Proper Sherry Trifle
This is a nostalgic recipe for me. My Nan's sherry trifle.We're talking jam swiss roll and fresh raspberries in jelly, topped with more swiss roll (soaked in sherry this time) and good old Bird's...
View ArticleHoney Roasted Parsnips
An essential part of any Christmas dinner, these roast parsnips are easy make and they taste sensational.Also, if you accidentally buy way too many parsnips (curse you online shopping), then be sure...
View ArticleEasy Mulled Cider
The easiest mulled cider - using mulled fruit teabags instead of individual spices. This mulled cider has a lovely warming, spiced flavour with an extra hit of apple brandy!Definitely one for the...
View ArticleChicken and Rice Soup
A creamy, comforting and filling dinner. This chicken and rice soup, finished with lemon and parmesan, is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. A small amount of rice goes a long way!...
View ArticleMinced Beef Fried Rice
For this tasty, economical dinner, minced beef is fried up with hoisin sauce, garlic, lemongrass and sesame oil until it's beautifully caramelized, then it's tossed together with easy egg fried rice -...
View ArticleAir Fryer Roast Chicken Dinner
A whole roast chicken dinner all done in the air fryer in around 90 minutes. That's roast chicken with potatoes, carrots, cauliflower and green beans!I only use a pan for making the gravy - which...
View ArticleSpicy Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe
Everyone needs a rich, delicious and simple pasta sauce recipe in their back pocket. I believe Arrabbiata is that sauce.A few simple ingredients and a bit of simmering time and you have a flavourful,...
View ArticleOne-Pan Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs all made in ONE pan. The meatballs are juicy with a light crust, and the spaghetti absorbs so much flavour whilst it cooks in the tomato ragu. This is a winning dinner with...
View ArticleOne-Pan Lasagne Soup
Are you a fan of a saucy lasagne? Well this lasagne soup is a sauce-lovers heaven! It's a simpler form of lasagne, all cooked in one pan and topped off with plenty of cheese.It freezes really well, so...
View ArticleCreamy Garlic & Mushroom Stuffed Bread Rolls
These Creamy Garlic & Mushroom Stuffed Bread Rolls have delicious creamy garlic cheesiness stuffed into petit pans and baked until golden brown. Super easy to make and ready in 15 minutes! They...
View ArticleCreamy Chicken and Mushroom One Pan Casserole
This creamy chicken casserole is a real crowd pleaser. I make it as a big batch then freeze half for a quick dinner another night.You can cook it on the hob (stovetop) or in the oven. It reheats...
View Article20-Minute Butterbean and Chorizo Soup
Almost like a hearty, slightly-spicy stew, this butterbean soup with chorizo, is filling and super-flavourful.Topping it off with feta and watercress might sound a little strange, but please try it....
View ArticleSeafood Laksa
This Thai-inspired seafood laksa is a great way to get a fabulous spicy noodle dish on the table quickly, using only one pan and ready in less than 30 minutes. If you like spicy Thai food like I do,...
View ArticleCrispy Orange Beef
This crispy orange beef is tangy, sweet and utterly delicious. An easy Friday-night fakeaway - ready in 25 minutes! I love to serve this up with a big bowl of fluffy rice or some stir-fried noodles....
View ArticleRoasted Vegetable Pasta
This is such an easy way to make a flavour-packed roasted vegetable pasta sauce in the oven! The vegetables are roasted first (in my special garlic/herb/spice mix) then we add in our simple sauce...
View ArticleSticky Pineapple Chicken
Juicy pieces of chicken, fried up with peppers, onions and pineapple chunks in a simple, sweet and savoury stir-fry sauce.This is my go-to recipe when I've got a hankering for a sweet and sour style...
View ArticlePork Carnitas
Beautifully spiced slow-cooked shredded pork, fried up to crisp perfection. You can use these pork carnitas in lots of ways, but I love to load them into soft tacos with onion and coriander (cilantro)...
View ArticleEasy Chicken Lo Mein
Tender chicken pieces, stir-fried with crunchy vegetables, plenty of noodles and a generous coating of my simple and flavoursome savoury stir-fry sauce.You can swap out the vegetables for whatever...
View ArticleOne Pot Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
A throw-it-all-in-the pan weeknight meal that ticks the meat/carb/vegetable boxes with minimal effort. It’s a nice light dinner, which gives this meal a bit of a Summery vibe ☀️☀️ Ready in 30 minutes!...
View ArticleSpaghetti aglio e olio
It looks simple, it IS simple, but it tastes amazing. This Spaghetti aglio e olio - or chilli oil spaghetti as I usually call it - is al dente pasta tossed in warm garlicky olive oil with the addition...
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