Asparagus and Prawn Stir Fry
Asparagus and Prawn Stir Fry is a lovely healthy recipe for those who love food but are in a rush. Served as both a side...
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Homemade Pitta Bread
Homemade Pitta Bread are lovely bread pockets from the Middle East. They are adaptable and can be used for dips, pockets to be filled with...
Ham and Cheese Linguine
Ham and Cheese Linguine is a delightful simple recipe that is suitable for all of the family. I use baked ham for this recipe but...
Children’s Meatballs
Children’s Meatballs is as the name sounds. These are ideal as snacks or as part of a main dish with pasta or rice. These contain...
Curried Sausages
Curried Sausages used to be a thing I would avoid in take away and shops. However making my own is a completely different thing. I...
So Easy Salmon
So Easy Salmon is an accurate name. Place the salmon in the pan, cover with all of the other ingredients and bake. The hit of...
Sausages with Mash and Onion Gravy
Sausages with Mash and Onion Gravy is one of my favourite recipes. Thick onion gravy with soft mash potato and perfectly cooked Cumberland Sausages is...
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a simple but so tasty adaptation of the old Mac and Cheese. Adding Cauliflower as an additional element boosts the...
Prawn Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Prawn Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce is such a simple dish but the flavours are amazing. The mix of the garlic and chilli with plump prawns...
Pasta Pesto with Farfalle
A vibrant simple recipe that’s full of flavour and can be eaten hot or made in advance and eaten cold. Pasta Pesto with Farfalle is...
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
When it comes to having a lovely summer meal, a Tomato and Mozzarella Salad is high on the list. Served as a simple salad or...
Mums Coq au Vin
Mums Coq au Vin is a memory of good times. The aroma fills the house with such a welcome whilst the flavour and texture is...
Simple Prawn Spaghetti
This is an easy dish that makes use of all of the prawns. Simple Prawn Spaghetti uses the flesh, shells and oils of the prawns...
Prawn Noodle Soup
Prawn Noodle Soup is one of the best dishes I have ever tasted. It is full of flavour, textures, heat and an enticing aroma. The...
Roast Tomato and Bacon Soup
Roast Tomato and Bacon Soup combines two great loves of mine. They compliment each other perfectly and create a warming, welcoming dish that is a...
Classic Mushroom Risotto
Classic Mushroom Risotto is such a simple dish that it is a family favourite. However, risottos are very easy to cook and so full of...
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Vanilla
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Vanilla is a lovely side dish. It goes so well with Roast Turkey, Roast Chicken and every other meal. I have...
Simple Pasta Tomato Sauce
Simple Pasta Tomato Sauce may be simple and may be easy to make but still full of flavour. This easy recipe is a go to...
Students Chilli
I lived on this when money got tight in my student days. Students Chilli is full of flavour yet remarkably cheap to make. Adding sweetcorn...
Mushroom Pasta
Mushroom Pasta is fast tasty recipe that is a family favourite. The smoothness of the creamy sauce combines with the mushroom and silky pasta to...
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a simple celebration of summer vegetables, a dish that embodies the rustic charm and vibrant flavours of Provençal cuisine. Though it might look...
Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs
This Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is a classic Italian recipe. The gentle hit of rosemary in the beef meatball brings it to life and...
How to Cook a Leg of Mutton
A Leg of Mutton is overlooked despite its amazing flavour, texture and ability to take on herbs and sauces. Mutton has a stronger flavour than...
Bbq Sardines
When I have a bbq, I have to have Bbq Sardines. The meat falls off the bones and is so succulent it is a superb...
Perfect Baked Potato
A Perfect Baked Potato is a firm family favourite. It can be eaten as a main dish with countless toppings, a side dish and as...
BBQ Beef Kebab Skewers
When it comes to eating outside, there is nothing better than BBQ Beef Kebab Skewers. They are full of flavour, textures and colours that always...
Greek Moussaka
A Greek Moussaka has to be one of Greece’s greatest exports. The layers of the lamb mince and aubergine with a cheese sauce makes it...
Nana’s Chicken Curry
A curry is good but when feeling down, it has to Nana’s Chicken Curry. It is full of good flavour, aroma, texture and is ready...
Lorna’s Spaghetti Bolognese
Lorna’s Spaghetti Bolognese is a dish that I eat all year round. The flavours are simple yet immense. This is also ideal to make in...
How to Make your own Pasta
I always thought it was better to buy pasta. Then I was shown how to make your own pasta by a friend and i’ve never...
Real Tomato Soup
Real Tomato Soup is a very simple way to use the excess tomatoes from my garden or even from the shops. It is so tasty...
Lasagne – Easy and Tasty
When I’m hungry for Italian, there are certain words in a recipe I look for. This has three of them. Lasagne – Easy and Tasty....
Beef Samosa
I have always loved a Beef Samosa. Whether it be as a side dish or snack it doesn’t matter. They are small enough not to...
Bolognaise Meat Sauce
Bolognaise Meat Sauce is a recipe that is permanently on the shopping list. I used to buy from the store until I found this recipe....
Chicken Meatballs
Chicken Meatballs are a true delight. They replace the normal pork meatballs and beef meatballs with a more subtle flavour and texture that will become...
Shrimp and Soft Cheese Pasta
Shrimp and Soft Cheese Pasta is one of those dishes that is warming, fresh, gooey and always tasty. It has become a favourite with my...
Rosemary and Feta Cheese Lamb
This is a recipe I was given by my old neighbour. Rosemary and Feta Cheese Lamb is a dish normally served at Easter but is...