Gifts from Grandpa is my NEW recipe book – out NOW and available to buy on Amazon for only £19.99. Plus £1 from the sale of each book will go to Crisis the homeless charity. In my teens and early twenties I used to work …
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Gifts from Grandpa is NOW on Amazon for YOU to BUY.
Exactly this time last year I decided I wanted to write a cookery book and I’m very proud to announce that the book is now available on Amazon for YOU to buy. Gifts from Grandpa is a book dedicated to …
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Buttery Lemon Slow Cooked Chicken
Roast dinners are just loved in my house. My husband Howard and I love cooking a roast for Sunday lunch. We love eating them even more. So I never think to use my slow cooker to cook a whole chicken. …
Roast Pumpkin and Creamy Brazil Nut Salmon Pasta
Last week I put up a Roasted Pumpkin and Bacon Quinoa Risotto which I have to say was delicious. So this week I decided to try another dish with roasted pumpkin. As it’s Halloween, pumpkin is on sale in most of …
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Spaghetti Bolognaise
Spaghetti Bolognaise or Spag Bowl as we like to call it in this house is a great dish. The recipe I have invented has taken me years to perfect and I finally think I have it. Although knowing me I …
Roasted Butternut Squash and Butter Bean Soup
My husband Howard’s parents came to visit last weekend. We had a lovely day and they stayed for dinner in the evening. I made this soup which everyone really enjoyed. It was a very quick, simple and easy recipe to …
Lime, Cumin and Coriander Hummus
Lime, cumin and coriander hummus is a great dip to have as a snack or it could be used as part of a meal too. I enjoyed it on a Saturday lunch time with sweet potato wedges, while my family …
Slow cooked Pork with Pumpkin, Apples and Sage
Slow cooked Pork with Pumpkin, Apples and Sage is a delicious dish that can be enjoyed during the week or at the weekend without too much hassle. If you have a slow cooker it is one of the best ways …
Coconut, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry (Vegan)
Curry was one of my favourite take-aways, well, when I ate take away. Since giving up sugar I don’t eat a lot of fast food but I love making my own curries nowadays. Coconut, sweet potato and chickpea curry is …
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Leftover Herby Chicken Stew and Mash
Herby Chicken Stew is a great way to, yes, eat more herbs, but also to eat the leftover chicken. I made this stew on Sunday in the slow cooker as I’ve had some leftover chicken in the freezer for a …