Well, I finally launched my first cooking video last week. It’s a short festive clip on how to make Chocolate Peppermint Truffles. These would be perfect for Christmas presents, parties or to simply indulge yourself. A full blog on the experience to follow shortly. Meanwhile, I’ll leave you with the final video link below….
Category: Recipe
Quick & Tasty Lunch – Courgette & Tomato on Toast
Don’t waste your leftover vegetables. For my lunch today I made a delicious meal from half a courgette and a tomato! I heated some butter in a pan, threw in diced Courgette and Tomato, stirred well then added some garlic, pepper and salt. I was out of fresh herbs so threw in some dried mint…
Salmon with Taragon Cheese Sauce, Swede Patties, Spinach & Pistachios
I came up with this recipe last year following a challenge from a Ready Steady Cook Facebook group that I’m part off, involving fellow food bloggers. The ingredients we were given were; Salmon, Swede, Spinach & Leeks. You have “free” list of things like spices, herbs, diary, nuts etc. We had a week to devise…
Goats Cheese & Tarragon Arancini with Beetroot Chutney & Rocket
This is perfect as a starter or ‘tapas’ style dish. I took a goats cheese, tarragon & beetroot risotto recipe and adapted it slightly. Instead of adding the beetroot to the risotto, I made a separate chutney. After rolling the cooled risotto into balls, I placed a good size piece of goats cheese in the…
South America (Part 8): Machu Picchu Trip Day 3 – Zip Lining & Base Camp
I’m not going to lie, I woke up in a cold sweat during the night at the thought of zip lining the next day. My new founded fear of heights had got to me! That morning we had opted to conquer not just one, but four zip lines, plus a suspension bridge. One of the…
Guest Blog: We need to talk about the Cheese (Sauce)! – by John Kane
I’d like to introduce my first guest blogger, John Kane, aka my little brother! John is currently residing in Perth, Western Australia, but is moving back to the UK later on this year. Like myself, and our other siblings, John loves his food and certainly knows his way around a kitchen. I particularly enjoy his…
Thoran: Dry Kerala Curry of Cabbage, Carrot & Coconut
Don’t let the word ‘Dry’ put you off this recipe, it’s tasty, nutritious with a spicy kick. I can’t take credit for this one, it’s from Rick Steins Indian book, hailing from Kerala, Southern India. Traditionally this dish was made from whatever vegetables that could be found. The curry is enough on its own, served…
Asian Spiced Salmon Fillets with Cauliflower Rice
This recipe was a bit of an experimental one when cooking for the family last night. I threw together some of my favourite spices and this is the end result! The Salmons marinaded in Soy Sauce, Lime, Honey, Garlic, Chilli, Ginger & Chinese 5 Spice. I love roasted Cauliflower, the flavour becomes more intense when…
Spag Bol with a Cheeky Little Twist!
It’s quick, it’s tasty, it’s nutritious and it’s possibly one of best loved dishes in the world…..Spaghetti Bolognese! The basis for my Spag Bol recipe is similar to that of a traditional recipe, with the main exception being a dollop of HP Sauce (Brown Sauce). Yes, good old HP Sauce! Some of you may not…
Pistachio, Grape & Apple Stuffing……An alternative addition to your Christmas Meal!
Forget the Turkey or the Roasties…..for me it’s all about a good stuffing at Christmas! I’m not even sure where this recipe originates from. My friends husband made it one year whilst cooking a Christmas meal for myself and some friends, and I stole the recipe from him. I’ve adapted it slightly over the years….
The Messy Cook Travels 