So I’m making use of the summer vegetables and pickling everything. I love piccalilli so thought I’d have ago at my own. The agonising part is I have to wait a month before I try it. I added extra mustard powder as I like a quick in mine. At least it will be ready for…
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Marinated Beef Fillet Steak on an Asian Buckwheat Noodle Salad Recipe
This salad was a treat, the beef was so tender. As it is such a beautiful cut of beef I wanted to do it justice so I just seared it on the outside and cut it as thinly as I could. This was my first taste of buckwheat noodle and they were so good and…
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…
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…
Creamy Chicken, Pancetta, Mushroom’s and Peas’s with Fresh Sage Pasta Recipe
This dish is so comforting. There is something about creamy chicken, mushrooms and pea’s combined with pasta that is so comforting. As Paulie has his op tomorrow and is nil by mouth tonight last night we had an indulgent treat, this yummy dinner. The sage pasta adds a really yummy note and I love how…
Hearty Pork Chops, Lentil Ragout and Cider and Mustard Sauce Recipe
I always think a pork chop makes a great mid-week dinner. As pork is quite a sweet meat it really does go well with earthy lentils and vegetables. This is perfect for this time of year a juicy pork chop nicely browned with pancetta, earthy lentils and vegetables all brought together with a comforting creamy…
Garlic and Lemon Roasted Red Cabbage with Halloumi Recipe
A whole red cabbage is always too much for just me and Paul and rather than have it raw twice, I wondered what it would be like baked as we recently had roasted broccoli in a salad which was a great success. The halloumi went really well with all of the flavours and the texture…
Prosciutto Wrapped Pesto Chicken Breast on a Bed of Courgette’s and Tomatoes Recipe
It’s Monday so back to healthy dinners again. This one pot tray bake is easy but really tasty. The pesto and chicken juices flavour the courgettes and tomatoes beautifully and the roasted vine tomatoes are sweet and delicious. Sometimes simple is best and this was one of the first recipe’s Paulie made me and has…
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…