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Healthy Butter Chicken
Is there such thing as Healthy Butter Chicken? For many (maybe most…) even the idea of it is sacrilege. By it’s very nature and name, it is a curry laden with butter and cream to give a luxurious and creamy dish. But sometimes you want all the flavour of a butter chicken without the heaviness […]
Lemon Raspberry Yoghurt Muffins
If you’ve looked around my blog before, you would know I’m a fan of the muffin. From savoury Ham Cheese & Zucchini Muffins to my vibrant Carrot, Apple & Oat Muffins there is a muffin for everyone. And now I have a new favourite – my Lemon Raspberry Yoghurt Muffins. They are delightful! These muffins […]
Mexican Beef Salad with Salsa
I recently had a request for both Mexican flavoured food and interesting salads. Now these are two of my favourite things so it was the prefect excuse to combine the two and come up with a recipe for a Mexican Beef Salad with salsa. And it’s delicious! The salad feels a bit like you are […]
Christmas Gingerbread
The lead up to Christmas is one of those times when my oven is perpetually on and I’m baking all sorts of goodies. Fruit cakes, shortbread, panforte are always on the go and this year I have add in some Christmas Gingerbread. I must say they have quickly become my favourite! This recipe makes plenty […]
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
By now, you have probably realised I love my slow cooker. It’s one of my kitchen gadgets that I couldn’t do without. Typically I use it most during the colder months but recently I’ve been trying to use it for dishes that are suitable for the warmer weather. And this Slow Cooker Shredded Beef is […]
Lamb Meatball Tray Bake
This Lamb Meatball Tray Bake recipe combines two of my favourite things. Meatballs and single pan cooking. And I think most people would agree that you can’t go wrong with either! Just about everyone – young or old, loves a good meatball. And the simplicity of being able to cook a meal with everything in […]
Simple Lamb Rogan Josh
This Simple Lamb Rogan Josh is a fantastic easy curry. The flavours are amazing yet the cooking of it is ridiculously simple. It uses a store bought rogan josh curry powder as the base flavour. And the slow cooker allows the richness and texture to develop over the cooking process. Now don’t get me wrong, […]
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
We’ve recently started eating dinner as family a few nights a week. Taco night has quickly become the favourite meal, appearing every week. But there are only so many tacos you can eat before you start looking for something new to put in them. And I do have a few variations on the classic beef […]
Avocado Pesto Zoodles with Chicken
I love pesto. It’s such a delicious way to really amp up some flavour in a dish. You can go the traditional route and have pesto on pasta but I also love using it as a sauce or dressing. And I love experimenting with different flavour and texture combinations with my pesto depending on my […]
Pork Fillets with Mustard Sauce
This Pork Fillets with Mustard Sauce recipe is an old school family favourite. I can remember eating it just about my whole life and it is still a firm favourite. And not just with me, I know all my sisters still enjoy this dish! I believe it originated from a French neighbour of my parents […]