Whether you're cooking a Christmas dinner for someone that doesn't eat meat or you don't eat meat yourself, it's not always easy to figure out what's best to serve up on the day. This can get even … [Read more...]
Tilapia Fish Sticks
No one will ever convince me that store-bought fish sticks (that's fish fingers to you fellow Brits) can ever compare to the homemade kind. When they're as easy to make as these are and only take a … [Read more...]
Baked Tilapia with Parmesan Crust
Tilapia was a fish that I discovered in the U.S. It's is a fairly lean and firm fish which has a great earthy taste, making it perfect for people who don't like their fish too "fishy" tasting. Tilapia … [Read more...]
Salmon Fish Cakes
Fish cakes are one of my go-to starters at any restaurant. They're a really versatile meal that can be served on their own with a side-dip (sweet chilli sauce works well here) or be part of a larger … [Read more...]
New England Stuffed Clams
I’d never tried stuffed clams until Matt and I took a trip to Boston. It was at a little seafront restaurant we had popped in after a Sunday of shopping. I immediately adored the flavour and texture … [Read more...]
Sage, Onion and Chestnut Stuffing
Stuffing is one of my favourite parts of a Christmas dinner and this stuffing recipe is about as Christmassy as it gets. Something about the smell of sage just screams Christmas with my family and … [Read more...]
Christmas Nut Roast
When you don't eat meat Christmas dinner can sometimes be a little difficult, especially if you're having dinner with those who do eat meat. My Mum does most of the Christmas dinner cooking and I have … [Read more...]
Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower and Spinach
I’ve eaten a lot of mac & cheese since Matt and I went to the States and it’s become a serious guilty pleasure of mine. This recipe is a little twist on your traditional version with the addition … [Read more...]
Italian Stuffed Aubergine
Stuffed aubergines always look like they take a lot of skill to pull off but they're actually really simple to put together. It's also a really flexible meal to cook because you can fill them with … [Read more...]
Thai Salmon Fish Cakes
I really enjoy using smoked salmon fillets within these fish cakes, and I think it's something that's not done enough. If you'd prefer to use non-smoked fish then feel free to do so. A great thing … [Read more...]