Ingredients 1 chorizo 1 cup dry cider 1 tbsp virgin olive oil Method Slice the chorizo in ½ inch slices (or chunks if you prefer – this is how I like mine) and set aside. Pour the oil on a skillet and heat on medium. Add the chorizo slices and fry until they change in color, but don’t overdo it. Add the cider and toss … Continue reading Recipe | Chorizo a la Sidra
Ingredients For the Pasta: This recipe is for 4 people, but the rule I follow is 1 egg, 100g flour per person. 4 eggs 400g Plain Flour Generous pinch of salt Additional: 3 Courgette, grated 4 chillies, deseeded, thinly sliced 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Extra virgin olive oil Method Heap the flour on a clean work surface, making a well in the centre. Crack … Continue reading Recipe |Chilli Prawn Tagliatelle
I’ll be honest, I don’t like to use the word ‘diet’, especially on this blog – and so close to Christmas no less! I have recently decided to cut back though, ahead of the many, many, feasts I plan to endure during the festive period.. SO! I’ve been looking at alternatives to my favourite things! This Bhaji recipe is super simple, yummy, and keeps it … Continue reading Recipe | Healthy Onion & Carrot Bhajis
Ingredients For the Cupcakes 1 Cup Plain flour 1/2 Cup Caster sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pinch Salt 1/2 Cup Milk 1 egg 1 tbsp butter, melted For the Glaze 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp lemon juice Method For the cakes Pre-heat oven to 170C degrees and lightly grease your pan of choice (if making shaped … Continue reading Recipe | Vanilla Cupcakes, With Lemon Glaze
Ingredients 4 baking potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges Olive Oil, enough to coat the potatoes 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning For the Cajun seasoning 6 tbsps paprika 1/4 cup kosher salt 2 tbsps ground black pepper 2 tbsp ground white pepper 2 tbsps garlic powder 2 tbsps onion powder 1 tbsps dried thyme 1 tbsps cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to … Continue reading Recipe | Cajun Spiced Potato Wedges
Ok, I apologise for the lack of originality in name – but it is super pink, and it is ‘barbie’ type shade haha. Ingredients 1/2 cup of banana protein powder 1 cup of raspberries (I admittedly usually use a good handful) 1 cup of natural yogurt Milk of choice – (I like to use Almond Milk – Add until you reach desired consistency) Method … Continue reading Recipe | Barbie Pink Smoothie
Ingredients Serves 3-4 500g Diced Beef 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 100g Pancetta, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, peeled, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Small glass of Red Wine 1 can diced tomatoes 400ml Beef stock 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano Salt, pepper & sugar to season Method Heat the … Continue reading Recipe | No fuss Slow Cooker Italian Beef Stew
Ingredients 1 wheat tortilla wrap 2 1/2 tbsp tomato sauce 1 Handful mozzarella, grated 1 Tsp Chilli flakes (optional) Toppings of choice Method Preheat the oven to 200C. Lightly oil a baking tray (trust me I learnt the hard way without doing it!), then place the tortilla wrap on a baking sheet and spread over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle over the cheese. Add any toppings … Continue reading Recipe | Tortilla Pizza
Curry’s for me, like pies, are perfect for using up leftover cold bits of meat. This recipe is simple, easy & delicious! Ingredients 1 onion, finely sliced 1 small knob of butter 1 Tsp ground coriander 1 Tsp ground cumin 2 Tsp paprika 3 Tsp garam masala 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4cm piece of ginger, chopped or grated Leftover roast chicken, chopped into small … Continue reading Recipe | Easy Leftover Roast Chicken Curry
Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1 large, ripe banana, mashed 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (+ more for adding in morning) optional: added maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness* Method Add mashed banana, rolled oats to an airtight container or mason jar. Top with almond milk, maple syrup and stir. Close top and give it a good shake to ensure everything is well-mixed. Place in … Continue reading Recipe | Banana & Maple Syrup Overnight Oats
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