I have piles and piles of cook books as well as notebooks filled with written recipes or ones I have cut out from newspapers over the years. I usually write notes in the margins about when I first cooked it, for who and occasionally the date. This means I usually get immersed in my note books on trips down memory lane as I remember what … Continue reading Greek Style Lamb with Redcurrant glaze
The last days of summer are here and this is a dish full of summer flavours. I love the pomegranate molasses as it adds a lovely sherbert lemony flavour and It makes a delicious salad dressing or is lovely with roasted peaches or nectarines. There is great nutrition in this dish with protein from the chicken the goodness of the nuts and the antioxidants from … Continue reading Pomegranate and Honey Glazed Chicken – A perfect summer dish
My other half is not a great pastry fan especially if it’s not gluten free. These mini quiches are the perfect fast and easy way to a lovely supper and the leftovers are a great lunchbox option. Full of great flavours, loaded with great nutrition and cook in about 15 minutes so what’s not too like. You can use any ingredients you like – the … Continue reading Quick Mini Quiches Perfect for the Lunchbox or a speedy supper
Summer may be on the way but the days can still be chilly and for me a Thai curry is still one of my favourite meals, pretty quick to prepare and really delicious. Roasting the vegetables in advance adds a delicious caramelized flavour to the veg and the end result gives a great bang of antioxidants from the spices plus getting lots of your 5 … Continue reading Roasted Root Veggie Curry
Even I get tired of cooking sometimes, especially January when the excess of December is still fresh in mind. That is why soup is a perfect excuse – Healthy eating disguising a bit of laziness! I like to add some interest and the ground cuimin adds a lovely flavour and topped with chives and crispy onions brings this recipe to delicious heights. Fully of the … Continue reading Butternut squash soup with Cumin, Chives and Crispy Onions
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