To take my mind off a busy time at the moment, there is nothing nicer then spending an afternoon making a pickle or chutney, especially on a cold, autumnal day. I absolutely love Piccalilli, and to be honest a good quality bought variety is still delicious, especially for sandwiches! But if you take the time…
Firecracker Prawns
We have all probably had a dish from Wagamamas, my fave being Firecracker Prawn. This dish I made for a quick dinner literally using store cupboard ingredients and leftover veg I had in the fridge. Ok, my pantry does have random ingredients in like black sesame seeds and chilli bean paste, but once you have…
Coleslaw…on the healthy side
Although it’s not summer salad season, I still crave a nice, fresh crisp vegetable and even in Autumn, you can still enjoy your fresh, raw veg. This coleslaw is great served with roast chicken, with burgers or as part of a selection of salads as a buffet. I cooked this recently with a piri-piri marinated…
Broccoli, Ham and Tomato Quiche – with a perfect pastry shell
Quiche, not something everyone cooks anymore! It’s not great for the waist, a bit of a faff to make and takes time. HOWEVER, Quiche is delicious! It reminds me of my childhood as my mum would cook one a week. It’s cheap, uses ingredients you will have around the kitchen and once you know how…
Roasted Beetroot and Carrots
Roasting naturally sweet vegetables is a delicious, cheap and healthy way of getting a sweet kick. You can roast lots of types of vegetables, including cauliflower and broccoli, to get a more intense, savoury flavour. Add a few herbs, spices and toppings to create vegetable side dishes that will impress your guests aswell as your…
Chorizo, Chicken and Tomato Stew
It’s the first day that has seriously felt like Autumn, and definitely not the good kind of Autumn! Cold, wet and dull…blargh! So to warm us both up I made a delicous and very economical dinner! Sorry, it’s not a ‘#meatfreemonday’, but today I needed this. What’s great about this dish (if for two people)…
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