St Patrick’s Day fell really nicely this year resulting in a long weekend with a Bank Holiday Monday. With my (big) family invited over for lunch it was important not to waste too much time in the kitchen cooking so I settled for an easy slow roast leg of lamb. Actually it was 1 and a 1/2 legs of lamb as it was a big … Continue reading Slow (Slow) Roast Leg of Lamb and a Strawberry Tart
Sunday lunch of Griddled Lemon Chicken, Pan Fried Brussel Sprouts with Chorizo and Crunchy Rosemary Potatoes was perfect for the day that was in it, easy to prepare so we could all watch the rugby 😦 , very tasty and full of goodness, I marinated the chicken before we headed off to take Eva to the acquazone (it was too cold for the waterpark while … Continue reading Griddled Lemon Chicken, Pan Fried Brussel Sprouts with Chorizo and Crunchy Rosemary Potatoes
We are on holidays at the moment and its a great time to decompress, reconnect and relax. Its only when i get away that i realise how hectic normal life is. Up early, rush to work, work the day , battle the traffic, pick up eva, get home and think about dinner before everyone gets too hungry and a low blood sugar row erupts… Familiar … Continue reading Griddled Spicy Prawns with Quinoa Salad and Harissa Mayonnaise
Lots of people have Dairy allergies, I myself while not allergic to it, don’t like the taste of milk or cream and even ice cream doesn’t really do it for me. Our daughter is definitely allergic to dairy and I can hear it on her chest and see it in her nose (sorry!!) if she has dairy. The difficulty arises with her is ice-cream because … Continue reading Delicious Dairy Free Ice Cream
I love making fish cakes, the right balance of potato to fish (not too much!) and preferably more than 1 type of fish for a bit of interest. Served with some pickles on the side and a green salad makes one of my favourite meals. Full of heart healthy fats and if you use salmon like I did, one of the best sources of Omega … Continue reading Simple Fish Cakes – Good for your ♥
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