Biscuits for cheese
It’s been quite a year and I know lots of people are thinking about how to do things differently to celebrate this festive season.…
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Recipes for all occasions.
We love cooking and are always trying new recipes along with tearing the cookery pages out of magazines and newspapers. Here you have recipes and ideas to help you get started in the kitchen and build up your confidence as you get more adventurous.
Being creative, we like to rustle up the old tried and tested classics and experiment with new ways of cooking. Not sure what to do with that one last piece of cabbage? Got the wrong kind of sugar for your recipe? You’ve come to the right place.
Festive roasted vegetables
I love this recipe and it’s so versatile. I used Brussels sprouts, carrot, sweet potato and some squash this time, but you can mix…
Perfect little scones for afternoon tea
I love this scone recipe – and, believe me, I have tried many. All in the interests of research, you understand. There’s something very…
Gravlax for a tasty starter
It all started when I was trying to decide what would complement a Scandinavian rye loaf. I am not a huge fan of pickled…
Tuna and beans in a delicious salad
I love this salad – it might seem like a strange suggestion for a cold rainy day, which is what it is today in…
Butternut squash soup
It’s squash time of year! I love a butternut squash, so I was pleased to see a magnificent specimen in my Oddbox delivery this…
Purple Carrot Hummus
Purple Carrot Hummus What to do when a large bunch of purple carrots catches your eye? These are really good for you and, apparently,…
Polenta Chips
Polenta Chips How often do you go through your kitchen cupboards to see what you actually got? Well, a recent inspection revealed FIVE bags…
Pieathalon 2020
I was ridiculously excited when I got the annual email from the brilliant Yinzerella of Dinner is Served 1972, reminding me that it was…
Spaghetti Puttanesca & Salad Dressing
Spaghetti Puttanesca This is a great quick and easy recipe. You’ll get used to how much chilli you like – I prefer this with…
Stuffed Courgettes
I rose to the courgette challenge! Here’s a delicious and versatile idea for a lunch or indeed a dinner. Or maybe breakfast – who…
Crab Cakes
I was asked to do something with tinned crab for the Lockdown Lunchbox – and I do love a fishcake, so I decided to…