Nothing says home grown cooking than bread pudding! I must say no matter where you are and how long the years have passed, we all are just softies for home baked bread pudding. I could never say no! Sometimes, I make it a point to have left over bread just so I have a good … [Read more...]
Treacle Tart
This sweet and sticky dessert is very fun to make, and it’s very tasty, especially when served warm with Custard or some fresh single cream - if you want, really push the boat out, and use some Vanilla Ice Cream or Clotted Cream. It takes around an hour to make, including c … [Read more...]
Extra Quick One Pan Chicken Roast
Full of flavour, chock full of colour and tonnes of taste, this dish is superb – It takes just under 90 minutes, and serves four. What’s more, it’s healthy, and not too expensive to make! Try serving with some different vegetables - Turnip, Potatoes, Swede, maybe even add s … [Read more...]
Broken Biscuit Cakes
If you’re like me, you’ll hate it when a packet of Biscuits has broken ones in them. But, if you have this recipe to hand, you’ll always have a tasty treat to hand. They’ll last in a fridge for a week, or in the freezer for up to three weeks, so that you’ll still get the same qual … [Read more...]
Quinoa, Sweet Potato and Broccoli Salad
The low GI Quinoa used for this dish is great – it’ll keep you fuller longer, plus it’s packed full of proteins, vitamins and minerals. The range of Vegetables in this dish give it a great mix of colours, tastes and textures, and it’s easy enough to change the Red Pepper fo … [Read more...]
Raspberry and Peach Muffins
A great way to start the day – soft, sticky and full of superb tastes. These are great as a treat, but may take a bit too much time for a hectic morning – but they are so easy to make, and make your house smell like a bakery – which can’t be a bad thing! To make 12 2 Eggs … [Read more...]
Devil’s Food Cake
Sweet, Chocolaty and full of calories. But so tasty, so tempting and definitely lives up to the name! Serve it with some Fresh Cream, or a dollop of Vanilla Ice Cream to really top it off! To serve 10 140g Plain Chocolate 100ml Milk 2tbsp Cocoa Powder 140g Unsalted … [Read more...]
Lebkuchen
Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked treat, especially popular around Christamas time. It’s similar in taste to Gingerbread, but softer and stickier than you may expect. Brilliant served as an after-dinner treat, or with Coffee as a little snack during the day. To make 6 … [Read more...]
Cherry Brulees
Using Fresh Cherries will give a stronger, fresher flavour, however, it will mean that you’ll need stone them. Cherry Stoners are inexpensive, and saves a great deal of time whilst also damaging the Cherry very little – which will give a very good presentation as well. Try … [Read more...]
Chicken and Sweetcorn Chowder
A quick, easy to make and delicious soup with a range of flavours and textures in this dish. It’ll keep overnight, so it’s okay to have for two days running, but don’t freeze it. If you prefer, you can remove the Chicken from the soup when tender and cooked, in order to be serv … [Read more...]
Lime Glazed Parsnips
The glaze with these Parsnips is quite sharp, and can be used with any sweet Root Vegetables with an excellent result – try with Carrots or Sweet Potatoes. For an extra treat, add a handful of Chopped Walnuts close to the end of cooking for a delicious crunch. This dish is … [Read more...]
Thai Chicken Noodle Salad
Slightly spicy, slightly sweet, very tasty. Full of flavour and with a range of textures, this dish is a great filler, and very simple to make. It’s also very healthy, and also a great way to increase the amount of vegetables you eat each day. The longer you leave the m … [Read more...]
Garlic Chicken with Roast Pepper Puree
A simple, easy to make dish, that’s got the ‘Wow!’ factor in the bucket load. The mixture of textures in the Puree makes it such a treat that you’ll be kicking yourself you haven’t tried it before. Combined with the fresh tastes of the Chicken, the Puree really makes this dish som … [Read more...]
Steak with Pineapple Salsa
The thin slices of Steak, with a fresh, fruity Salsa accompaniment create a range of flavours and textures that you don’t see very often, but create a dish suitable for such a wide range of tastes and preferences. Using Fresh Pineapple instead of Canned will help the f … [Read more...]
Christmas Pudding Cakes
Fruit and Gluten Free, these chocolate puddings are a great alternative to the more traditional mince pies as a treat. They look just like Traditional Christmas puddings, and can be decorated in a variety of ways - such as using left over Icing Sugar to create Holly and … [Read more...]
Lemon Chicken
Sweet, Sticky and so tasty, this delicacy is a personal favourite when I’m out in a restaurant, and it’s the closest thing I’ve found whilst cooking at home. The chunks of lemon in the dish soften very nicely, and add a delicious extra texture to surprise your taste buds. Try t … [Read more...]
Banana Bread
Fail-safe, no-fuss, and very sticky and gooey. Even better, as it only takes one bowl, and a fork…well, and a baking tray. But it’s very low mess, considering how sticky it should be. This recipe is a great use for over-ripe bananas, and the riper they are the better. I’ve … [Read more...]
Home Made Sweet and Sour
A fresh, jar-free sauce to go with a meat of your choice - try with Pork, Chicken or Prawns! 100g Pineapple 1/2 carrot, finely shredded 1/2 red onion, finely shredded 4 or 5 baby Corn, cut into 1cm lengths Zest and Juice of Lemon 3cm of Grated Ginger Pinch of Cinammon 2 … [Read more...]
Sunday Sweet Sunday: Ice Cream Party
I've posted before about my struggle to give sugar up completely- but because I'm not the type of person who can do things drastically, I've come up with the idea to have sugar only on weekends. It could work. And because one of the things my husband and I love most about … [Read more...]