We love pickling vegetables for our salad’s as it adds so much flavour and keeps so well. This weekend we had a load of carrots left over from a bag we bought so thought we would try them pickled, as the fennel and cauliflower were so successful. I can never believe how simple and cheap…
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Saltimbocca Style Veal with Parma Ham, Sage and Lemon served with Frites
We love the italian philosophy simple recipes that showcase really good ingredients. I often order veal when we eat out and we managed to get some from our local butcher. It was difficult to choose which veal recipe to do but in the end it was obvious, we have a gorgeous sage plant growing on…
Kung Pao King Prawns served with Noodles Recipe
I’m confused, is Kung Po and Kung Pao the same thing? If you can help please do! So this dish was inspired by another blogger fitness675 and it is called Kung Pao, I have ordered Kung Po from my chinese and it is completely different as it is in a sweet and sour sauce. This…
Homemade Pasta Dough 2 Different Recipes and Techniques
So I have my usual way of making pasta 1 egg per 100g of flour but Paulie got The Greedy Italians book for his birthday, in the book Carluccio has a pasta recipe which incorporates semolina flour into the dough itself. I usually only use semolina on a tray to keep the strands separated so…
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner with Black Pudding, Spinach and a Vermouth Tarragon Sauce Recipe
Chicken is so versatile and has a comforting factor about it. You can make 1000’s of different recipes. We had been to the Weald Smokery and bought some gorgeous cheese, salmon and venison which they smoke in house, they also sell proper Lancashire black pudding and I think chicken and black pudding go really well…
Low Fat Pesto Encrusted Cod with a Pea, Leek and Pancetta Fricassee Recipe
Not sure what to have for dinner but want something really healthy before the weekend? This is for you! This dish is so fresh and perfect for spring and summer. Paulie made this up and he has added no cream or carbs to make this really low fat and if you have made your own…
Healthy Noodle, Mung Bean, Raw Broccoli and Carrot Salad with a Ginger and Lime Satay Style Dressing Recipe
This recipe was inspired by a friend I visit sometimes on a Tuesday. We were talking about food and healthy living, my friend isn’t keen on lot’s of meat which gave me inspiration to try and add more veggie dishes into my diet that are healthy too. I am big on flavour so didn’t just…
Healthy Bacon, Tomato, Thyme and A Smidge of Cheese Open Omlette
Omelettes are a quick healthy and versatile back up meal for breakfast lunch or dinner. You can practically add anything to them, as I wanted mine to be healthier I used a strong flavoured hard cheese and used the parmesan grater so it sprinkled over the whole omelette using at least half the amount of…
Paulie’s Birthday Treat Lemon Curd Macarons Recipe
Are they time consuming? Yes Is it worth it? Hell yes! I was inspired by foodamazers post on her lemon curd macarons. My husband and I adore them and they are usually a treat that is brought home by Paul when he has had meetings in London. I was lucky enough to get the macaron…
Healthy No Carb or Cream Pork Chops with a Sage Sauce Recipe
I love do love chops as quick dinner, but I am not keen on heavy creamy sauces. This recipe is a treat as you get the lovely caramelised bits on the pork, a little hit of sage (we have a big plant on the windowsill at the moment) and a sweet flavour from the shallots….
Homemade Pickled Fennel with Star Anise and Orange Recipe
So Paulie and I have been pickling again this weekend. We have pickled some veg to spruce up our salad’s. Check out the cauliflower recipe too! Ingredients (makes the 3 jars in picture) 6 bulbs of fennel, trimmed and sliced into very thin rings 3 medium orange’s ( or 1 per jar) 4 cups white…
Homemade Pickled Cauliflower with Dill and Spice Recipe
If you read my salad post’s you will know that we add pickled items such as capers or gherkins to spruce up and add flavour to our salads. We decided to have a go at our own and we are so pleased with the results. It is so cheap to do it yourself and they…
Tea and Orange Soaked Fruit Loaf Recipe
Sometimes between 10-11am I have missed breakfast and I am not quite ready for lunch, I wanted to make something that isn’t too indulgent or fattening but still juicy and moist as I hate dry cakes. So this recipe is a cross between a loaf and cake and is really yummy. I love the sugar…
Simple Hummus Recipe to Complete Platter for Dinner
I love bits and pieces, platter or meze for dinner. When Paulie is in London all day he doesn’t fancy cooking so it gives us a chance to eat all of the preserved recipes I have made as well as a big bowl of hummus that I make while he is out. Paulie got the…
Healthy Tuna, Black Eye Bean, Rocket and Caper Salad dressed with Lemon Olive Oil Recipe
So Paulie and I are being good Monday to Friday with our healthy lunches. To be honest most of the ingredients are store cupboard and can be used again for different recipes. Preserved lemons, capers, gherkins and tinned fish are a must have for us as they add so much flavour and replace seasoning. I…
