Valentines Day calls for pretty, sweet treats! These Almond Biscuit Cups are perfect filled with freshly whipped cream and juicy, succulent ripe fruits… Not having a sweet tooth, I am not much of a dessert, or sweet treat fan, however, these almond cups are a bit of a mix between a pastry and a biscuit. […] Read more…
Gin & Tonic Cupcakes, Moist & Zingy Treat!
Moist and light, gin and tonic laced cake, and a zingy, creamy, gin infused icing to lavishly top this decadent treat off…delicious! My gin-loving friend has a birthday this weekend, so we are off out tonight for cocktails and sushi. Can’t wait for a relaxed night with lovely friends and great food, washed down with a […] Read more…
Super Salad – Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Prosciutto
I know its winter right now, but I always have an appetite for a salad. They are so simple to put together, and as light or as filling as you want them to be…. This salad is a pretty hearty affair, containing one of my favourite vegetables, the super good-for-you, sweet potato. This orangey goodness, […] Read more…
Banana and Gooey Chocolate Bread
This moist, gooey banana and chocolate bread is perfect with a cup of coffee, or for treating the kids at weekends or after school…. I love to be able to give my kids an after school treat towards the end of the week, and this yummy banana and chocolate bread does just the job. It […] Read more…
Spicy Prawns with Chorizo & Lentils
This Spanish style recipe evokes cheerful memories of tapas bars, with sweet succulent prawns, smoky chorizo and juicy roasted red peppers… I like to eat as much fish as I can, and find prawns so wonderfully versatile. In this dish they are a tender, juicy addition, and a protein hit, alongside the lentils. If you […] Read more…
Thai Coconut Green Vegetable Soup
This soup tastes incredible! As well as a healthy dose of green veg, it contains coconut milk and some amazing Thai inspired aromatics to pack a real flavor punch…… I love soup. It’s filling, healthy and in this weather, is a much-needed source of warmth and comfort. The beauty of making your own soup is […] Read more…
Super Easy, Fresh and Spicy Guacamole
Guacamole has to be one of my most favourite things to eat. It’s fresh and zingy, spicy and creamy, and is super versatile…. My husband doesn’t get home until late most evenings, so at weekends we make an extra effort to sit and have family meals together. Having 2 teenagers, time together as a family […] Read more…
Moorish Homemade Dips Recipes
Roasted Red Pepper & Cashew Nut and Layered Houmous dips, perfect for weekend drinks… I have people coming to stay this weekend, and so want to put out some fab dips and nibbles to go with drinks, to tide them over until dinner is ready. Buying ready-made dips is never quite the same. Sometimes […] Read more…
Pizza Night – Healthy & Homemade
Who doesn’t love a Pizza! This recipe for homemade Pizzas will soon become a firm favourite with everyone in your household… Pizza is generally seen as a ‘bad’ or ‘treat’ food, but it really needn’t be if you make them yourself. Take away pizzas tend to be loaded with salt and copious amount of cheese, […] Read more…
Goats Cheese, Sweet Potato & Broccoli Frittata
If you love eggs, and have leftover veggies in the fridge, then this delicious, healthy Frittata recipe is perfect for you. Another delicious recipe, that packs a nutritional punch, with fabulous sweet potato, broccoli and creamy goats cheese. Eggs are so versatile, and this frittata is just another way of incorporating these protein packed little […] Read more…