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
Indian Style Sweet Potato Crescents I used always love January as a month, a preparation month, getting the house spring cleaned, clearing the garden of the winter debris (ready for more winter debris), buying new notebooks for work and generally planning the year ahead around holidays and trips to be taken. Those of you who know me, will know the devastation that occurred in January … Continue reading Sweet Potato Crescents
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream & Praline Chocolate Mousse Cake This is a layer of hazelnut sponge with a layer of chocolate mousse covered in a layer of chocolate glaze Sponge 160gr butter 120gr icing sugar 5 egggs 80gr ground almonds 75gr ground hazelnuts 75gr plain or plain gluten free flour Oven at 170C Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and … Continue reading Chocolate mousse cake
There are bugs in the house, Coughs, aches and pains (but that could just be from my recent gymnastics class). Nothing too serious and at least the shopping is done, presents are wrapped and all the cooking is prepped. Quick controversial poll, how many women out there did all the food shopping, present shopping, wrapping, card writing?….. Thought so :-), as my husband points out, … Continue reading Fish Smokies
This Ottolenghi inspired dish is perfect for a brunch with a gang as you could get 2 pans on the go and feed a good crowd of people with this tasty filling dish. Perfect filler with protein and good fats – would be a great option before a night out or after a walk on St. Stephens Day. Feeds 2 normally – fed 1 hungry … Continue reading Beef & Eggs…
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