I really wanted to be reminded of Asia so I went for this salad with Fresh coconut and crab. You could use fresh crab meat but I went for the cheaper option and it worked so well. This salad is delicious in every mouthful. Creaminess from the coconut, sweetness from the crabmeat, crunch from the…
Month: March 2017
Beef and Carrot Stew with an Asian Twist Recipe
As the weather got a little chillier we thought we would have a stew but I fancied a lighter flavour and saw a Vietnamese stew recipe and thought it was a great idea. It worked really well and the Asian flavours added such a nice flavour. We used heirloom carrots and had it as a…
Zaatar Halloumi on a Spinach and Chickpea Salad with a Mint, Lemon and Honey Dressing Recipe
Halloumi is a firm favourite in our house and I really wanted to try something different with it so I decided to go down the middle eastern route. It worked so well. The entire salad was delicious with lots of hidden tasty treats like the preserved lemons, cranberries and sun dried tomatoes. I will definitely…
Cauliflower, Gnocchi and Blue Cheese Bake Recipe
Sometimes I really fancy a vegetarian dinner and cauliflower bake is one of my favourites. It is so comforting. I really like Romanesco cauliflower I think it has an earlier flavour and doesn’t go too watery when boiled either so it works really well in this recipe. To make it more of a dinner we…
Roasted Miso Squash, Papaya and Noddle Salad Recipe
I am really into miso and I think it works really well with squash and brings out the sweetness. I also love some fruit in an Asian salad like papaya or mango. This salad had lovely flavours and all the must have’s sweet, spicy, salty and sour. It worked great in my lunchbox too. Ingredients…
Pan Fried Haddock on a Cabbage and Flageolet Bean Stew Recipe
This is a simple recipe but sometimes simple is best. It is perfect for mid-week as it can be knocked up in a really short amount of time and it is also really healthy. I do love a one pot too. If you follow my blog you will know I also love a wet sauce…
Ham, Pea, Mint and Pasta Salad with a Mustard Dressing Recipe
Got some leftover ham that needs using up? This recipe is delicious. I think the combination of ham, pasta, peas and mint work so well and really have a comforting nostalgic flavour. It is comfort food at it’s best and is really simple which sometimes is a good thing. I had mine in my lunchbox…
Homemade Wild Garlic Chicken Kiev Recipe
I love this time of year when you can go and forage wild garlic. I have already made muffins, hummus and pesto and I fancied pushing myself a bit further by having a go at homemade kiev’s. I was so chuffed with the result, the chicken was so moist and tender and the wild garlic…
Freezable Wild Garlic Butter Recipe
This butter is so versatile and a great way to use wild garlic. You can use it to make chicken kiev or add a slice on top of a steak or fish to add lot’s of flavour, it would be great in mash potato too. I was worried about getting the shape right but thankfully…
Honey, Mustard and Marmalade Roast Ham Recipe
This was the first time I had made my own marmalade ham and it will be my go to recipe now. It was so delicious it was sticky and sweet with delicious mustard notes. The meat was so tender and the caramalisation on the outside is really addictive. The ham only lasted 2 days and…
Easy Raw Chocolate Square’s made with Avocado and Nut’s Recipe
Paulie and I were in a health food shop buying some staples and in the fridge were these raw chocolate square’s, Paulie has a real sweet tooth so bought one and liked it so much he asked me to have a go at making some. The taste was amazing and it’s texture was like chocolate…
Feta, Roasted Fennel and Tomato Salad with a Balsamic Vinegar and Basil Dressing Recipe
So it is feeling a lot like spring here in the UK so I thought a nice fresh salad would work a treat and it did! Fennel and Tomatoes are so delicious roasted, it makes them release their natural sweetness and really enhances their flavour. You get texture for the walnut’s and crisp lettuce and…
Quick and Easy Sausage and Canellini Bean Casserole Recipe
I love a good sausage (no pun’s please!) They make a cheap quick tasty dinner for mid-week. Having cannellini beans reminds me of baked beans and sausage for breakfast but better. This casserole is so tasty sometimes simple is best and this is one of those occasions, comfort food at its best. Ingredients (serves 4)…
Kale Falafel’s with a Roasted Beetroot and Carrot Salad and Tahini Dressing Recipe
So meatless Monday is upon us so I thought I would share this super salad so we get a good start to the week. I didn’t realise how much we use chickpea’s until Paulie stated he buy’s roughly 2 tin’s a week. Thank god they are healthy and good for you! I really enjoy adding…
Spring has Sprung, Wild Garlic Recipes, Muffins, Pesto and Hummus
I look forward to this time of year as I love wild garlic. So yesterday afternoon was spent foraging for wild garlic, we got 2 bag’s full. I used one bag for the following recipes and the other bag we have frozen down in batches. I got a tip from Michel Roux Jnr this year…