Many years ago chocolate would have been used as an aphrodisiac. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that chocolate will get you in the mood. Although there is evidence to suggest that it does have a strong placebo effect. …
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Apricot and Orange Baked Protein Porridge (Video Version)
Last year I made an Orange and Ginger Baked Protein Porridge that I thought I would try another orange inspired baked porridge. Baking porridge is a great way to get breakfast on the table with ease. On the morning I …
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Orange, Honey and Soy Roast Chicken with Veggie Rice (Video version)
The other week I made easy roast chicken and rice which was very nice! I thought about cooking this dish again. It was Sunday and I was craving more roast chicken. However I decided to adapt the recipe by adding …
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Masala Spice Sweet Potato Chips (Video Version)
When the weather is cold outside, I like nothing more than to curl up with comfort food. Chips are definitely a go to choice for me. Britain has been built on fish and chips and cups of tea too. I …
Harissa Spiced Sweet Potatoes Mash (Video Version)
Creamy, smooth mash potatoes on a cold winters day in the best comfort food. To be honest I like to enjoy a wide of variety of cook potatoes but I think mash is up there with chips. I would also …
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Parma Ham and Brussel Sprouts – 24 Days of Christmas
Every year I try to serve sprout with Christmas dinner and every year they are always rejected by my little family. As you can tell my family aren’t keen on sprouts. I’m not sure whether it’s the fact that these …
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Orange and Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips – 24 Days of Christmas
Roast dinners are never complete without honey roast carrots and parsnips. I always remember my husband and his late nan extensively discussing how a you can’t have a roast without carrots and parsnips. They loved these vegetables. To be honest, …
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Tom Kerridge Roast Potatoes – 24 Days of Christmas
Recently I heard chef, Tom Kerridge on a podcast talking about the perfect roast potato. He shared his slightly unconventional method. It’s not the way I would have cooked a roast potato but I enjoy trying new recipes. Therefore I …
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Gluten Free Sage and Onion Stuffing – 24 Days of Christmas
Normally when we have a roast on the weekends I don’t make all the trimmings. As it’s nearly Christmas I have decided I’m going to make it all. That includes the stuffing too. Previously I have been reluctant too make …
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Garlic Ghee – 24 Days of Christmas
A little while ago I made my husband Howard and son Ted, who is 11, garlic toast to eat with soup. I made the garlic butter with ghee. Ever since making this dish Ted has been asking me almost daily …
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