I am not a fan of pizza with tomato based sauces, so when I discovered that pizza bianca is actually a thing, I was delighted. This is how I like to serve mine. But as with any recipe, you can tweak ingredients, and pizza toppings are always so personal (except for pineapple, that’s just an […]
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Gluten free Christmas cake
love making our Christmas cake every year and this gluten-free dairy-free Christmas cake is easy to make and can sit and soak brandy for a good few weeks.
READ MOREMy Quick and Delicious Homemade Pesto Sauce
Pesto is a versatile and flavorful sauce that originates from Italy. Traditionally made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, pesto adds a burst of freshness to pasta, sandwiches, salads, and more. Making your own pesto at home is a rewarding and simple process. My easy recipe allows you to savor […]
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This recipe for crispy tofu is simple and easy to make. I love tofu. It’s a very healthy vegetarian protein option, that if made properly, can be delicious, and healthy. It’s a tasty accompaniment to meals or can be served as a main course to substitute a meat protein. It’s a great snack, and I […]
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I love pumpkin as an incredibly versatile vegetable and this pumpkin pasta bake is really comforting but also a great way to use up pumpkin flesh at Halloween. You can also use butternut or squash if you can’t get hold of or don’t like pumpkin. This recipe works really well and the addition of carrots […]
READ MOREEasy lentil soup, I call this lazy lentil soup
Lentil soup or any kind of variation thereof brings back vivid childhood memories for me. My nana used to make a huge pot of lentil soup, with a ham bone, that she would have sitting cooking or keeping warm for us coming to visit, or when we stayed with her, and it was, frankly one […]
READ MORESpicy roasted chickpeas
Chickpeas are like tiny powerhouses of goodness crammed into a little bean. They’re not just for hummus anymore. These legumes are pretty much rock stars in the world of healthy eating. So, why are chickpeas good for you? First off, chickpeas are packed with protein. You might think of protein as the stuff that helps […]
READ MORESmashed potatoes with herb and pecorino
I love potatoes, partly because they are so versatile, cheap and can be used for so many meal combinations, but also because they are comforting, filling and delicious and this recipe for smashed potatoes is easy, and works well as a crowd pleaser but also for adding to family meals. This recipe serves four but […]
READ MOREOne pot chicken, rice and veggies
This one pot chicken recipe, served with rice and veggies, is easy and delicious. It’s great for a simple but filling weeknight meal or for feeding your hungry family. You can adapt it with different veggies and add spice or flavours depending on your tastes and what your family likes. Chicken and rice is a […]
READ MORESimple omelette recipe, use up fridge contents
An omelette is a quick and easy meal, perfect, I find for the kids, or for myself when I walk into the kitchen and think “eek, I need to feed us, but there’s not a lot in the fridge or I haven’t planned” or as a last minute thing. I know some people get twitchy […]
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