I got given out to recently for having hard to get ingredients in my recipes. Hands up straight away, there is star anise in this one, NOT a show stopper if you don’t have it but it really elevates the carrot soup from a nice everyday flavoured soup to something altogether more delicious. Not that I think it is terribly difficult to get but I … Continue reading Carrot Soup with Star Anise served with Croque Monsieur Toasts
Yummy crunchy spring rolls and HOME MADE, not from a dodgy takeout enjoyed at 3am . These are easy to make, great for when you want to impress your loved ones with your cookery skills as people always think they are harder to make than they really are. Make a big batch and keep them in the freezer as they cook from frozen really easily … Continue reading Prawn spring rolls
This is a really delicious warming soup full of the lycopene goodness of tomatoes as well as the great healing properties of garlic. Roasted garlic adds a delicious sweetness which goes perfectly in this soup. I made this soup for a Christmas family gathering but I come back to it a lot as it is really delicious and great for these cold days. Make a … Continue reading Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil Oil
Balsamic Glazed Beetroot and Broccoli Salad with Quinoa and Feta For some reason I have been craving veggies all week, particularly broccoli which I have been eating by the pot full with a Thai style dipping sauce. It’s probably a reaction to all the Christmassy food – just as well as I need something light and tasty (I swear I’m not going to use the … Continue reading Broccoli and Beetroot Salad
This isn’t so much a recipe, more a oh I fancy something spicy, hot and sour. Paired with some pickle because there is nothing better with Thai food…..anyway the resulting bowl of soup was so good I had to share. Great texture, lovely flavour and a good bang of heat. 2 tbsp red curry paste (I used mai ploy) 1 tin coconut milk 250ml chicken … Continue reading Thai sweet potato soup
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