Mustard is usually only used as a condiment alongside the tomato sauce, and we forget how useful it actually is.
This is so useful. How many times have you wanted a soft boiled egg and it ends up hard or a hard boiled egg that turns blue?
Buttery mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, and really go with most dishes. Have you ever thought of flavouring them for a change? Try some of these additions and up-grade them a bit Finely chopped onion – This is amazing raw, but you could also cook them Fresh garlic, gently fried – saute in […]
You can make this bread in under an hour. The pepper and lemon rind give it a wonderful fragrance and taste. 2 cups flour 2 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp fresh lemon rind 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped finely 3/4 cup cheddar cheese […]
With the petrol price climbing higher we may all have to resort to donkey and cart! Not to worry, apparently they are super smart, live to about 50 years old and can remember people, other donkeys and places they knew 25 years ago!
If you put a can of Diet Coke in water it will float but regular Coke will sink. It’s thought that the amount of sugar in regular coke makes it dense enough to drop.
There are over 7,500 varieties of apples grown in the world. Each can vary wildly in size – from a small cherry to the size of a large grapefruit. The Guinness Book of Records states that the heaviest apple weighed 1.849 kg (4 lb 1 oz) and was grown and picked by Chisato Iwasaki at […]
Have you ever tried millet? It isn’t just for birds! The texture is similar to couscous, which makes it a great side dish for anything with a gravy and it is also lovely in a salad. It is full of nutrients and you can read more about it in this article from Healthline. Use it […]
Make a special coffee for your loved one. Simply hold a heart-shaped cookie cutter over the creamy part of your cappuccino or cafe latte, and sprinkle cocoa powder inside it.
This only takes 5 minutes to make, so is ideal as a side dish for one of our family meals, or add some chicken or fried tofu and have it as a quick lunch 300g Chinese noodles ( or 2 pkts 2 minute noddles without the spice) 2 Tbsp crunchy peanut butter 2 Tbsp rice […]
This is a fabulous recipe as no kneading required. It takes about 10 minutes to mix and an hour to cook. Please note – sunflower seeds turn green when cooked with bicarb – don’t be alarmed! If you use dried fruit soak it in water or milk for about an hour. It keeps the bread […]
Lemon Laced Rice 1 cup white basmati rice (rinsed) 2 Tsp sunflower oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds – black or brown 10-12 curry leaves – fresh are best. Available at most green-grocers and some supermarkets 2 Tbsp cashew nuts 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp salt 2 cups hot water 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp […]
Summer is here and ice cream is essential! This is a delicious ice cream to make and it smells wonderful too. Served with a dark chocolate sauce to make a very decadent dessert 1 litre good quality vanilla ice cream 6 Tbsp roughly torn rose petals (red or pink, and best if they have a […]
These are so easy to make, ideal for a quick supper, breakfast or lunch. 1 roll frozen puff pastry 1 cup grated cheese 3-4 slices of bacon, chopped Chop the bacon and fry until cooked. Remove the pastry from the plastic and flatten it out. Don’t roll it thinner Spread the cheese and bacon over […]
This recipe is really quick to make and is a lovely side dish for something like Butter chicken curry, Turkish Chicken or Italian Meatballs. 1 cup green beans – fresh or frozen 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 cup white wine (or use stock) 2 Tbsp Olive oil Chopped fresh […]
One of the more surprising facts about food. The most stolen food in the world is in fact cheese. Around 4% of all cheese in the world gets stolen. There’s even a black market of stolen cheeses Source Bored Panda
Oh so simple, and so delicious. Just add crusty ciabatta for a super lunch. 2 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced 8 slices of mozzarella or provolone cheese – round looks impressive, but rectangular works too 2Tbls ready made pesto a little extra olive oil for drizzling Freshly ground black pepper Arrange the tomato slices and […]
Shrove Tuesday is the day before the 40 days of fasting for Lent. Rich foods such as eggs, butter, milk, and sugar had to be used up and what better way than in pancakes? Make up a batch and sprinkle with sugar and lemon, or sugar and cinnamon for a quick and easy treat 200g […]
Summer is here and the roses are glorious. Make some of this delicious punch which tastes as good as it looks Combine one bottle of Rosé wine, a large handful of scented rose petals and ½ – 1 cup vodka or cane. Chill for 1hour and then add 1 bottle soda water, lots of ice […]
The best salads are freshly made and quick and easy to make. This is one that is perfect for one person. Rocket is really good and available for most of the year, but you can also use any other herbs with a ‘bite’. Try dandelion, mustard greens, sorrel, watercress or a combination. As with any […]
Have you ever looked into your cupboard and wondered how long an item had been there and if it’s still ok to eat? I often see magazines that tell us how long our food-stuffs last and advising us to be diligent about throwing out the expired ones. But, in the real world, how do you […]
These are so cool.
We love watermelon and these are such lovely ways to serve it….and don’t seem too difficult to carve!
Fresh herbs give an instant lift to most dishes. There is such a wide variety of herbs available, it is sometimes confusing to know what goes with what! You can buy fresh herbs from most green grocers and supermarkets, but why don’t you try and grow your own? Even if you haven’t got a garden, […]
Do you love curries? Here are a few ways to make it even more special. Freshen up the taste with fresh herbs, add some sambals, yoghurt or poppadums to turn your curry from ordinary to fabulous! Chop up some fresh herbs and sprinkle on top. Here are some suggestions of good partners Coriander – all […]
Fresh Herbs are so simple to use and can really work some magic into your meal. Here are some of my favourite ways to use common herbs, but don’t be shy to try them in different ways. In an ideal world we would all have fresh herbs in our gardens or in pots. No problem […]
While frozen meals are delicious and super convenient they do lose some of their texture when heated. You will be surprised how easy it is to get it tasting like a freshly made meal. Try these ideas to ‘Crunch it Up’. A simple salad – Serve your meal with a simple side salad of […]
Fresh Herbs are so simple to use and can really work some magic into your meal. Here are some of my favourite ways to use common herbs, but don’t be shy to try them in different ways. In an ideal world we would all have fresh herbs in our gardens or in pots. No problem […]