Lemon Surprise
Soft and fluffy lemon mousse layered with trifle sponges which are softened and infused with lemon and topped with a thick layer of softly whipped double cream. This delectable dessert, from my paternal grandmother, is older than…
Chicken Biryani
After 7 days of Christmas feasting, we were all craving something a little different and spicy on New Year’s Day. Typically, I serve more traditional food such as a Beef Wellington, a Venison Casserole or Beef and…
Chocolate Truffles
Velvety and smooth, these dark chocolate truffles, rolled in cocoa, are a luxurious treat. I love them in the morning with a caffè latte. Or with a cup of tea in the afternoon – crikey I’ve even…
Vegetarian Chowder with Nut Loaf and Sweetcorn
Leftover Nut Loaf, sweetcorn kernels and diced new potatoes with onion, carrot and hints of garlic, all served in a rich broth made from vegetable stock, milk and cream and thickened with a roux. This silky, smooth…
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Turkey and Sweetcorn Chowder
Cooked turkey, sweetcorn kernels and diced new potatoes with onion, carrot and hints of garlic, all served in a rich broth made from turkey stock, milk and cream and thickened with a roux. This silky, smooth soup…
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Mee Goreng
A deeply delicious and spicy noodle dish from Indonesia, this wonderful supper will offer a contrast of flavours and textures compared to the past few days of Christmas feasting. It is also the perfect recipe for using…
Chicken, Brie, Cranberry and Chilli Sandwich with Spinach and Mayonnaise
OMG – just had this for my lunch and, not going to lie, it was epic! A hot sourdough baguette sandwich filled with chicken, Brie, some amazing Cranberry and Chilli Sauce from @gochcompany, wrapped in foil and…
Raspberry and Almond Trifle with Amaretto
A classic British Christmas and celebration dessert, Trifle is a glorious and sumptuous combination of cake, fruit, alcohol, custard and cream. If you have grown up in the UK, you will have undoubtedly eaten this dessert on…
Homemade Custard
I was brought up with custard made from Bird’s custard powder, I loved it then, and to be honest, I still love it now. However, when I want to be a bit fancy pants or it is…
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