiday when we aim to share the cooking.
- Orange Almond CakeSweet, soft and amazingly orangey orange almond cake. You’ll be doing well to stick to just one slice of this!
- Pie Dish Apple Cake with Sticky Toffee EdgesMy Pie Dish Apple Cake with Sticky Toffee Edges is an absolute autumn must have. I love apples with spices in the autumn. They make me feel all warm and cosy; that everything is ok.
- Sticky Ginger Cake with Tangy Lemon IcingOk, 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’t wait any longer!
- Zesty Lemon CakeToday I’m re-posting one of my earliest recipes. It’s an absolutely fabulous light and fluffy lemon cake.
- Best Ever Chocolate BrowniesChocolate 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 these deliciously soft, gooey, fudgy brownies?
- Blueberry PieWhen I was a child I lived a stones throw from the open moor of the Peak District.
- Cherry ClafoutisIf you read this blog regularly you’ll know by now that I’m a bit of a sucker for eating ‘pudding’ at breakfast time.
- Grain, Dairy and Refined Sugar Free Mini Apple and Blackberry CrumblesMy husband, Dan, sighs every time I use a long title. He thinks I should use shorter titles like ‘Mini Apple and Blackberry Crumbles’ and get rid of the ‘Grain, Dairy and Refined Sugar Free’ bit, but…
- Mini Blood Orange Curd TartsFor 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 Tarts.
- No Bake White Chocolate CheesecakeSweet 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 Easter Sunday.
- No Bake White Chocolate CheesecakeSweet 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 Easter Sunday.
- No Churn Summer Fruit Swirl Cheesecake Ice CreamFollowing the massive success of my No Churn Salted Caramel Swirl Ice Cream I decided to bring you another of my favourite ice cream recipes.
- Starry Night TrifleI’m really excited to be posting my Starry Night Trifle recipe as I think you’re going to love it!
- Three Ingredient Lemon Posset with Passion FruitGorgeously sweet and creamy lemon posset, topped with fragrant, tart passion fruit, this is the perfect dessert to make for Mother’s Day.
- Lemon and Apricot Breakfast LoafThis gluten and refined sugar free Lemon and Apricot Breakfast Bread is absolutely gorgeous.
- Candied Peel, Apricot and Marzipan Snowflake BreadI thought long and hard about my Christmas Day breakfast recipe and I know you are going to love this Candied Peel, Apricot and Marzipan Snowflake Bread.
- Christmas Spiced Braised Red CabbageChristmas 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 colour brings your…
- The Perfect Christmas HamI 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 alongside the…
- Cold Brew CoffeeI 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 got in…
- Turmeric Sunshine Juice (and a Holiday in Iceland)It usually takes us what feels like months to decide where we want to go for our summer get away, but one blustery autumn day a couple of years ago, my daughter brought a letter home from school…
- Best Ever GuacamoleCreamy, garlicky and very moreish, this Best Ever Guacamole recipe is so easy to make that you’ll find yourself serving it all the time.
- Cheesy Bacon Spring GreensWho 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!