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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]