I first made this Spelt and Chia Fishtail Plait Loaf about 2 years ago when my daughter insisted that I learn how to do a fishtail plait. After a few views of a YouTube video I managed to do my daughter’s hair with great success. This then got me thinking, why not transfer this technique…
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20 Fab Recipe Highlights for my 3rd Anniversary
I can’t believe that my blog is 3 years old today. I seem to have come such a long way since I started. When I posted my first recipe it was a very relaxed affair and I even over cooked my soup as I’d left it on the hob whilst on the school run –…
ActiFry Chicken Thighs & other quick recipe ideas for when you’re tired!
Today I’m bringing you ActiFry Chicken Thighs! (Air Fryer Chicken Thighs). Whether you’re a busy mum or dad there are days when you simply don’t have the energy to cook but the thought of a ready meal depresses you for its lack of freshness and nutrients. I had such a night recently when my energy…
Smoked Mackerel Pâté
Smoked Mackerel Pâté is super tasty and healthy and great as a spread or a dip! Made with fresh smoked mackerel, cream cheese, horseradish sauce and lemon juice, you’ll be making this again and again! I’m always trying to make sure my family gets a weekly dose or two of oily fish as they are said…
Cream of Leek, Potato & Carrot Soup
Sponsored by Go Compare Cream of Leek, Potato & Carrot Soup is a healthy, family friendly soup packed full of nutrients. As a mum I am always trying to make sure my family gets their 5-a-day of fruit and vegetables and hopefully more. As adults we have no problem eating most fruits and vegetables (ok…
10 Healthy Recipes to get you motivated!
After the excesses of Christmas there is always much talk of diets, detox and New Year’s resolutions. I’m not really a fan of any of these things especially the term diet. To me diets were invented to sell books, classes etc and the problem with them is that as soon as people come off these…
Courgette Soup
A frugal Courgette Soup flavoured with garlic, basil and Parmesan cheese – perfect as a starter or light lunch. I was recently asked if I had a Courgette Soup (aka zucchini) recipe on Twitter so after flicking through some old recipes of my mother’s I came up with this recipe. Back in the 70’s my…
10 Bloggers’ Favourite Recipes
I recently thought it would be really interesting to find out from a few bloggers what they cooked most from their own blogs. This was a very tough question indeed! Of course we have many favourites but the recipes we tend to make the most are the quick and easy ones where you barely need…
Ploughman’s Open Sandwich
Sponsored by Branston Ploughman’s Open Sandwich is a fusion of a British Ploughman’s lunch and a Danish open sandwich. A marriage of flavours that work incredibly well! Happy National Sandwich Day everyone! I had no idea there was such a day (3rd November) until the good people at Branston got in touch and asked me to create a…
Warm Rice & Quinoa Salad with Pan Fried Tofu
Warm Rice & Quinoa Salad with Pan Fried Tofu is so healthy and delicious. Packed full of red pepper, carrot, courgette & onion which is paired with crispy fried tofu, rice and quinoa, this tasty vegan dish is sure to be a hit! This recipe was inspired by a Savoury Rice Salad in my much…