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 3 cups roasted unsalted hazelnuts 3 Tbsp cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder/ or 2/3 cup dark chocolate 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp sea salt Instructions Preheat oven to 180C and add hazelnuts to a baking tray. Roast for a total of 15 minutes. This is to just to warm the natural oils and loosen the skins. This will make it easier to blend … Continue reading Homemade Nutella
Today was my granny’s birthday, so as a little something yummy… I decided to make her a cake! Ingredients 200g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 200g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 medium eggs 200g self-raising flour For the filling 100g butter, softened 140g icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Dessertspoon Milk Strawberry or Raspberry Jam Sugar paste flowers, icing … Continue reading Victoria Sponge with Butter Cream Frosting
Ingredients 1kg/2lb 2oz strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 20g/¾oz salt 20g/¾oz instant yeast 800ml/1½ pints tepid water 4 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for oiling 1 x 1kg/2lb 2oz jar pitted green olives in brine, drained and quartered Method Oil two 2-3 litre/3½-5¼ pints square plastic container. Put the flour into a bowl. Add the salt to one side of the bowl … Continue reading Olive Bread Twists
Christmas is all about gift making, good food and lots of yummy treats! Ingredients 1 x Can Condensed Milk 150ml milk 450g demerara sugar 115g butter Method Add the sugar, butter, milk and condensed milk to a heavy based pan and heat gently, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and as the temperature rises, stir the fudge occasionally so that the … Continue reading Oh My Fudge!
C A N D L E S! I LOVE having candles everywhere in my home. I feel it really sets the tone and mood with something so, so simple! No one likes a stinky house either!! 😀 I realise not everyone likes coffee, but for those of you who do… This really is a very inexpensive and simple way of adding a little comfort … Continue reading Subtle Coffee
I N G R E D I E N T S 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Honey 1 x Lemon 1 x Brown Onion, diced 2 cups Peas Generous glug of white wine 1/4 cup of water 4 skinless salmon fillets Seasoning (cracked salt & pepper) 200 ml. Single Cream M E T H O D Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan. … Continue reading Salmon with Pea Puree and Asparagus
I N G R E D I E N T S 1 Tablespoons Olive oil 2 British pork loin steaks or 2 boneless organic free range pork chops 2 Tablespoons Honey 2 Table spoons Whole grain mustard Runner beans 1½ kg Potatos, cut into chunks 125ml Milk 1 Tablespoon Butter 2 Tablespoons Double Cream M E T H O D Creamy Potatoes Bring a large … Continue reading Honey & Mustard Pork, with Creamy Mash
I N G R E D I E N T S For the base 3 cups strong bread flour 1 tsp instant yeast(from a sachet or a tub) 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 200ml Warm water For the tomato sauce 1 cup passata handful fresh basilor 1 tsp dried 1 garlic clove, crushed Toppings Black Olives Mushrooms Red Onion Peppers … Continue reading It’s Pizza Time! 🍕
NOTHING, beats making something yummy with produce fresh from your garden. I made this jam today with my own tomatoes and chillies, so proud! Making your own sauces, dips, jams etc is a lot easier than you think. Give this one a try! 🙂 Good for when you have friends round, enjoying a bottle of red wine, or even just a munch! I N G … Continue reading Tomato & Chilli Jam
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