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
Mikes Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mikes Chocolate Chip Cookies are a must for any cookie fan. This simple American recipe combines home made dough and chocolate chips into a beautiful
Quick Vodka Pasta
Quick Vodka Pasta is a simple Italianish recipe with a kick. The vodka adds a different dimension to the usual recipe but works incredibly well.
Avocado and Poached Egg on Toast
Avocado and Poached Egg on Toast is a lovely British meal. Whether it be for breakfast, brunch or lunch but always as the main dish.
Simple BBQ Marinade
Simple BBQ Marinade is a a perfect accompaniment for most BBQ meals. Making this marinade and covering the meat/poultry in advance and leaving the proteins
Simple Shortcrust Pastry
Simple Shortcrust Pastry is so simple even I can do it. The taste of homemade pastry is a lot better than shop brought. Also, you
Stilton and Leek Quiche
Let me tell you about this incredible dish that I recently discovered – Stilton and Leek Quiche. Trust me, it’s an absolute game-changer in the
Easy Garlic and Herb Dip
Easy Garlic and Herb Dip is a lovely fresh yoghurt and mayonnaise based recipe with the aroma and hit of herbs. I love to use
Mustard and Mango Dip
Mustard and Mango Dip is a warm yet refreshing dip that is perfect for cooked chicken. Luckily you can make this dip ahead of time
Mushroom, Bacon and Fennel Pasta
Mushroom, Bacon and Fennel Pasta is one of my favourites recipes. The bacon, mushroom and pasta go so well together but add fennel and so
Homemade BBQ Chicken Wings
Homemade BBQ Chicken Wings are a thing of beauty. Cook them in the oven when its cold out and on the Barbecue when its hot.
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
Chicken Satay Skewers
Chicken Satay Skewers is a dish that I grill during the cooler months and BBQ in the warmer months. This Thai recipe is easy to
Chicken Salt
Chicken Salt may sound strange but it takes a dish to a new level. Add it as a topping to Baked Potatoes, chips or lightly
Sri Lankan Fish Rolls
Sri Lankan Fish Rolls are a superb main dish, side dish and snack all in one. They are similar to fish cakes but have the
Simple Shortbread
Simple Shortbread is a superb biscuit for dunking. The taste is amazing and when ready from start to eating within 35 minutes its a perfect
Indian Chawal Balls
Indian Chawal Balls are a superb side dish and snack using up left over cooked rice. Combined with grated cheese, chili and mustard powder for
Banging Burgers
Banging Burgers is what my kids call an American mountain of a “fast food” meal. If you are on a diet then you probably don’t
Smooth Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Smooth Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a versatile recipe that is simple, fast and very very tasty. This sauce has many uses. Mix with fresh cooked
Barbecue Chicken Thighs
Barbecue Chicken Thighs is a simple recipe that is one of my favourites. Its always bbq season at my house and these are a popular
Sweet Steamed Mussels
Sweet Steamed Mussels are easy to prepare and fast to cook. However, they taste amazing and served as a main dish with crusty bread its
Just’s Jerk Spare Ribs
Just’s Jerk Spare Ribs is a favourite of a good friend Justina, hence Just’s. This is a lovely American recipe that can be served as
Mikes Cauliflower Cheese
Mikes Cauliflower Cheese is a recipe from an old friend. It has only a few ingredients but the result is a tasty main and side
Bulk Chili Con Carne
Bulk Chili Con Carne is a superb filling dish that is simple to cook and ideal to make in advance. I make this Mexican dish
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
Budget Sausage Bolognese
Budget Sausage Bolognese is a lovely tasty budget meal that’s full of flavour, colour and very filling. This main dish for 4 people uses mainly
Bacon and Mushroom Omelette
Bacon and Mushroom Omelette is one of my husbands go to recipes for those relaxing breakfast/brunch weekends. Its full of flavour and colour and is