I don't think there's anything better than the smell of freshly baked cookies. I love to bake them then when we have guests staying over - it gives the house that warm, homey smell that people just … [Read more...]
Orange Pound Cake with Chocolate Sauce
Orange and chocolate are one of my favorite flavour combinations. When I was young I had a serious Jaffa Cake addiction and therefore was horrified when I realised that they're not really sold in the … [Read more...]
Blueberry and Lemon Muffins
It's been a couple of weeks since I've made a sweet recipe, but since I was craving some sugary goodness yesterday, I decided to make one of my favorites - blueberry and lemon muffins. I had a punnet … [Read more...]
Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter
Pancake Day was always a big deal in my house when I was a kid. I would be excited about it all day at school and couldn't get to get home fast enough. I think the excitement was not only because I'd … [Read more...]
Garlic and Coriander Naan Bread
There's nothing better than a great naan bread. For me, it completes a curry because one should not exist without the other. No matter what type of curry you're eating (creamy, spicy, lentil-based, … [Read more...]
Shrimp Paella Style One Pot
This one pot rice dish is one of the easiest recipes to make when you don't want to be hovering over the stove all evening. It's quick to make and requires very little attention. I like to make this … [Read more...]
Tomato and Shrimp Risotto
Risotto happens to be one of my Mum's favourite dishes. If there was ever a seafood risotto on the menu when we ate out, she would order it. When, as a child, I asked her why she never made it at home … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Torte
This devilishly good chocolate torte is rich and almost truffle-like in texture. It uses dark chocolate (around 60-70% cocoa) to create the perfect balance of bitter and sweet. And because it’s … [Read more...]
Mussels in Tomato and Chilli Sauce
When it comes to shellfish, mussels are definitely up there with my favourites. They’re quick and easy to cook and they have that beautiful strong seafood taste that I love. The first time I tried … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Chilli Non Carne
I love chilli, but when I stopped eating meat I really struggled with making a flavour-filled, succulent chilli. However with this recipe I think I finally cracked it. Using a high quality vegetable … [Read more...]
