Homemade Minestrone Soup
Homemade Minestrone Soup is a dish that brings back childhood memories of cold days. Especially that feeling when you get home and smell the soup.
Banana and Chocolate Chip Bread
Banana and Chocolate Chip Bread is a must in my house. The children love it, I love it and my husband loves it. This bread
Porridge Oat Biscuits
Porridge Oat Biscuits are a lovely vegetarian treats perfect for snacks and picnics. I add dried cranberries, dried coconut, sunflower seeds and many more so
Crispy Fried Chicken
Crispy Fried Chicken is crispy yet moist and packed with flavour. This recipe takes longer but the result is amazing. Leaving the flour and buttermilk
Salmon with Chilli Sauce
Salmon with Chilli Sauce is a superb dish for a spring and summer day. The warmth of the chilli basted salmon is perfect with the
Brilliant Beef Samosas
Brilliant Beef Samosas are a passion of mine. I have been using the same recipes for 25 years and its still brilliant. The list of
Cheese and Ham Stuffed Chicken
Cheese and Ham Stuffed Chicken is a superb family dish. Served as a main dish with potatoes or fries when its cold and with salad
Pistachio Nut Brownies
Pistachio Nut Brownies were a favourite of my late mother and I used to make a batch for Mothers day and her birthday and in
Vegetarian Quesadilla
Vegetarian Quesadilla is a simple vegetarian recipe that is a pleasure to eat. I use sweetcorn, zucchini (courgette) and bell peppers for the textures. Serve
Fried Camembert
Fried Camembert is one of my favourite starter and sharing recipes. The warmth of the cheese with the crispy salad and redcurrant jelly is a
Prawn Masala Curry
Prawn Masala Curry is a simple Asian recipe packed full of flavours and aromas. Adjust the heat by removing the chillies seeds. Serve as a
Tuna Chilli Pasta
Tuna Chilli Pasta gives the normal meal a kick. This simple main dish is amazing and ready very quickly. Adding chilli flakes takes this dish
Leftover Chilli Nachos
Leftover Chilli Nachos is a Mexican dish I love even more than the original meal. Using the leftover chilli, as I always cooked to much,
Crazy Coffee Ice Cream
Crazy Coffee Ice Cream is one of my favourite flavours of ice cream. Try adding sesame seeds, nuts and fruit. However, I love mine with
My Chilli Con Carne
My Chilli Con Carne is a recipe my mother gave to me years ago when I left home and went to University. It is the
Homemade Apple and Blackberry Jam
Homemade Apple and Blackberry Jam is a surprisingly simple recipe to create a jam that’s full of flavour yet inexpensive . This jam is perfect
Spicy Sri Lankan Potatoes
Spicy Sri Lankan Potatoes is a lovely vibrant vegetarian recipe. This Sri Lankan dish is mildly spicy with a superb aroma and amazing flavour. An
Chicken Thai Curry
Chicken Thai Curry is a delicate dish from amazing Thailand. I make the paste in advance and chill for a few days. Alternatively it keeps
Pumpkin and Ginger Soup
Pumpkin and Ginger Soup is a delicious warming soup that’s perfect for starter, main and as a snack. Served with fresh crusty bread for dunking
Fast Chili Con Carne
Fast Chili Con Carne is a back up dish I use far too often. Its easy and quick to cook and tastes so good. I
Beautiful Butterfly Cakes
Beautiful Butterfly Cakes have been a favourite since I used to make them with my Gran. I am now making them with my grandchildren. The
Homemade Caramelised Onion Chutney
Homemade Caramelised Onion Chutney is one of those recipes I love making. The result is a delicious chutney, perfect for cold meats, bbq, burgers, cheeses
Cheese, Onion and Mushroom Quiche
Cheese, Onion and Mushroom Quiche is a lovely variation on the French traditional Quiche Lorraine. I use onion chutney for the sweetness kick and usually
Ham, Spinach and Mushroom Omelette
Ham, Spinach and Mushroom Omelette is a delight for breakfast, brunch, lunch or my favourite as a snack. It is ready in minutes with ingredients
Katies Donuts
Kati’s donuts are a treat I make for my children and now my grandchildren. They are unfilled to avoid being too sweet. Dipped in sugar
Homemade Vegetable Fritters
Homemade Vegetable Fritters are a French delight. These vegetarian fritters are so full of flavour and body and so quick to make. Serve as part
Baked Chicken Tenders
Baked Chicken Tenders are a lovely quick meal for those on the go. These tenders are healthier than most as oven baked . I have
Perfect Pulled Pork
Perfect Pulled Pork is a slow cook recipe that is ideal for sandwiches, main dishes, bbq’s and more. I add barbecue sauce when its time
Budget Banana Bread
Budget Banana Bread is a thing of beauty. I made this for my daughter and thought I better test it. I then had to make
Bacon and Horseradish Mashed Potato
Bacon and Horseradish Mashed Potato was originally a side dish but has become a perfect main dish using leftovers. I use potatoes and meat leftovers