Tandoori cheese & onion flatbreads

A delicious Indian-style version of cheese on toast. Continue reading “Tandoori cheese & onion flatbreads”

My favourite peanut dipping sauce

This is my take on a lightly spiced peanut dipping sauce: ideal for satays. Continue reading “My favourite peanut dipping sauce”

Crispy aromatic fried chicken

Crispy chicken is always a crowd-pleaser and this dish, with the wonderfully heady flavours of garlic, ginger and white peppercorns, is right up there for me in terms of proper tasty dishes. Continue reading “Crispy aromatic fried chicken”

Moroccan-style cauliflower rice

This is a deliciously light cauliflower dish that it is both easy and quick to make.

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Carrot and swede curry

Whether you are attempting veganuary or not, or just fancy a delicious, flavour-packed curry dish, this should fit the bill. Continue reading “Carrot and swede curry”

Mango, spinach & egg dahl

I don’t eat lentils enough but when I do I want them to be packed with flavour – and this, I think, delivers in bucketloads! Continue reading “Mango, spinach & egg dahl”

Blackberry & apple frangipane tarts

A seasonal treat using freshly picked blackberries and apples, but these are also great swapping the apples for pears or using different berries. Continue reading “Blackberry & apple frangipane tarts”

Thai garlic and pepper chicken wings

I’m a big fan of sticky finger food and is this my take on my local Thai restaurant’s Gai Pad Gratiem Prik Thai: sticky chicken wings in a garlicky, peppery sauce. Continue reading “Thai garlic and pepper chicken wings”

Mexican-style cauliflower bites

Crispy pieces of lightly spiced cauliflower served with a smoky, tangy and garlicky dip. Continue reading “Mexican-style cauliflower bites”

Tangy ancho chilli chutney

This is a sharp, slightly punchy chutney that is quick and easy to make and tastes fabulous. Continue reading “Tangy ancho chilli chutney”

Strawberry, passionfruit and white chocolate tart

A real summery delight, this tart is easy to make if you use a commercial tart case and a commercial curd. Continue reading “Strawberry, passionfruit and white chocolate tart”

Roasted cauliflower salad with tahini dressing

This delicous salad is one of my go-to accompaniments for a BBQ, but sometimes I can eat it just by itself! Continue reading “Roasted cauliflower salad with tahini dressing”

Caponata

This is a seriously wonderful Mediterranean dish of vegetables coated in a tangy tomato sauce. Continue reading “Caponata”

Mojo rojo: spiced red pepper sauce

Mojo rojo is one of my favourite sauces that I have enjoyed on many a holiday in Spain. Continue reading “Mojo rojo: spiced red pepper sauce”

Sausagemeat party ring

This is basically a ring version of my go-to sausage rolls recipe. Continue reading “Sausagemeat party ring”

Mocha meringue mushrooms

Small edible meringue mushroom decorations, with a hint of coffee and chocolate.

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Upside-down pear, almond & honey cake

A light almond sponge with lightly caramelised honeyed pears. Utterly delicious!
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Korean chicken (air-fried)

Sticky, fragrant and with a great chilli punch, these easy air-fried chicken bites are so delicious. Continue reading “Korean chicken (air-fried)”

Air-fried “dirty fries” in 15 mins

Proper delicious fast food, taking about 10 minutes for cooking the fries and then a further 5 minutes of cooking to finish off.

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Rainbow garden fritters

A great summer dish that makes use of practically any vegetables you have lying around!

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Minty yoghurt dip

This refreshing dip, with the toasted cumin seeds adding a gentle warmth of spice, is particularly wonderful with Indian dishes. Continue reading “Minty yoghurt dip”

Punchy anchovy aioli

This very speedy dip, with Caesar salad dressing vibes, packs a lot of flavour. Continue reading “Punchy anchovy aioli”

Parmesan & spring onion “custard”

This softly set, melt-in-the-mouth mousse, which is essentially a savoury custard, makes a great starter or a quirky element of a cheeseboard.

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Halloumi, mint & harissa kebabs

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Baked coconut and lime cheesecake

There are a few piña colada vibes going on with this delicious baked cheesecake!

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Chicken curry pasties

Delicate, spiced pastry packed with curried chicken thighs and vegetables. Continue reading “Chicken curry pasties”

Latkes

This is my oven-baked version of these delicious potato bites. Continue reading “Latkes”

Apple & cinnamon upside-down cake

This is a real return to comfort food classics and is always a treat to tuck into. Continue reading “Apple & cinnamon upside-down cake”

Chilled pea, mint & bacon soup

This is a very refreshing soup using up ingredients in the kitchen. Perfect for hot weather dining! Continue reading “Chilled pea, mint & bacon soup”

Courgette, sweetcorn & mint fritters

These are very simple bites that I am sure will have you diving in for more!
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Thai corn fritters

A really quick and delicious sweetcorn take on Thai fish cakes. Continue reading “Thai corn fritters”

Kung po-style prawns

Another sticky, spicy takeaway-style dish: this time, with prawns, but it works brilliantly with chicken pork or vegetables such as cauliflower or broccoli. Continue reading “Kung po-style prawns”

Sticky tamarind and sesame chicken

This is one of my favourite stand-by dishes and always fits the bill when I want something sticky with bags of flavour, take-out style. Continue reading “Sticky tamarind and sesame chicken”

Roasted broccoli with crispy garlic

This is a very simple, delicious vegetable dish and is a regular visitor to my table when I make a roast dinner or a casserole. Continue reading “Roasted broccoli with crispy garlic”

Mango salsa

Fruity, sharp with a light chilli kick, this mango salsa is excellent served with fish, with curries, as a dip or simple rolled up in flatbreads and devoured!

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Chicken and sweetcorn soup

A delicious, nutritious and comforting soup that is easy to prepare and tastes as good as many restaurant versions. Continue reading “Chicken and sweetcorn soup”

Soft garlic and herb flatbreads

Pillowy soft flatbreads dripping with herby garlic butter: ideal comfort food! Continue reading “Soft garlic and herb flatbreads”

Smoked mushroom & Dolcelatte tarts

With the smoked mushrooms, blue cheese and hint of tarragon sitting on crisp, buttery puff pastry, these easy tarts are full-on comfort food. Continue reading “Smoked mushroom & Dolcelatte tarts”

“Break the rules” chocolate biscuits

Shamelessly rustic chocolate biscuits made in moments! What more can I say? Continue reading ““Break the rules” chocolate biscuits”

Katsu curry

I love a katsu curry, whether using chicken, pork, prawns or vegetables: the contast of that gorgeous silky sauce smothering the crispy meat, fish or veg is wonderful. Continue reading “Katsu curry”

Poppadoms from scratch

I adore poppadoms either with a curry or just to snack on shamelessly, especially if I have with a fiery chutney or two to scoop onto them! Continue reading “Poppadoms from scratch”

Crispy air-fried harissa chicken wings

These very simple chicken wings are packed with flavour, take moments to prepare and will have you coming back for more. Continue reading “Crispy air-fried harissa chicken wings”

Teriyaki cauliflower “popcorn”

The combination of crispy, sticky, spicy and utterly delicious ticks many boxes for me. Ingredients such as soy sauce, garlic, ginger, chilli, sesame seeds and panko breadcrumbs combine with the cauliflower to give an exceptionally tasty dish. Continue reading “Teriyaki cauliflower “popcorn””

Mustard and dill potato blinis

These light blinis (or potato cakes in this case), are so easy, so tasty and so much fun to make! Continue reading “Mustard and dill potato blinis”

Passionfruit and lime drizzle bars

This is an adaptation of my earlier passionfruit and lime drizzle loaf this lily has been gilded somewhat with the addition of a luscious Mascarpone topping and a splash of rum in the drizzle.

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The best sticky BBQ wings with blue cheese dip

Sticky chicken wings and a punchy blue cheese dip: two very compatible bed-fellows that always guarantee foodie happiness. Not to mention very messy fingers! Continue reading “The best sticky BBQ wings with blue cheese dip”

Kaspressknödel – cheese dumplings

Deliciously simple pan-fried cheese patties, using left-over bread and a few staple ingredients. Continue reading “Kaspressknödel – cheese dumplings”

Strawberry and orange mini Bakewell tarts

One egg (yes, just one egg) goes a long way: it actually makes 10 of these Bakewell Tarts to be precise! Continue reading “Strawberry and orange mini Bakewell tarts”

My favourite seeded walnut rye bread

Rye bread is something of an acquired taste; some people avoid it, but others, like me, love its dense, slightly chewy qualities with its pronounced flavour. Continue reading “My favourite seeded walnut rye bread”

Fabulous fishcakes: my ultimate store-cupboard standby!

This is what I think is a real store-cupboard winner: they are delicious, take minutes to prepare and taste like you have spent ages making them!

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