Chutney – Core Recipe
I love making different chutneys. Most of my recipes have come about because I am using up some fruit or vegetables which I found lurking in my fridge or fruit bowl and are coming to the end…
Skillet Roast Chicken – Core Recipe
Cooking chicken in a skillet is one of my favourite ways to roast a whole chicken. You can either simply roast the chicken with olive oil and salt and pepper, to create the perfect golden brown, crispy…
Savoury Muffins/Loaf – Core Recipe
These light and fluffy muffins are the savoury version of my Sweet Muffins – Core Recipe – one bowl, quick, highly versatile and adaptable to your personal preferences, seasonal ingredients and store cupboard staples. You can whip…
Lentil, Pulse and Vegetable Curry/Stew with Coconut or Tomato – Core Recipe
Over 3 years ago my elder daughter left home to go to university and my younger daughter went to boarding school to complete her last 2 years at school. Within a month of boarding, Emma announced that…
Hummus – Core Recipe
Today is all about hummus! Smooth, creamy chickpea and tahini puree with hints of garlic and lemon. Delicious eaten as is but it is also a wonderful base to embellish with a range of delicious traditional (and…
Soda Bread – Core Recipe
I love, love, love Soda Bread. What is not to love about a bread that can be prepared, cooked and on the table in 40 minutes? This Core Recipe is delicious made simply with white flour but…
Pasta Bake – Core Recipe
Pasta Bake – think lashings of a cheesy, or tomato and cheesy sauce with perfectly cooked pasta, often with a variety of different ingredients for flavour and texture, and finished off with a crispy cheesy top. These…
Risotto – Core Recipe
The ultimate creamy, buttery, comfort food. Delicious on its own, a perfect accompaniment with a salad, grilled meats, fish or even a casserole. A wonderful base dish ideally suited to adding further ingredients to make a range…
Cream of Vegetable Soup – Core Recipe
These soup recipes are comforting, creamy, seasonal, fresh, nutritious and full of flavour. Ideal for a light lunch on their own or as a starter if having a larger meal. It is designed to be a 'cream…