The festive season gives me an excuse to do more baking. It’s not something I’ve done that much of in my life so it’s taken me a while to realise how amazingly satisfying it is. You mix a load of dry stuff, add wet stuff to make it stick together, put it in the oven and somewhat […]
Tag: homemade
Recipe: Cheesy roasted vegetable bake
While I do love my meat and could never imagine giving it up, I am also a huge fan of vegetables and love coming up with different dishes. So today instead of simply roasting a fresh selection I decided to try roasting and then baking with a cheese and tomato sauce. The result is a delicious […]
Recipe: Vietnamese-style grilled chicken thighs
So I’m getting very excited as I’m going to be heading off to Vietnam soon. A country I’ve never been to and have been longing to visit for a while. I don’t quite know what to expect but I do know the food is going to be fabulous. So, inspired by my upcoming trip, here’s […]
Creamy baked eggs with garlic and chilli
Baked eggs are an old favourite of my childhood. Popped into the oven topped with cheese, a simple dish that makes such a comforting breakfast. Of course there are many ways to bake an egg and this indulgent creamy recipe makes for a fabulous light lunch – or even a starter for dinner. This easy recipe […]
Recipe: Goats’ cheese & beetroot fiorelli served with fresh spinach & chive pesto
I love beetroot and am always trying to eat more of it. A vegetable with many health benefits, beetroot was first cultivated by the Romans and belongs to the same family as chard and spinach. It’s know to help with intestinal problems, has a positive effect on blood pressure…and it’s delicious. So I was delighted […]
Recipe: Chicken tikka kebabs with spicy Quinola
Today we’re heading from Chile to Peru (in Blogworld – not reality ) to enjoy some quinoa (pronounced keen-wha). Quinoa is an organic vegetable protein that’s packed with essential amino acids and vitamins and it’s gluten and cholesterol free. And the Quinola selection has been sourced from the best Peru has to offer. One of their new ranges […]