This Blackbean Soup is one of my personal favourites. It may be the colour I can’t resist because I love black (or purple). But I think its that I love the thick garlicky blackbean soup with bacon and avocado because it is so easy to make. Cuban Blackbean Soup shortcut I am a bit biased…
Sweet Potato, Peanut, Chickpea stew West African style
This hearty delicious Sweet Potato, Peanut, Chickpea stew is rich in flavour, it’s warm and comforting for the cold nights ahead. This is one that will feed a crowd or create a few nights of relaxed meals West African Foods Peanut butter or groundnut stews are common in West Africa. In Senegal and Gambia yams,…
Chocolate Sourdough Cake, milk chocolate buttercream
Pretty much everyone likes a Chocolate cake and this one will be no exception. It’s a very special kind of sourdough cake that uses starter as part of the ingredients. What is a Chocolate Sourdough cake? This chocolate cake recipe is made using the part of the sourdough starter that is discarded every other day….
Chicken in a pot with orange dijon and garlic
Are you fighting over the dishes still? One Pot recipes are the best at saving time and dishes and this Chicken in a pot with orange, dijon and garlic is perfect. Stop the fights bake some chicken. Dijon is a natural match with orange and thyme I used a handful of staples to make this….
Tiropita. Baked feta in filo with honey and lemon
This is a twist on one of my favourite Greek dishes. Fried cheese with honey. This baked feta in filo with honey and lemon is often called a Tiropita or cheese pie. It is very quick to make but wow is it good! If you are looking for a quick starter (made in a small…
Tofu Bowl with sesame, sweet potato, miso and kimchi
You will love this Tofu Bowl with sesame, sweet potato, miso and kimchi. It is really easy and you’ll be surprised how very good it tastes. I am obsessed with this miso glaze recipe on in this dish and I use it on everything! If you want to make an impressive plant-based dish you can…
Athens, Greece in pictures
There is no country like Greece. The generosity, the scenery, the water, the cats! What a place to visit. I am sure if you have been these pictures will make you want to return. After many many years of dreaming about going to Greece, I’ve finally been. If you haven’t visited Greece I am sure…
Raita. Cucumber and garlic relish
Raita is a simple relish most often found in Indian cookery. It is very easy to make yet with hot food or rich curry it is cooling and seems to enhance spiced flavours. Although this is a condiment from India that works beautifully with a big Indian curry it is equally good with stirfried vegetables…
Butter Chicken Tray bake
This Butter Chicken Tray bake could become one of your favourites. I love this kind of oven cooked dinner. So easy so delicious all baked in together. A family favourite cooked in a new way! Butter Chicken is such a maligned dish, but it is one of those that everyone secretly loves. This version is…
Fruit cake, Christmas cake, last minute hacks
Never let anyone tell you you are too late! This fruit cake can be made at any time at all- even the day you want it. It’s a boiled fruit cake that can be mixed all in one pot before baking. It really is as simple as that. No marinating no creaming just mix, simmer…
Honey and Yoghurt Tart
Are you trying to think of a dessert that is equally good at dinner as it is for an impressive afternoon tea? Of course, you are. This Honey and Yoghurt tart is a make ahead beauty that is an easy recipe plus EVERYONE always loves it. Yes, I even promise this dessert is great 3…
Sweet and Sour Pork Belly baked in one pot
Do you love Pork Belly but aren’t confident to cook it? Well, this Sweet and Sour Pork Belly is baked in sauce and it’s both easy and totally gives you the luscious taste of soft Pork Belly. Plus did I say it’s tray baked? That means you put it in the oven and come back…
White Chocolate Mousse Cake, yuzu & black sesame
This beautiful dessert looks like it might be hard to make but don’t be fooled. It is really quite easy. Impress someone you know this weekend with a slice. Light and creamy with a sesame twist and a hint of citrus. White Chocolate mousse cake makes a great dessert with citrus This dessert has the…
Halloween Eyeball Cupcakes
This is really the easiest cake. It is perfect for kids and frazzled Mothers. It doesn’t taste too sweet, has a soft lovely texture and you just mix it together. It’s a moist cake, add spices too if you want, but it’s equally good with vanilla alone. Grab yourself some eyeballs or severed fingers and…
Falafel flavoured Chickpea patties.
These falafel flavoured chickpea patties taste just like falafels. No deep frying. No soaking. Eat them in a burger. Eat them with salad. Whatever you do grab a can of chickpeas and make them. I love falafels. There is nothing like the crispy deep fried shell that surrounds the fluffy chickpea interior but I don’t…
Pastry. How to make Shortbread pastry
This is one of my most secret recipes. I have used it for about 20 years to rave reviews. Now it’s your turn to make it. Here’s my ultimate guide on how to make Shortbread Pastry Making pastry at home is not as hard as you think. Shortbread pastry is very forgiving and bakes up…