Until recently I would never have thought to put pineapple in a salad. Since reading Hugh Fernley Whittingstall’s book called Vegetables I’ve been inspired to make my salads more interesting. Pineapple and mint are a brilliant flavour combination. In the …
Category: Lunch
Southern Spice Chicken Bake – Video Version
Roast chicken is a huge favourite in our house. My husband Howard, son Ted and I love a roast dinner. As the weather gets warmer I do not want to be spending all my time in the kitchen cooking a …
On the Hob Chicken Noodle Soup
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 …
Southern Spice Turkey Burgers – Video Version
My husband Howard, son Ted and I are huge burger fans. In recent years I have made a variety of burgers. It’s hard to pick a favourite but I think this one is up there. The other night Howard wanted …
Oven Baked Mince Beef and Black Bean Noodles
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 …
Southern Spice Beef Pasta – Video Version
My son Ted is 11 and it’s even harder now to encourage him to eat vegetables. At least he does inform me that he’s allergic to veggies nowadays. Ted just wouldn’t eat them if I put a pile on his …
Chicken Pesto Noodles
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 …
Southern Spice Roasted Chickpeas – Video Version
To be honest, I try not to eat in between meals but occasionally I get a little hungry. Nowadays I try to eat high protein snacks. Chickpeas are a great source of protein and they are also high in fibre …
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Southern Spice Porridge and Egg
Porridge is my favourite breakfast. Well porridge and eggs are my favourite. Therefore a little while ago I decided to add the two together. I normally make a sweet porridge for breakfast but I decided to make a southern spice …
Southern Spice Quinoa Loaf
Quinoa is the seed of a grain that is very versatile. When mixed with other ingredients it make can a delicious bread. As I discovered a few years ago. I have not made a quinoa loaf in such a long …
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