With November fast drawing to a close, and we get ready to say goodbye to fresh, homegrown apples, I thought I’d slip in this delicious, favourite apple cake recipe. Because once December comes around, it’s all about the jingling bells! Apple Cakes Apple cakes are not uncommon, you’ll find variations of it all around the […]
Homemade Oxtail Stew (it’s so much easier than you think!)
Homemade Oxtail Stew is a rich, flavoursome stew with meltingly tender, falling-off-the-bone meat that’s been slow cooked lovingly. So much better than anything shop bought! First published Jan 2012. Updated Sep 2019. Oxtail Stew has got to be one of my all time favourites, perfect in cold weather, but I’ve been known to make this […]
Asparagus and Burrata Salad (with Balsamic Dressing)
This asparagus and burrata salad is quick, easy and delicious, with a piquant balsamic dressing to contrast with the mild, creamy burrata and sweet, unassuming asparagus. So, guess what? Another quick and easy, no long spiel post! Hurrah! Asparagus and Burrata Salad Recipe A fairly fluid salad, I’ve kept it very simple and basic in […]
Asparagus and Tofu Stir Fry (Easy Vegan Side Dish)
This Asparagus and Tofu Stir Fry is a quick and easy, vegan side dish, that takes only 10 minutes to make. Perfect spring time recipe, with asparagus season lasting only about 2 months or so here in the UK. Asparagus are always at their best when in season, packed with vitamins A and C, potassium, […]
Harissa Chicken Traybake (Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken)
This Harissa Chicken Traybake is a super easy recipe with moist roast chicken with spicy, earthy, fruity, sweet and sour flavours. It hits all the right spots, and is perfect with rice, couscous, potatoes or bread. Any kind of bread. This is so perfect for midweek meals, but it is just as at home served […]
Roast Pheasant Masala (Roast Pheasant with Indian Spices)
You’ve heard me say I love autumn about a gazillion times, haven’t you? Because here’s so much fresh game to be had. And today’s recipe, Roast Pheasant Masala is a great example of how to cook game birds with a different flavour than usual. The roast pheasants are richly flavoured with the beautiful aroma of […]
