You may wonder where I’m going here, but stick with me. At the risk of sounding like a stuck record… I’ve never been a big […] Read More
Tag: chicken
Like many people my age I grew up in a house with a spice rack. From memory it was one of those that looked like […] Read More
This is another one of my recipes that’s been gestating for quite some time. Indeed I cooked the first version of it over 2 years […] Read More
I don’t know about you but in my experience a good Mojito is hard to find. It feels like every bar is willing to sell […] Read More
This is not an April Fool. I repeat this is not an April Fool. A couple of weeks ago I was looking back over some […] Read More
I’ve always been quite an adventurous cook. It’s not always led me along the path to success but it’s been a fun journey on most […] Read More
Salad as a concept is a very flexible thing. There are no rules on what a salad has to contain as far as I am […] Read More
My husband, Michael, enjoys food but he doesn’t get as much enjoyment out of food as I do. I’ll often read down a menu and […] Read More
Ginger and Chicken are two ingredients that I really do like together. I’ve published a recipe on here before (Ginger Chicken Noodles) and I am […] Read More
Have you ever wanted to have a recipe named in your honour? I can’t say it’s ever been at the top of my list either. […] Read More
My mum often asks me: “where do you get your ideas from?”. In some cases I am able to say exactly what inspired me. I […] Read More
I’ve always considered Nigella Lawson to be my culinary spirit animal. She’s clearly someone who creates food that she wants to eat, rather than food […] Read More
I can’t say I’d heard of Chicken Tinga until I read Thomasina Miers’ recent cookbook, Home Cook. Even in there it’s only really mentioned as […] Read More
From time to time Michael can be subject to some digestive discomfort, so we’re eliminating potential trigger foods to see if we can isolate the […] Read More
A few years ago there was a programme on British TV that was a mixture between a cooking show and a celebrity interview. The would […] Read More
I love making Bruschetta when we have people round for dinner and drinks. What could make for a nicer little canapé than some crusty, garlicky […] Read More
In 2010 I hosted a Eurovision party for my friends that has become somewhat legendary. Though sadly it has nothing to do with the delicious […] Read More
As a general rule we plan our meals a week in advance. It’s not something we’ve always done, I admit, but we’ve finally made a […] Read More
This is a bit of a bonus recipe… I had some leftover Chicken Livers and didn’t want to let them go to waste. Or into […] Read More
I always find January to be a difficult month. It’s dark and dreary outside and all of the bright lights and colour of Christmas are […] Read More
Ok, so the Great Cheese Glut of early 2019 continues to make it’s mark on what we’re currently eating! Hot on the heels of the […] Read More
Do you ever have one of those evenings where you get a craving for something from your favourite restaurant but can’t be bothered to change […] Read More
When I cooked the first version of this dish some time ago I pretty much relied on the sauce to bring all of the flavour. […] Read More
I think that Fajitas have to be a contender for the ultimate mid-week dinner, don’t you? Firstly, they’re quick to make. If you really try […] Read More