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Butternut Squash serve 5

Creamy Butternut Squash & Coconut Soup

Delicious roasted butternut squash and carrot along with coconut milk, make this sweet, creamy soup a fantastically tasty addition to any lunch repertoire… When making soups I prefer to roast the vegetables as I think it brings out so much more of their natural flavour, as well as a sweetness that only roasting seems to […] Read more…

biscotti plate orchid

Crunchy Chocolate and Nut Biscotti

I love coffee, fact. The one thing that can make coffee better, is when it’s accompanied by a fabulously nutty biscotti…. I wouldn’t eat biscotti everyday, but as a weekend treat to go with my favourite latte they are perfect. Disclaimer: This recipe does contain sugar, but a far less amount than compared to other […] Read more…

Avo Houmous in bowl

Creamy Avocado Houmous Recipe

 Two of my favourite things combined together to make this amazing Avocado Houmous. Creamy, buttery deliciousness with just a hint of zingy lime…. Making your own houmous is just so easy, it literally takes a few minutes, and the taste is far superior to any you can buy ready made. This is such a versatile […] Read more…

Almond Shortbread 2 Plate

Almond Biscuit, Berry & Cream Cups

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 Cupcake individual serve

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…

Spicy Prawns serve in pan

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…

Guacamole Bowl

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…

Dips presented

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…