Tag Archives: Recipes

Just 5 Ingredients: Lentil and Basil Cannelloni

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

This is a very tasty meal for the family using just 5 ingredients. Have you ever had one of those days when the food you wanted for dinner is still sitting in the freezer when it should be ready for … Continue reading →

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Coconut and Raspberry Rice Pudding

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

This is a deliciously different version of traditional rice pudding. Rice pudding is such a comfort food but because you don’t serve it hot, (as it will burn your mouth), it can be eaten whatever the weather is doing outside. … Continue reading →

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Sausage, Bacon and Bean Bake with Cheese French Toast

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

This one pan meal has it all. If you love a big breakfast or brunch then this is the recipe for you. It has tasty sausages and bacon cooked with flavoursome beans, topped off with cheesy french toast .  And all that cooked … Continue reading →

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Sunday Lunch with a Twist: Thai Roast Chicken

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Fed up with your normal roast chicken? Add some Thai influence to give it some zing. This simple chicken is amazingly juicy as a result of the combination of slow roasting and the thai-flavoured butter which infuses through the meat as … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooked Guinness and Brown Sugar Beef

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Who needs it to be St Patrick’s Day to eat corned beef? If you aren’t keen on the normal way of boiling the heck out of your corned beef, or the traditional vinegar flavouring, then this is for you. In … Continue reading →

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Bacon and Vegetable Lasagne

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Try this tasty alternative recipe for lasagne. This is an ideal meal for feeding a crowd without spending too much as the bulk comes from vegetables rather than meat. However, you certainly don’t miss the traditional meat ragu because of the flavour … 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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Classic with a Twist: Paella with Black Rice

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

Oh. my. God. You won’t believe how much flavour this black rice has compared with white rice. It really adds an amazing nutty taste to the otherwise relatively standard paella. And, those of you out there who know my husband … 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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Boozy Ferrero Rocher Choc Hazelnut Cheesecake

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Go on, spoil yourself. I think that cheesecakes are officially my favourite dessert to make. They are so versatile with regards to the different flavours that you can make, not to mention the fact that they can also be baked … Continue reading →

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