Brown Rice Porridge with Figs and Blueberries
I get it. Porridge made from brown rice sounds wrong – that’s what I thought – until I tasted it! I made stew last week, and I’m posting porridge this week. Sometimes you’ve just got to forget the...
View Article11 Energizing lunches to make you feel great!
If you often fall into the trap of heavy, carby lunches that make you feel tired for the rest of the day, try some of these energizing lunch ideas! Working from home often means I don’t plan my...
View ArticleBaked Ham Hock and Cheddar Croquettes
Ham Hock and Cheddar Croquettes with honey mustard dip. Ummm yes, I’ll have 15 please. Crispy, gooey, cheesy, salty, moreish. Yes all good words to describe these ham hock croquettes and things that I...
View ArticleCauliflower Steak with Spicy Salsa Verde
The versatile cauliflower! Fried until golden, then poached in stock – a great meatless Monday meal! So sorry if you’re a meat-hungry carnivore who just popped over when you saw the word ‘steak’ (try...
View ArticlePick N Mix Popsicles
Ok yes, these pick n’ mix popsicles are pretty naughty, but they’re so much fun for treat day! I’ve got to admit, I was cringing as I was making these ice lollies. Haribo tangfastics, rainbow belts...
View ArticleSpicy Pork Ramen Noodle Soup
This dish…..oh boy. It’s takes a little effort, but it’s so worth it! I’ve had so-so ramen (always a little disappointing when the broth is too watered down) and I’ve had great ramen. This definitely...
View ArticleSpicy Ginger Beef Stir Fry
Spicy Ginger Beef stir fry – tender beef sirloin with crispy ginger, green veg and a simple-but-tasty Chinese-inspired sauce. It feels like I haven’t written anything in soooo long! I know you guys...
View ArticleLake Garda, Venice and 128 slices of pizza in 8 days
I’m going to be that annoying person who makes you look through my holiday snaps today! Back on Friday with another recipe! Our first visit to Italy, and it was amazing! Hot sunny days, amazing...
View ArticleRainbow noodle salad with Dijon mustard dressing
Rainbow noodle salad with Dijon mustard dressing – A crisp, light summer salad with a delicious zingy dressing! I think it’s time to get the salads out again after all that holiday indulgence! Yes,...
View ArticleThai Prawn Spiralizer Salad
Thai Prawn Spiralizer Salad – a lighter lunch with bags of flavour! When I first got my spiralizer, I did wonder whether it’d be one of those gadgets that would end up gathering dust in the back of a...
View ArticleHow to Make the Best Battenburg
The Battenburg – an English classic cake of fluffy checked sponge, sandwiched together with jam and wrapped in thick almond marzipan. Just give me all the marzipan! I made this battenburg for Chris’s...
View ArticlePineapple Ginger Mojitos with Spiced Rum
Pineapple Ginger Mojitos with Spiced Rum – a sweet and spicy twist on the classic cocktail. This recipe is sponsored by thebar.com. Spiced rum has been the drink of the summer for me. Wine and beer...
View ArticleVegetable Bibimbap
Vegetable Bibimbap with gochujang – lots of healthy goodies in this Korean style recipe! One heck of a meat-free meal, this veggie-based bibimbap is packed with flavour! I like this one as a bit of a...
View ArticleBacon Cheeseburger with Baked Parmesan Onion Rings
Bacon Cheeseburger with Baked Parmesan Onion Rings – this is what I call a proper burger! I’ve still not given in and bought a fryer yet. Chris really wants one, but I’m worried I’ll end up posting...
View ArticleSpiced Rum Float
Spiced Rum Float with Lemon Sorbet – a wickedly good drink for the weekend! A super-quick but super yummy post for you today. This is my rum sorbet float! Things have been a bit crazy around here...
View ArticleI won the live cook-off!
What a week it’s been! My posting schedule has gone totally out the window lately – partly because of the school holidays but also partly because my mind has been on a big competition I’ve been part...
View ArticleNo Churn Cereal Milk Ice Cream
An easy make-at-home ice cream with all the flavour of cereal milk! No ice-cream maker required! I’m a grown up now, so I really shouldn’t be enticed by sugary cereals. I’m generally pretty good at...
View ArticleBlog Income and Traffic Report July 2016
Interested in knowing some of the behind the scenes stuff for Kitchen Sanctuary? Here’s the latest in my July income and traffic report. Check out my previous reports here. Whoops! I’m a little late...
View ArticleBlog Income and Traffic Report August 2016
Interested in knowing some of the behind the scenes stuff for Kitchen Sanctuary? Here’s the latest in my August income and traffic report. Check out my previous reports here. So sorry for flooding you...
View ArticleCauliflower Fritters with Homemade Tzatziki
Cauliflower Fritters with Homemade Tzatziki – a lunch with a bit of a difference! First day back at school! I’m sitting in the library, in my gym clothes, planning to get a couple of hours work done...
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