Doesn’t that title just lure you in? I really love a summer party. It summons images of warm evenings, lively chatter, soft music, fruity Pimms and of course, wonderful food. Light and colourful, packed with flavour and to allow for mingling, in nibble form. Just the word ‘nibble’ fills me with a kind of girlish […]
Continue readingBeef, cooked in red wine, with a touch of rosemary until it’s meltingly soft. Simple ingredients but flavours that are rich and deep… I’ve been meaning to post this recipe since before Christmas but I kept making it and then eating it all before I remembered to take a photo! It’s one of those magical […]
Continue readingSweet and salty, crispy seaweed stylee kale and succulent, pink, salmon with just a hint of the orient. A Chinese whisper if you will.. I’ve always loved the Crispy Seaweed that you get at the Chinese. I think it’s the combination of sweet and salty along with that satisfying crunch – plus hey, it’s one of […]
Continue readingWith the festive season upon us I must confess I’ve been rather slack on the blogging front (sorry!) I have however been working on one little piece that I’m rather proud of and that I hope you’ll try this Christmas. Recently published on wayfair.co.uk, here’s my recipe for Cranberry Glazed Poussins with Festive ‘Bauble’ & […]
Continue readingOats, apple, golden syrup and just the smallest hint of cinnamon. What’s not to love about these meltingly soft, sweet apple flapjacks? The great thing about flapjacks is that despite the fact that they’re clearly a yummy little treat; sweet and gooey like a slice of cake, they’re made from oats and so they somehow seem really […]
Continue readingThat satisfying crunch, through the crispy, golden breadcrumb coating, into succulent bites of chicken… This recipe is a slightly more grown-up, much tastier and healthier version of the kids classic, chicken nuggets and chips. It’s for those days when you yearn for childish food. You want something simple and comforting. Something that can be eaten with […]
Continue readingThis Cottage Pie has all the colours and tastes of autumn. A filling of minced beef, squash, herbs and just a heady touch of cinnamon. All with a bronzed crown of cheesey sweet potato… You know that saying about how dogs start to look like their owners? Well, have you ever noticed that foods often […]
Continue readingGet your glow back with a bowlful of this Chicken & Vegetable Broth. Bitefuls of carrot and swede, the occasional satisfying pop of a pea, chicken that’s fallen from the bone and glistening pearl barley… You know that feeling when you’ve been out in the sunshine all day and you feel all glowing and full […]
Continue readingSmoked Haddock Quiche. A flaky, buttery crust packed with creamy smoked haddock, cubes of potato, caramelised onion and a fresh, clean hit of parsley. This isn’t a recipe to attempt after work when the evening is rushed and full of chores to complete. Make this instead on those luxuriously relaxed weekends where you can afford […]
Continue readingFor those days when the world feels a little cold and too much, this Chilli & Butternut Squash Soup will bring comfort, calm and just the right amount of heat… It could be argued that October is really the month of the pumpkin but if, like me, you can’t really be bothered with all the carving […]
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