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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 8, 20201 min read

Prawn & Chickpea Korma

On Christmas Eve I like to have something with a little bit of spice, but at the same time suitable for the family. This year has been...

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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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Dec 2, 20201 min read

Christmas Dinner Traybake

Ok so not the total full works, but my goodness this was easy and loaded with lovely flavour. It even created its own gravy at the bottom...

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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 25, 20201 min read

Chicken & Chorizo Stew

It suddenly occurred to me the other day that this was the last thing I cooked in March before coming down with Covid 19. Feeling as...

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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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Nov 16, 20201 min read

Porcini Mushroom, Pancetta & Spinach Soup

Can I just say that this soup is a complete winner? Perhaps it’s because it was the result of a fridge raid that made it taste so good,...

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Nov 13, 20202 min read

Thai Beef Curry

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I cooked this yesterday so that we can enjoy it tonight as a Friday night #fakeaway. I have used shin of beef, but I can’t help...

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Nov 11, 20201 min read

Chicken Shashlik Traybake

Here is my version of chicken shashlik. Instead of using peppers I’ve added whole chillies which gives a lovely warmth to the overall...

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Nov 8, 20201 min read

Simple Sunday’s

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today I’m keeping it deliberately simple with roast chicken, roast potatoes and green veg. I find chicken works really well if...

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Nov 6, 20201 min read

Asian Pork Meatballs

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is a really good cheat which works brilliantly and is perfect for a quick meal during lockdown. Normally I make my...

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Nov 4, 20201 min read

Pea & Pancetta Soup

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On a Sunday (if I’m cooking a roast) I deliberately make too much gravy, then on a Monday or Tuesday I use it as the most...

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