My long awaited copy of Like Mam Used to Bake arrived last Friday and I couldn’t wait to get stuck in. This gorgeous baking book is new from Rosanne Hewitt-Cromwell and I have been a long time fan of her blog, you should check it out here. I wanted to try everything in it but […]
Easy Breakfast Burritos
This is another favourite breakfast in our home. You can eat it anytime really. It is very easy but really hits the spot, particularly if it’s the morning after the night before! It’s the classic combination of eggs, tomato and chilli.
Red Onion and Goats Cheese Tart
This is one of my go-to starters. It is very simple to make, tasty and the red onion marmalade can be made in advance. You can make it vegetarian once you are sure the pastry you are using is suitable. I use shop bought puff pastry. I tried making it once with homemade shortcrust pastry […]
Jalfrezi Curry
Update July 2020 When I first posted this recipe in 2013 my only previous experience of Jalfrezi was from a jar. It has become my go when ordering an Indian takeaway but I’ll be honest, I prefer when I make it myself.
Nigella’s Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
I know, my photography is rubbish! Recently I was looking to make a dessert or cake that was dairy free. There doesn’t seem to be that many appealing options out there! I did read that butter in a recipe can be substituted with margarine (no thanks!) or sunflower or vegetable oil. I wasn’t sure if […]
Crispy Black Pudding Croquettes with Poached Eggs and Tomatoes
Another breakfast or brunch post. Can you tell I look forward to a good breakfast on a weekend?! I know black pudding is a bit of a love it or hate it kind of food that divides people but I absolutely love it. It is really versatile and can be used in so many ways. […]
Harissa Chicken Ciabatta
Harissa is a Tunisian hot chilli sauce which can be used in many ways. It can be used as a marinade or rub on meat or fish. Halloumi cheese marinated in harissa and fried or griddled is divine. You can also use it as flavouring to add to stews, soups, hummus, pasta and couscous. It […]
Pizza Night!
Pizza has to be my favourite fast food. When it’s done well! There is nothing worse than a big, greasy, doughy pizza that so many fast food places try to pass off here. For me, it has to be a thin, crispy base, topped with a tasty tomato sauce and ingredients that are actually identifiable. […]