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…
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Jersey Royals, Tuna and Rocket with Lemon, Caper and Marjoram Dressing Recipe
Jersey Royals are my favourite new potato of all time. It is only the start of the season and Paulie managed to get me a bag of decent sized Jersey Royals. We have them for dinner the other night and there were a few left over so I thought I would use them up in…
Weald Smokery Salmon, Home Pickled Fennel, Watercress and Caper Salad
I love spring and summer as the salads for lunch are back! Gone are the hearty soups, it’s light fresh and healthy from now onwards, with some indulgences of course! At the weekend with had a really nice cream tea and as I am from Devon (closer to Cornwall side) I am extremely fussy about…
Most Amazing and Tasty Chinese Lamb Stew with Wild Rice Recipe
I love Ken Hom and we have a few of his books if I had to recommend one to buy it would be his Complete Chinese Cookery book. It has his best recipes and Paulie and I are enjoying working our way through the recipes. We do have some firm favourites though and this is…
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…
Warm Cavolo Nero, Bacon and Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Dressing
My healthy take on a BLT. So as usual in the UK it is raining which has also dropped the warmer temperatures we have been having. On days like this I really fancy something warm so my immediate thought was a BLT sandwich but no, Paulie and I are being good so I looked in…
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…
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…
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