For those of you that don’t love the red root vegetable then turn away now. To me, it’s a soup that’s full of the beetroot flavour but the fennel adds a delicious twist. Personally I love beetroot, even though it …
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Strawberry and Basil Smoothie
Smoothies are a great way to enjoy summer fruits, but recently I have been adding herbs to my fresh drink in the morning. Basil has a refreshing taste and in this hot weather that’s exactly what I have needed. Plus …
Gluten Free Almond Biscotti
Gluten Free Almond Biscotti Biscuits are always a guaranteed winner in our house and these Almond Biscotti were no exception. I recently made a batch of plain biscotti with spelt flour. Since then I have discovered an allergy to spelt …
Banana, Strawberry and Cinnamon Fruit Leather
Fruit Leather is a huge favourite with my son Ted. He loves it and he always asks me when I will be making it. Ted likes to put in his orders before the new batch I’ve made runs out. I …
Peach, Coconut, Ginger and Lime Ice Cream with a Strawberry and Basil Sauce
A few years ago my mum owned an allotment plot and she grew a variety of fruits and vegetables. My mum, god bless her, is the kind of person who would start a project and half way through would lose …
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Roasted Beetroot and Cumin Hummus
Dips are one of my favourite foods and I especially love eating dips in the summer time. It is a food that is easy to make and store for a few days. Plus it’s the perfect time for eating beetroot …
Fruit Soup with Homemade Custard
Fruit is one of my favourite foods. I love all sorts of fruit and I really enjoy using it in desserts too. When you have a sweet tasting fruit there really isn’t any need for lots of sugar either. When …
Cheesy Smoked Salmon Pizza
Pizza is a firm favourite in our house and my little family love a pizza on the weekend. For those of you that may not know my son, Ted and husband Howard both love bread. So, of course, pizza would …
Turkey Meatballs in a BBQ Sauce
Turkey is such a great meat that I feel for at least 10 months of the year this poor bird is ignored. Suddenly Christmas rolls around in the UK and we all eat copious amounts of the meat. Then it …
Strawberries in Sherry with Coconut Cream
My Dad always had an excuse to add booze to his meals and this recipe is one I always remember. I’m from a family that on my mum’s side my grandmother was tea total. My Nan signed the pledge when she …
