Jonny’s Potato Salad
Jonny cooked tea last night, and whilst this would normally result in a fantastic Bangers and Mash or Spag Bol, he completely threw me by serving up a whole bunch of salads! The carrot salad is his...
View ArticleSmoked Mackerel and Roast Veg Salad with a Hot Miso Dressing
Jonny & I hit up the Ashburton Food Festival over the weekend (has anyone been? It’s a great annual gathering for foodies in the South West) and I picked up some smoked mackerel. Dang I love that...
View ArticleMoroccan Sherpherd’s Pie
This morning I was writing up one of the entries for the guide book I’ve been hired to write, and found myself writing the content for this amazing Middle Eastern restaurant in Bristol. Reading through...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Spiced Meatball Stew
This divine Spiced Meatball Stew can be left to cook in the slow cooker whilst you’re out at work, or simmered gently on the hob for around an hour. If you cook it on the stove, do keep an eye on the...
View ArticleSausage and Caramelised Onion Bagel ~ Weekend Breakfast
What a treat this Sausage and Caramelised Onion Bagel is. You need patience to let those onions gently brown and sweeten, which makes this the perfect weekend breakfast. Brew a pot of coffee, grab the...
View ArticleBaked Mackerel Salad with Hot Ginger Dressing
The piggies went off yesterday and in preparation for their return we have been eating out of the freezers for what feels like months. Among the weird and wonderful contents found (pigs trotters, dead...
View ArticleBaked Sea Bream
A crazy quick dish to prepare and bake, this Baked Sea Bream will warm your heart and soul in a flash. Happy Monday! I woke to a very cold start here with a heavy frost and had to dash round all the...
View ArticleEasy Peasy Crab Cakes
These easy peasy crab cakes are the perfect midweek tea or lazy weekend lunch. Serve alongside a fresh salad or some lightly stir fried veggies. As Jonny won’t eat seafood, splurging on a whole crab,...
View ArticleDuck Ragu with Homemade Pasta
I made this gloriously rich Duck Ragu with Homemade Pasta with the meat from my homegrown Muscovy Ducks, but any duck meat from the butchers or supermarket would work well. Just remove all the skin and...
View ArticleGrillJunkie’s Burger a Day Cookbook Review
Grilljunkie’s Burger a Day Cookbook turns the mundane into the divine, and will have you eager to dust of the BBQ. Roll on summer! At last, a top notch round up of burger recipes that go beyond the...
View ArticleFive Spice Pulled Duck Bun with Plum Sauce
I’m off on a crazy exciting foodie road trip around Wales throughout May, and a few of my favourite bloggy friends have stepped in to fill the void in my absence. HUGE thanks today goes out to my good...
View ArticleWild Garlic Chicken Kiev
This Wild Garlic Chicken Kiev is easy and fun to put together and a seriously impressive & tasty dish you’ll enjoy sharing with friends. Deeeeeelish. It has been far too many years since I’ve had a...
View ArticleWatercress Salsa Verde with BBQ Mackerel
So I’m now on day 17 of the Whole30. Nothing major to report, I haven’t struggled or cheated or even felt the need to cheat. My tummy has been better this past week, ever since cutting out coconut....
View ArticleChicken, Orange and Watercress Salad
This Chicken, Orange and Watercress Salad is a real hit with the juicy citrus, sticky balsamic glazed chicken and fresh watercress. This is one of those salads that takes no take time to throw together...
View ArticleSalt and Pepper Beef Jerky
This Salt and Pepper Beef Jerky is a great snack to have on hand when the next meal seems a lifetime away and you want something satisfying to your tastebuds that’s not laden with sugar. Normally I’d...
View ArticleCrab Salad with a Fresh Coriander Dressing
This delightful Crab Salad with a Fresh Coriander Dressing is the perfect dish to serve as a light lunch, or as a starter for a dinner party. The cool sweet meat, the slightly bitter greens and the...
View ArticleBBQ Pulled Pork and Apple ‘Slaw Wrap
I recently had great fun coming up with a few new recipes for Schwartz, the first of which was using their uber tasty BBQ Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe Mix. This recipe smells amazing when it’s...
View ArticleLeek and Smoked Mackerel Quiche
This Leek and Smoked Mackerel Quiche makes such a lovely lunch alongside a fresh green salad and some fresh sliced tomatoes sprinkled with a little salt and balsamic vinegar. Smoked mackerel has to be...
View ArticleRabbit Rillettes
This Rabbit Rillettes is a type of pate made from slow cooked shredded meat and spices. Whilst it is traditionally made with pork, here I’ve used a mix of pork and rabbit. I was recently asked to come...
View ArticleMini Breakfast Pies
Fancy shaking up your weekend breakfast? Why not throw together these cute Mini Breakfast Pies for a relaxed brunch. Just add good friends, and a never ending pot of coffee. Firstly, gather up some...
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