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Salmon with Pesto and Couscous Salad
This salmon with pesto and couscous salad is a real treat. It is light and fresh, packed full of flavour and so quick to make. It is a perfect midweek dish but feels like a treat to eat. And any leftover couscous salad makes for a perfect lunch the next day. I like to make […]
Finger Food
Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a delicious dip that is utilised in so many recipes. It is amazing on its own eaten with veggie sticks, pita bread or crackers. Or it can provide a lovely cooling balance to a rich roast lamb. And it provides a delicious sauce on a wrap with just about any filling. Plus it makes […]
Chicken Spring Rolls
These spring rolls have been a family favourite for many years now and are still a hit any time that I make them. They are nothing at all like a traditional spring roll but are delicious none the less! I will often make a double batch, rolling up to sixty of these delicious morsels at […]
Cannellini Bean and Tomato Tarts
I LOVE making finger food. For whatever reason, making small yet delicious morsels of food to share is something I really enjoy. I’ve got an amazing selection of staple recipes that are always on rotation. But I’m also constantly trying new flavours and creating new recipes to add to the collection. These Cannellini Bean and […]
Soups, Salads & Sides
Haloumi and Greens Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
I’m starting to think that this Haloumi and Greens Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette might just be my new favourite thing. It’s one of those dishes that is fantastic in its simplicity. It combines so many of my favourite things to eat – haloumi, pesto, macadamias and broccolini. It’s quick and easy to make. And it’s […]
Healthy Beef Chow Mein
Who knew there was such a thing as a Healthy Beef Chow Mein? I certainly didn’t! I think of loads of slippery noodles in a rich and slightly sweet sauce. Something a little bit naughty. But when I was asked to come up with a lighter version, I saw it as a bit of a […]
Thai Beef Salad
I think this Thai Beef Salad might just be my new favourite salad! I was in the mood for something light and healthy, quick and easy to make and packed full of flavour. The weather was warm and a salad of sorts was really all I felt like eating. It had been a while since […]
Mexican Chicken Soup
You may have noticed I’m rather fond of simple Mexican flavours. Be it my Healthy Taco Bowl, my Chicken Fajitas or my Taco Bowl Soup I really love the flavours from that part of the world. And this Mexican Chicken Soup is a treasure to go into that category! There is so much to love […]
Quick Chicken and Corn Soup
Gosh I love discovering recipes like this quick Chicken and Corn Soup. Creating something delicious out of not much is one of my favourite ways to cook! It came about when I was trying to eat down the fridge without shopping prior to going on holidays. The fridge was looking pretty bleak by this stage. […]
Roast Pumpkin and Sage Soup
Now I have to admit something. I don’t like pumpkin. I really don’t It’s one of those vegetables that I find too sweet, especially when roasted. So it rarely makes an appearance in our house, even though hubby just loves it. However I do make a mean pumpkin soup and my Roast Pumpkin and Sage […]