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Fell in love with cooking after my divorce. I now cook for friends and family most weekends and not poisoned anyone yet.

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Breakfast Bagels with 3 Toppings

AdminJanuary 30, 2018May 3, 2023

by AdminJanuary 30, 2018May 3, 2023055

Breakfast Bagels with 3 Toppings is a simple idea that works for everyone. The choices are Avocado and Marmite, Cottage Cheese and Marmalade and Peanut...

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Simple Egg Fried Rice

AdminJanuary 28, 2018January 22, 2025

by AdminJanuary 28, 2018January 22, 20250217

Simple Egg Fried Rice is one of those dishes that every Chinese meal should have. It is incredibly simple to prepare and goes with every...

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Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls

AdminJanuary 25, 2018June 22, 2023

by AdminJanuary 25, 2018June 22, 2023061

Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls are a lovely variation of the prawn or shrimp spring rolls. This Chinese recipe uses only 200g of chicken but...

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Margarita

AdminDecember 30, 2017January 22, 2025

by AdminDecember 30, 2017January 22, 2025073

A Classic Margarita is one of those cocktails that has never gone out of style. The only way to serve a Margarita is on the rocks,...

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Fish Stew

AdminDecember 27, 2017January 22, 2025

by AdminDecember 27, 2017January 22, 2025046

Fish Stew is a lively recipe that will become a firm favourite all year round. The fresh seafood and rich tomato sauce makes this a...

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Boom Boom Turkey

AdminDecember 26, 2017March 27, 2023

by AdminDecember 26, 2017March 27, 2023078

Boom Boom Turkey is one of those dishes that sounds weird but is amazing. This recipe has been used this in everything from sandwiches to...

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Homemade Sriracha

AdminDecember 21, 2017June 28, 2023

by AdminDecember 21, 2017June 28, 2023093

Homemade Sriracha is a lovely chilli sauce made up of vinegar, red jalapenos, garlic, sugar and salt. Surprisingly despite its fiery sounding name it is...

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Salmon Teriyaki

AdminDecember 19, 2017June 10, 2023

by AdminDecember 19, 2017June 10, 2023071

Salmon Teriyaki i a simple marinated salmon dish. The difference is the flavour is immense and so easily created. Serve this recipe as a main...

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Prawn Pesto

AdminDecember 19, 2017June 28, 2021

by AdminDecember 19, 2017June 28, 2021097

The Prawn Pesto recipe is a make in advance recipe so is ready for any weekday supper over rice and pasta and is always a...

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Beef in Oyster Sauce

AdminDecember 18, 2017October 18, 2024

by AdminDecember 18, 2017October 18, 202415 203

Beef in Oyster Sauce is a dish that typifies how perfect savoury flavours and tender textures can be. Hailing from Chinese culinary traditions, this stir-fry...

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Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

AdminDecember 14, 2017January 22, 2025

by AdminDecember 14, 2017January 22, 2025081

Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp is a easy recipe I found in my mums old cookbook. This is a recipe that only takes minutes to...

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Spanish Garlic Shrimp – Gambas al Ajillo

AdminDecember 13, 2017April 18, 2020

by AdminDecember 13, 2017April 18, 2020077

I first had Spanish Garlic Shrimp – Gambas al Ajillo years ago on holiday. Every time I go back, it is the first thing I...

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Lamb Coconut Curry

AdminNovember 27, 2017January 21, 2025

by AdminNovember 27, 2017January 21, 202520 346

Lamb Coconut Curry is a recipe I normally have once a month after I have cooked roast lamb. Lamb holds the flavour of the coconut...

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Oatcakes and Scrambled Eggs

AdminNovember 21, 2017February 26, 2023

by AdminNovember 21, 2017February 26, 2023166

Oatcakes and Scrambled Eggs is a beautiful dish start the day. Homemade oatcakes and soft delicate scrambled eggs topped with chives creates an amazing dish....

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Gooey Lamb Chops

AdminNovember 17, 2017March 12, 2023

by AdminNovember 17, 2017March 12, 2023066

Gooey Lamb Chops are fast, sticky and tasty. What more do you want!!!! This lamb easy recipe is fail safe and even I can do...

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Roast Tomato Rubbed Toast

AdminNovember 16, 2017January 22, 2025

by AdminNovember 16, 2017January 22, 2025045

Roast Tomato Rubbed Toast – This is a lovely change to the normal breakfast. The addition is mushroom and spinach add an entirely new twist and...

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Toasty Eggs

AdminNovember 11, 2017June 4, 2023

by AdminNovember 11, 2017June 4, 2023083

Toasty Eggs are an enjoyable way of getting children to eat breakfast. Cutting out a circle of the slice of bread and cooking the egg...

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Vanilla Honey Yogurt Smoothie

AdminNovember 8, 2017April 21, 2024

by AdminNovember 8, 2017April 21, 20240134

Vanilla Honey Yogurt Smoothie is a rapid healthy drink I make when I am in a rush. Using semi skimmed milk, low fat yoghurt, bran...

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Cream of Corn Soup – Crema de Elote

AdminNovember 3, 2017June 2, 2023

by AdminNovember 3, 2017June 2, 20230106

Cream of Corn Soup – Crema de Elote is a pure pleasure to eat. The warm thick soup with a slight chili hit is a...

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Lamb dhansak

AdminNovember 2, 2017January 22, 2025

by AdminNovember 2, 2017January 22, 2025078

Lamb dhansak is a mild Indian curry using lamb or goat. This is ideal as an main dish and incorporates the flavours and spices of...

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Sausage Breakfast Wrap

AdminOctober 26, 2017January 1, 2025

by AdminOctober 26, 2017January 1, 202518 168

Sausage Breakfast Wrap is not the healthiest option for breakfast/brunch but it is one of the tastiest. Consisting of only four ingredients, sausages, bacon, tortillas...

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Crab Quesadillas – Quesadillas de Cangrejo

AdminOctober 23, 2017January 20, 2025

by AdminOctober 23, 2017January 20, 2025182

Crab Quesadillas – Quesadillas de Cangrejo are a truly delightfully simple main dish. They are full of flavour, aroma and look amazing. I make my...

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Mole Poblano

AdminOctober 16, 2017June 20, 2023

by AdminOctober 16, 2017June 20, 2023081

Mole Poblano is a lovely thick chocolate based Mexican sauce and is a classic Mole version. Its ingredients include chocolate, chilies, coriander and sesame seeds...

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Turkey Stock

AdminOctober 12, 2017May 28, 2023

by AdminOctober 12, 2017May 28, 2023075

Turkey Stock is a wonderful alternative to the traditional chicken stock. At times like Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter we have lots of turkey but normally...

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Guacamole

AdminOctober 10, 2017January 22, 2025

by AdminOctober 10, 2017January 22, 2025073

Guacamole is a simply one of the best dips on the planet. It has everything that a Guacamole should have. It has heat from the...

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Tortillas

AdminOctober 10, 2017April 18, 2020

by AdminOctober 10, 2017April 18, 2020051

Tortillas are so simple to make that you will wonder why you keep buying them. This Mexican recipe is hyper simple, takes no time to...

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Penne with Asparagus and Salmon – Penne agli Asparagi e Salmone

AdminSeptember 29, 2017June 30, 2023

by AdminSeptember 29, 2017June 30, 2023066

Penne with Asparagus and Salmon – Penne agli Asparagi e Salmone is one of my favourite Italian pasta recipes. The mix of salmon and asparagus...

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German Leek Salad – Lauchsalat

AdminSeptember 5, 2017May 16, 2021

by AdminSeptember 5, 2017May 16, 20210135

A superb way of using up any left over leeks. This German salad is simple to prepare but the kick of mustard, cider vinegar and...

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German Goulash Soup

AdminJune 29, 2017May 4, 2023

by AdminJune 29, 2017May 4, 20230122

German Goulash Soup is one of those welcoming, comforting and soothing recipes that I always look forward to. The soup is full of body, flavour...

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Breakfast

AdminMay 10, 2017January 22, 2025

by AdminMay 10, 2017January 22, 2025044

It is often called the most important meal of the day and each side of the argument has its supporters. I am of course talking...

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Brunch

AdminMay 10, 2017January 15, 2025

by AdminMay 10, 2017January 15, 2025057

Brunch has been called “A strange meal: later than breakfast but too early to be called lunch.” Recently, it has become more popular at weekends...

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Canapes

AdminMay 10, 2017May 22, 2018

by AdminMay 10, 2017May 22, 2018047

Canapés are a type of hors d’œuvre, a small, prepared and usually decorative food. They often consist of a small piece of bread (sometimes toasted),...

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Starters-Appetizers-Entrees

AdminMay 10, 2017January 22, 2025

by AdminMay 10, 2017January 22, 2025045

Starters, Appetizers and Entrees tend to be smaller portions of a larger dish and often involve cold recipes (prawns, gazpacho, salmon etc.). Depending on where...

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Main Course

AdminMay 10, 2017May 22, 2018

by AdminMay 10, 2017May 22, 2018078

The main course is the featured or primary dish in a meal consisting of several courses. It usually follows the entrée (“entry”) course. The main...

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Side Dish

AdminMay 10, 2017January 21, 2025

by AdminMay 10, 2017January 21, 2025042

A Side Dish is an accompaniment of a main course and often consists of vegetables. In addition, they used to bolster the protein (meat/fish) served....

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Dessert

AdminMay 10, 2017June 21, 2018

by AdminMay 10, 2017June 21, 2018046

A dessert is a confectionery course that concludes a main meal. Desserts usually consists of sweet foods, and possibly a beverage such as wine or...

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Spices

AdminMay 10, 2017April 14, 2023

by AdminMay 10, 2017April 14, 2023062

A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavouring, colouring or preserving food. They are distinguished from herbs,...

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