Christmas

Jul 27, 20231 min read

Seared Beef & Tapenade Crostini

Today I went to a drinks party and met some of my new neighbours which was lovely. We all brought a plate of food and here is what I...

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Nov 17, 20211 min read

Homemade Pickled Onions

When Toby was a baby I started making homemade pickled onions in October or November each year so that they were ready for Christmas....

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Dec 29, 20201 min read

Salmon & Avocado Tartare Crostini

These are a lovely canapé to serve with a glass of fizz on New Years Eve. It’s best if they are made at the very last minute as you don’t...

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Dec 22, 20201 min read

Chilli, Ginger, Onion, Garlic & Cumin Roasted Brussels

I told you I was determined to find a sprout recipe for everyone. Perhaps this is the one for you?! Maybe as this year numbers are going...

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Dec 18, 20201 min read

Retro Prawn & Avocado Cocktail

I do love a good prawn cocktail it’s one of life’s simple pleasures. My version takes under 10 minutes to make and can easily be prepped...

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Royal Icing

INGREDIENTS 500g icing sugar 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon glycerine (to stop it going to hard) METHOD Add the icing sugar spoonful at a time...

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Salmon & Avocado Tartare Crostini

These are a lovely canapé to serve over the Christmas period and I think they make a lovely fresh and delicious change from many of the...

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Dec 16, 20201 min read

Simple Marzipan

Makes enough for 1 cake with a little left over INGREDIENTS 280g icing sugar 175g caster sugar 450g grounds almonds 2 small eggs - mixed...

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Dec 11, 20201 min read

Trifle

Every year I make one of these nostalgic beauties and let me tell you everyone loves it! The best thing about it is it’s a complete...

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Dec 10, 20201 min read

Beetroot, Orange & Gin Cured Salmon

This stunning recipe has become a bit of a new tradition of mine. I had no idea how easy it was to cure salmon at home, so hadn’t tried...

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Dec 7, 20201 min read

Miso Roasted Brussel Sprouts

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ok, get ready because I have quite a few Brussel Sprout recipes coming your way. I’m determined to come up with...

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Dec 6, 20201 min read

Seared Beef & Tapenade Canapés

With Christmas right around the corner I thought it would be fun to share one of my favourite canapés with you. Made using black...

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Dec 2, 20201 min read

Miso & Cucumber Dressed Side of Salmon

Here is a lovely twist on the classic dressed salmon which would be a most welcome addition to any Boxing Day buffet or perfect as a...

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Nov 30, 20202 min read

Christmas Gravy

I really want to help everyone simplify their Christmas this year. Let’s be honest 2020 has been a bit of a shocker and I think we all...

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Nov 21, 20202 min read

Christmas Fruit Cake

So in the tradition of stir up Sunday, now is the time to make your Christmas cake, Christmas puddings and mincemeat! To me Christmas is...

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Dec 26, 20191 min read

Turkey Minestrone Soup

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The best thing about turkey is the gravy and the most amazing stock that it creates. If life is too hectic then freeze the...

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Dec 22, 20191 min read

Seafood Platter

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now as you can see this isn’t a recipe as such, more of a serving suggestion. Here I’ve served a mixture of seafood and...

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Dec 17, 20192 min read

Roast Carvery Rib

AD | At this time of year, life can get rather hectic and I’m all for simplifying things wherever possible, but that doesn’t mean that...

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Dec 15, 20191 min read

Christmas Dinner Tray Bake

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I made one of these lovely Traybake’s last year with parsnips instead of potatoes. Many of you tried it so I thought I should...

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Dec 14, 20191 min read

Mince Pie Swirls

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now you may well be a brilliant pastry chef? Or have already made your own mincemeat on #stirupsunday? I have to confess on...

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