One of my new years resolutions was to improve my cooking skills and try new things in the kitchen. With this in mind, whilst flicking …
Spicentice Lamb Tagine
I’ve talked about Spicentice before – I met Ketan, the owner, at the good food show in November and have really rated their products ever …
Cod with Chorizo and Tomatoes
After a weekend of excessive eating and drinking, I wanted something quick and healthy for dinner tonight. After a rummage in the freezer and …
Spicentice Prawn Goan Curry
I was fortunate to meet the lovely Spicentice guys at the BBC Good Food Show a few weeks back. We were drawn to multicoloured stall …
Christmas Leftovers: Turkey Pilaf
If you’re hosting Christmas this year, this could be just what you need for Boxing day whether you’re planning a buffet for 10 or a …
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Its cold and wet, I want a nice warm bowl of homemade soup. I think soup is the easiest thing to make in the world. …
Baked Chicken with Onions & Tomatoes
As you know, I’m a fan of batch cooking. Both of us work full time and often work late and away from home. You probably …
Mary Berry’s melting moments
I decided to do some baking yesterday. I know, not like me but I just felt the need to make something sweet! I didn’t have …
Dukkah Spiced Belly Pork
We love belly pork in our house. Its a cheap cut and when roasted in the oven for a couple of hours, tastes like heaven. …
Pastry Topped Fish & Leek Pie
As part of my Saturday batch cooking I made these individual fish pies. They are relatively quick to make and don’t take too much effort. …