This is a very simple marinade but really delicious thanks to an unusual secret ingredient. Everyone who tastes it can get a kind of smokey sweetness but never guesses what…… Tequila, that’s what!. Try it and see, it adds a lovely flavour to chicken and works very well with the beans. I like to use thighs for this – apart from being cheaper, they do … Continue reading Mexican chicken
This cake is a lovely combination of sweet balanced by the lemon- very delicious. When I made it, I brought it into work where it was demolished in no time. I deliberately cut the pieces small so there is enough for everyone but not enough to do too much damage…this way I can have my cake and eat it too. Ingredients 150gr coconut palm sugar … Continue reading Lemon poppy seed cake
I have made friends with my local butcher as the selection of meat in the supermarket can be so disappointing in terms of variety and quality of cuts on offer. Plus if you want to cook with less expensive meat apart from mince, then its time to get acquainted so that you can source your lamb shanks, ham hocks, beef cheeks and other great cuts … Continue reading Ham Hock Risotto with Fresh Herbs
Looking for quick mid week meal ideas? As a busy working parent I am always looking for quick and tasty meals that everyone likes. Having tinned chickpeas and beans on hand means that these can be on the table in about 25 minutes leaving plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the evening, although sadly in my case I mean getting back to work … Continue reading Chickpea and Butter bean cakes with chilli jam
For me roasted cauliflower is probably one of my favourite veggies, I love the taste of it straight out of the oven and could eat plates of it. So when I found a recipe for Cauliflower soup in Red Magazine, I starting thinking about how I could spice it up a bit to add a hit of heat and combine some of it roasted into … Continue reading Quick Cauliflower Soup Moroccan Style
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