Category Archives: Snacks

When you don’t want a full meal, or for eating at midnight!

Garlic and Sea Salt Focaccia

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Garlic bread is the best side dish ever. I love garlic bread in any form but I think that this one has become my favourite. The garlic is both inside and on top of the focaccia so it certainly imparts … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Anzac Biscuits

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

These are a tasty twist on the classic Anzac recipe. If you have an allergy to dairy or egg then these are perfect for you because the extra virgin olive oil is the primary liquid ingredient that holds the mixture … Continue reading →

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Weeknight Dinner: Asian Chickpea Balls with Satay Noodles

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

This is ready in minutes but full of flavour – an ideal weeknight combination. Last week I made these beef meatballs, so this week I thought I would share a recipe that is suitable for vegetarians or those out there that … Continue reading →

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Super Speedy Mediterranean Deli Pizza

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

Why buy take away pizza when you can make this? I was searching the fridge yesterday for something tasty to eat for lunch when I remembered that I had picked up some salami and feta on special at the supermarket … Continue reading →

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Lentil, Mushroom and Guinness Mini Pies

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

Happy St Patrick’s Day! I couldn’t resist sharing a dish containing some good Irish alcohol. Beef and Guinness is a pretty traditional filling for pies, so I thought I would twist that slightly by replacing the meat with some tasty … Continue reading →

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Beer Bread with Chorizo and Caramelised Onions

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Bored with making normal sandwiches? This bread is baked with its fillings. When you make lunch out of this loaf you don’t need to add any extra fillings as the bread itself is already packed full of favourite items - beer, spicy chorizo and … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own: After Dinner Mint Truffles

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

If you love chocolate and mint then these are the treat for you. I know that after dinner mints are a bit retro but they are still very popular. Instead of buying some from the store I decided to make … Continue reading →

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Super Simple: Jam Doughnut Muffins

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

If you love jam doughnuts then this is the treat for you. These are simple to put together but look so impressive that your family and friends will think you have been slaving away for hours to bake them. My … Continue reading →

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Bacon, Butternut and Egg Pies

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

These are perfect for brunch…or lunch, or dinner. There is so much flavour packed into these little pies – savoury from the bacon and sweetness from the butternut. Plus, of course, lovely cream cheese on top. Taking just minutes to … Continue reading →

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Seriously Tasty Sausage Rolls

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Sausage rolls are a classic party nibble but these have a kick to them. Every year I make sausage rolls of some description but I usually don’t move too far from the norm. This year I decided to spice things … Continue reading →

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