Spicy Date Cake with Pecan Nuts and a Salted Tahini Caramel – Vegan, Gluten and Processed Sugar-free
Sweetened by dates and some maple syrup, this soft, moist, spicy cake is complemented by a contrasting crunchy, nutty topping and a silky, smooth, luxurious tahini caramel. I love adding a touch of sea salt to the…
Warm Chicken and Potato Platter with Sweetcorn, Mango, Avocado and a Spicy Peanut Dressing
This wonderful platter, with a plethora of vegetables, chicken, eggs and a delectable spicy peanut sauce, comes together very quickly and makes a wonderful lunch or supper. Smply layer your choice of ingredients on a large platter,…
One-pot Thai Roast Chicken, New Potatoes and Green Beans with a Red Curry and Peanut Gravy
This wonderful one-pot Thai roast chicken recipe is the lovechild of Thai Red Chicken Curry and Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce; two of our absolute favourite suppers. Having made Wadadli Spiced Roast Chicken and Coconut Gravy a…
Rick Stein’s Baked Sea Bass with Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Anchovies and Potatoes
Tender, fresh, sea bass roasted together in one pan with lightly caramelised peppers, sweet tomatoes, salty anchovies and melt-in-the-mouth potatoes. Although this takes over an hour in the oven, it comes together very quickly, and the joy…
Cherry Clafoutis
I am excited that cherry season is upon us again because this is one of my favourite desserts. Clafoutis is a classic, timeless, rustic French dessert defined by both its simplicity and melt in the mouth deliciousness.…
Citronmåne – Lemon Moon Cake, or Lemon Marzipan Cake
This Citronmåne, or Lemon Moon Cake, is a moist, fragrant cake laced with generous quantities of lemon, sweet almonds and marzipan and topped with a zesty lemon icing. If a cake can be considered a national treasure,…
Cream of Sweetcorn Soup
Cream of Sweetcorn Soup: a silky smooth, creamy bowl of golden sunshine! The simple, sweet flavour of the sweetcorn shines through in this creamy delight, which takes only 10 minutes to make and around 20 - 25…
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone is a classic Italian thick soup made from a variety of vegetables, usually with pulses such as beans or chick peas, as well as rice or pasta, all swathed in a rich tomato sauce. In this…
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Lemon and Herb Yoghurt Dip
A fresh, light yet creamy, herby sauce/dip with the the tang of lemon, a hint of anise from the dill, a robust flavour of pepper from the oregano and parsley, and the sweetness of fresh mint. It…
Greek Lamb Meatballs with a Fresh Lemon and Herb Yoghurt
Tender, melt in the mouth, succulent lamb meatballs seasoned with paprika, cumin, coriander and lightened and brightened with fresh mint, oregano parsley and zesty lemon. Oven-baked for ease of cooking and to reduce the amount of oil…
