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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Flat Rosemary and Garlic Pork
My son Ted, who is almost 12, absolutely loved this dish. I have made this before as a beef meal and Ted enjoyed it just as much as then as he did with this dinner. When I told him what …
Mango Salad with Chili and Lime Dressing – Video Version
Summer is nearly upon us and during this season I love to eat salads. In recent years I have become a bit bored of the same lettuce, tomato, cucumber combination. Last month I read Hugh Fernley Whittingstalls book called Vegetables. …
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Roasted Mango
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 …
Carrot and Apple Salad with Tahini and Orange Dressing – Video Version
Carrot and apple quite often make a delicious combination. That’s why I have decided to throw these two ingredients together in a salad. For this recipe I wanted a tangy but creamy dressing to compliment to sweetness of the apple …
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Roasted Peaches and Cream
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 …
Pineapple and Cucumber Salad with Mint and Lemon Dressing – Video Version
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 …
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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 …
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