Peaches are such an underrated fruit. Everyone always loves an apple but I feel people tend to forget about peaches. Many years ago when I lived at home my dad would do the shopping and he would buy peaches. I …
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Roasted Mango – Video Version
Mangoes are a versatile fruit that can be tasty on it’s own or added to dishes. They also are delicious in smoothies, porridge, chutneys and as I have recently discovered, in salads too. I have never a cooked mango before …
Strawberry and Chocolate Cheesecake
Strawberries were always a big part of my childhood growing up. My Nan and Grandad’s neighbour would grow strawberries every year. Mr Lowe was a generous man and he would always give my Nan strawberries from his harvest. Then as …
Roasted Peaches and Cream – Video Version
Normally I would just eat a piece of fruit. The other day I made salads with fruit in. It made me think about roasting fruit and how it would taste after it had been roasted. I decided to give it …
Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream
During the summer months I enjoy making a variety of different flavoured ice creams. Strawberry has always been a favourite of mine. I loved strawberry ice cream when I was a kid. Nowadays when I make homemade ice cream I …
Roasted Pineapple – Video Version
Last month I made savoury salads with fruit in. These were so yummy that I wanted to make more fruit dishes. This lead me to thinking about roasted fruit. Pineapple is sweet but versatile. Also, as I discovered, it roasts …
Roasted Strawberry and Cream
Many years ago strawberries could only be brought in the summer months of June and early July. Now farmers have cultivated them to grow until August in the UK. I’m not sure if this is a good or bad idea. …
On The Hob Chicken Noodle Soup – Video Version
In recent years I’ve been discovering the benefits of ginger and turmeric. I normally serve myself a large cup of hot ginger and turmeric first thing. Last year I started to use it in chicken leg soup. We all enjoyed …
Oven Baked Beef and Black Bean Noodles -Video Version
In recent months I’ve discovered the pleasure in cooking oven baked dishes. Oven baking can give you back time. An oven baked dish could be made in the morning or after lunch and left in the oven. It can also …
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Pesto Noodles with Roast Chicken Wrapped in Parma Ham – Video Version
My son Ted who is eleven absolutely loves noodles but he’s not so keen on pesto. When I suggested this meal he wasn’t sure. Ted isn’t really a fan of green food. I would have called this meal ‘Hulk’ food …
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