I was saving this recipe until later in the year to post but there’s a right bang of Autumn in the air these evenings. There will be plenty of curries, soups and stews in my near future. And apple and blackberry desserts. I’m starting to turn to comfort food already and this Bangers and Mash with […]
Chicken Fajitas I have a confession to make: this recipe has been languishing in my drafts folder for nearly four years. It is something I cook all the time but usually after work when I just want something quick and can’t be bothered trying to make it look pretty. So I made it this weekend […]
Two blog posts in one week – you lucky things! It’s more beige food but trust me beige can be utterly delicious. And yes, I really am posting a recipe for Mushrooms on Toast.
Nigella has a recipe in Simply Nigella for a nice Pea and Broccoli Soup. It looks very fresh and very healthy. This recipe is not quite as healthy. It’s not bad for you or anything, I’ve just used stock and a little dairy. And then I stuck cheesy croutons on top.
First up an apology to anyone who got an email this morning with a sneak preview of this post, I was having a quick look at the draft and hit publish instead of edit! Mortified for myself. However I think the tease was worth it for these Chocolate Guinness and Baileys Cupcakes. Here it is […]
This is a nice seasonal recipe but really it can be enjoyed at any time of the year.
Yes I am aware that this dessert does not contain either fruit or jelly but I am still calling it a trifle! It’s got layers of cake, booze, custard and cream. So in my book, it’s a trifle.
Last week I read two recipes that caught my eye and I decided to experiment with them. One was the BBQ Aubergine with Jewelled Rice Salad from Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich of Honey and Co on the Financial Times – recipe here (paywall). The other was Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad from Nigella’s new book […]