Quick Pumpkin Soup
Quick Pumpkin Soup is one of my favourite winter recipes. It is quick to cook and so full of flavour. I roast some of the...
Category : Nuts
Nuts are used to great effect in recipes and help add an often hidden flavour and aroma. Nuts are an ingredient that can be used for breakfast, brunch, main dishes, side dishes, supper, cakes, bread etc. Also a nut is a fruit composed of an inedible hard shell and a seed. This is generally edible and a wide variety of dried seeds are called nuts.
Chicken with Cashews
Chicken with Cashews was my favourite choice at the Chinese takeaway until I discovered this recipe. Now I make it myself and it is so...
Chicken Karaage
Chicken Karaage is a popular Japanese dish that has won hearts far beyond its origins. This delicious, bite-sized fried chicken is known for its incredibly...
Nutty Brownies
Nutty Brownies are a treat in my home. They are simple to make even with the children’s help!! I use a mixture of hazelnuts and...
Yogurt, Honey and Blueberry Dessert
Yogurt, Honey and Blueberry Dessert is a lovely refreshing recipe that is perfect all year round. However, on a balmy summer evening when dinner has...
Perfect Peanut Sauce
A Perfect Peanut sauce is a culinary gem celebrated across various cuisines, enchants palates with its rich, nutty taste and velvety texture, elevating dishes to...
Chloe’s Chicken Fried Rice
Chloe’s Chicken Fried Rice is a simple dish that’s easy to cook and ready within 30 minutes. The only thing I do in advance in...
Colour Macarons
Colour Macarons are a fond memory from my childhood. My mum used to make these and to make sure there was no arguments, made different...
Sausage and Pepper Stir Fry
Sausage and Pepper Stir Fry is a versatile main dish combining Chinese and Italian ingredients. No surprise they work so well together. I slice the...
Tasty Mince Pies
There’s something undeniably magical about the smell of freshly baked mince pies wafting through the house during the holiday season. Whether you’re hosting a festive...
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is such a simple recipe but amazingly tasty and adaptable. Serve as a main dish with seasonal vegetables for a filling meal....
Chocolate Granola
Chocolate Granola has quickly become a firm favourite in our home for breakfast and brunch. The flavours of the nuts, raisins, fruits, oats and chocolate...
Chicken Pad Thai
Pad Thai is the national dish of Thailand and hell its gorgeous. This is a lovely dish that is so full of flavour and textures,...
Sesame Seed Bagels
I love having a bagel for breakfast or weekend brunch. Having Sesame Seed Bagels is even better especially when filled with cottage cheese and sliced...
Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter in a cookie – what is better than that? These Peanut Butter Cookies are a delight to cook and even more to eat....
Roughed Up Chocolate Chip Cookies
Roughed Up Chocolate Chip Cookies are quite simply divine. The lovely cookie dough with the hit of the semi sweet chocolate pieces make this one...
Mississippi Mud Pie
Mississippi Mud Pie is a true wonder of the world. The pie contains a gooey chocolate sauce on top of a marshmallow centre on top of...
Royal Eggs – Huevos Reales
Royal Eggs – Huevos Reales is a superb vegetarian dessert that has been popular since the colonial days. It is even more popular due to...
Pesto Genovese
Pesto Genovese is a sauce that originated in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria, Italy. It is a lovely blend of Italian flavours and textures...
Broccoli with Sesame Seeds
Broccoli with Sesame Seeds is a dish that surprises everyone. The addition of the sesame to the broccoli adds a new flavour, aroma and texture....
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Sweet and Sour Sauce is a version of the classic Chinese recipe. This Chinese sweet and sour sauce sauce is a part of one of...
Cherry Chutney
In the world of preserves, there’s a gem that often gets overlooked – the delightful cherry chutney. Bursting with the sweetness of cherries, the earthiness...
Brie Sauce
Brie Sauce is a French vegetarian starter sauce that sets the style of any dinner. The milk and melted brie served with vegetables especially asparagus...
Walnut Sauce
This Walnut Sauce is a simple Italian recipe combining clean ingredients to create the perfect sauce. The blended combination of the ricotta with the garlic,...
Katjang Sauce – Spicy Peanut Sauce
Katjang Sauce – Spicy Peanut Sauce is a simple recipe that packs a punch with the chillies and molasses. This is definitely one to try...
Cranberry Nut Muffins
The zing of cranberries and the hearty crunch of walnuts are a classic New England combination. Cranberry Nut muffins are excellent warm for breakfast. I...
Pumpkin Strudel
Pumpkin Strudel is an excellent American dessert that has a warming and welcoming aroma. Once you discover this, it will become a popular dessert as...
Honey and Walnut Bread
This mouth watering Honey and Walnut Bread serves 12 so if you’re serving toast at a breakfast or taking a slice for brunch, you’ll be...