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…
RECIPES
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…
Loaded Pumpkin Soup. A bowl of comfort.
This is not your ordinary Pumpkin soup it’s loaded with all the goodies. Thick and packed with flavour it’s a bowl full of comfort you can have on the table in around 30 minutes Pumpkin Soup that’s loaded with goodies and bound to become a favourite in your house There’s nothing more comforting than a…
Handmade Crackers. So easy, allergy friendly, plant based
These handmade crackers are perfect for everyone. They taste like store bought lavosh- only so very much better! They’re crunchy and beautifully neutral making them the best cracker to go with anything at all. You would never guess they are are both gluten free and plant based. Try them with cheese, pate or dips. Handmade…
Lemon Ricotta Cake and Life by the Lakes
This Lemon Ricotta Cake is a simple home classic. Stir together any where anytime no tricks required. It’s really very easy, moist and full of lemony goodness. Stir together Lemon Ricotta Cake Everyone needs an easy cake up their sleeve. This is one for you. It makes a great dessert, perfect to share as a treat…
Beetroot, Pumpkin Haloumi Salad
I love this salad. It has everything you need, Beetroot, Pumpkin and glorious squeaky warm Haloumi. This is a salad that works just as well in winter or summer . That means you can serve it warm or as a salad or side dish with just about anything. Keep this recipe cause it will be…
Mushroom Pate (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This Mushroom pate is hard to stop eating. It’s the perfect starter or snack. If you love Mushrooms you will be in love with this recipe Mushroom Pate is amazing Mushroom Pate may not be quite what you are expecting when you think about pate, but I assure you, you will not miss the livers…
Strawberry Frangipane Tart, heart felt baking.
Strawberry Frangipane Tart is a real treat when you have an abundance of Strawberries. This has a classic almond meal filling thats light and unfussy. Make it ahead of when you need it for a relaxed spin on dessert. If there are no strawberries try other fruits such as nectarines, peaches or poached pears, quinces…
Molecular Gastronomy. Powdered Nutella and much more!
Have you ever wondered how to make some of those special powders, that you get in restaurants? You can! You’d be surprised how simple it is. I’m going to show you how to make Nutella powder and while we are here, Peanut butter (nut butter) or even Olive oil powder to amp up the style like…