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Aussie Inspired Aromatic Dukkah

This is so easy to make and elevates anything you add it to. I had never heard of it before until hubby brought it back from his trip to oz. I was mind blown as it is a seasoning bomb. I looked up the origins and I settled on Egyptian routes as the word means…

English Ploughman’s Salad

So I found out today that the first piccalilli recipe dates back to 1694 by Lady Anne Blencowe’s in England. Just shows how good it is as it a firm favourite still. If you grown your own veg its an awesome way to preserve them as it is so versatile. As I was trying to…

Zaatar Baked Eggs in a Tomato Sauce

I love eggs but my husband doesn’t eat them like this. He will only eat them if they are an ingredient in a cake or something. My friend is Israeli and she goes home n the summer. Kindly she brings me back zaatar and oregano. It tastes so good I add it to so much…

Pheasant Schnitzel on Saucy Pasta and Peas

So the game season is coming to an end so it’s my Friday night treat. This was so yummy! The pheasant was really tender, sometimes it can be a little tough as it is so lean compared to a chicken breast. The pasta was really simple but with the crunch of the pheasant and moisture…

Three Mushroom Soup with Parmesan Crisps

It’s that time of year again when the soups make an appearance. I don’t think there isn’t a soup that I don’t like. I opted for mushroom this time. I didn’t want to use cream so I used 3 different mushrooms instead. The flour worked perfectly as the thickener. I didn’t have any bread so…

Air Fryer Halloumi and Pesto Pasta Salad

Sometimes its nice to keep some salads simple. This is great salad for that. It makes such a good lunchbox salad too. I cooked my halloumi in the air fryer. Which made this even simpler. I used my own pesto which I freeze in ice cube trays but any jarred pesto would work too. Just…

Lentil, Sweetcorn and Bean Chilli

Ive been wanting to make a bean chilli for ages. I don’t think I would ever go back to a meat again! This was absolutely delicious. The best thing is it is all store cupboard ingredients so you can chuck in what you have. I served mine with soft taco’s, cheese and guacamole. It would…

Smoked Salmon, Preserved Lemon and Caper Salad

This salad is delicious, Smokey buttery salmon, salty capers and zingy preserved lemon. I used my pickled radish for the sweetness but to be fair gherkins or cornichons would work just as well. I love preserved lemons I like to keep a jar on the go as they take 4 weeks to-preserve. It is really…

Caramalised Basil Pork Lettuce Wraps (Laab)

I love this dish and I have very fond memories of eating it in Thailand. I also use chicken mince. The original laab doesn’t caramalise the pork as much as I do but I think it adds depth of flavour and a fantastic texture. The shallots are only slightly cooked so you still get a…

Chicken Tagine with Dates and Honey

Chicken thighs work so well in tagines and curries. This was particularly nice as it tasted really opulent. It was lovely and sweet but also savoury from the spices. I enjoyed every mouthful. Ingredients (serves 2) Directions

Easy Pate Stuffed Mushrooms

Omg I don’t know why I haven’t tried this before it is delicious and so easy to make. I had some mushrooms and some pate going out of date in the fridge. I decided to put the two together. I always have breadcrumbs in the freezer that I make from the ends and stale bits…

Air Fryer Zaatar Courgette and Ham Salad

I love all the produce you get in the summer. I think if you eat something when it is actually in season tastes so much better. I really love courgettes as they are so versatile and take on flavours really well. This zaatar works perfectly and I always use red pepper flakes rather than chilli…

Rose Harissa and Preserved Lemon Cod Tagine

Gosh this was yummy, but then I again smoked paprika is one of my addictions along with dried oregano! As its summer I thought fish would be a really nice lighter option though chicken would work really too. I make my own preserved lemons (hence the colour) they last for ages and ages. I think…

One Pot Chicken, Potato and Spinach in an Indian Tikka Almond Sauce

Wow this was a show stopper! I managed to pick up a reduced small chicken in the supermarket and thought I need to do a one pot so the chicken is moist. I chose to go down the Indian route. I made my own tikka paste and it was a game changer though I think…

Homemade Easy Tikka Paste

Omg I could spread this on toast and eat it! I wish I had made this years ago, it is delicious and has such a different depth of flavour and of course no preservatives like you get in a jar. I learnt a tip from a famous chef regarding ginger, he explained that there is…