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Home » CookBlogShare » 4 Classic Recipes with a Twist, Exciting News and #CookBlogShare Week 23

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4 Classic Recipes with a Twist, Exciting News and #CookBlogShare Week 23

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Pizza, moussaka, tabbouleh and pork steaks – all classic dishes…but these versions are all a little bit different from the usual… Check out these 4 Classic Recipes with a Twist, for some great foodie inspiration. Plus, some exciting news from me. And, of course, the linky for #CookBlogShare Week 23…

Pizza, moussaka, tabbouleh and pork steaks – all classic dishes…but these versions are all a little bit different from the usual… Check out these 4 Classic Recipes with a Twist, for some great foodie inspiration. Plus, some exciting news from me. And, of course, the linky for #CookBlogShare Week 23…

Pizza, moussaka, tabbouleh and pork steaks – all classic dishes…but these versions are all a little bit different from the usual… Check out these 4 Classic Recipes with a Twist, for some great foodie inspiration. Plus, some exciting news from me. And, of course, the linky for #CookBlogShare Week 23…

 

Eeeek! It’s go live day!!!!

If you’ve followed me for a while, you will almost certainly know what I am talking about…as I have been going on about it for months…

But for those of you who don’t know…

I’ve just launched a new blog! Whoop whoop!!

Introducing… (insert your own drum roll here) www.productiveblogging.com

Productive Blogging Website Eb Gargano

What is productive blogging?

Productive Blogging is a blog for bloggers who want to BLOG SMARTER NOT HARDER. Full of blogging and productivity tips, Productive Blogging is for anyone who wants to start a blog, grow their blog and monetise their blog, without feeling overwhelmed and stressed out.

On productive blogging, I’ll be sharing tips on things like:

  • How to get more done in less time on your blog
  • How to organise your blogging week
  • SEO tips and tricks
  • How to start and grow your email list
  • How to write a successful blog post 

…and so much more!

I would love you to hop over and join me on this exciting journey – please do hop over to www.productiveblogging.com and let me know what you think!

Productive Blogging Website

I’d also be HUGELY grateful if you would be kind enough to follow me on my new social media channels (and thank you to all of you who already have!!).

You can find me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Google+ (and if anyone wants to write me a guest post on how to be successful on Google+, I’d be super grateful as I STILL don’t get it!)

Last but not least, I’ve written a book! It’s called BLOG SMARTER NOT HARDER. It’s a step by step productivity guide for bloggers with a couple of super helpful worksheets too, and you can get it for FREE if you sign up for my Productive Blogging mailing list! More details here on my BLOG SMARTER NOT HARDER sign-up page.

Blog Smarter Not Harder Step By Step Productivity Guide for Bloggers from Productive Blogging

OK enough about Productive Blogging, let’s crack on with #CookBlogShare shall we?

 

4 Classic Recipes with a Twist

Last week Kirsty over at Hijacked by Twins hosted the #CookBlogShare linky…and I was spoilt for choice. There were so many fab recipes I could have featured. But the ones that caught my eye were all clever twists on classic recipes. So, if you are feeling a bit bored with the same old, same old then, this week you are in for a treat! (and by the way they get progressively more unusual – the last one is almost unbelievable – but I so want to try it, just to get my head around it!!)

If you are not a #CookBlogShare regular and are wondering what an earth I am going on about, #CookBlogShare is a place for bloggers to share their recipes. If you are a blogger and have a recipe to share, you can link up your post by following the instructions below. If you are not a blogger, but love food and cooking, do check out the recipes that will be appearing below. If this week is as good as they usually are you will find some awesome recipes – the #CookBlogShare bloggers are very good at what they do!

 

Ultimate Vegan Moussaka

Ultimate Vegan Moussaka

First up we have moussaka… but not the standard recipe with lamb, this one from Kate at The Veg Space is totally vegan! Her Ultimate Vegan Moussaka features gorgeous layers of roasted aubergine, a red wine and lentil ragù, thickly slice potatoes and a creamy vegan béchamel. I am salivating just thinking about this. It’s not the speediest recipe (moussaka rarely is) – but I reckon vegans and non-vegans alike would think it’s worth it!

 

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Squash and Goats Cheese

Next up we have this delicious pizza, made not with the standard dough, but with a cauliflower base. Not only has Angela from Only Crumbs Remain used a slightly unusual base for her Cauliflower Crust Pizza, but she has also chosen unusual toppings: roasted butternut squash and goat’s cheese. (And she also shares an alternative in her post of beetroot and goat’s cheese.) What I find particularly impressive is how well these pizzas went down with her carb-loving, slightly sceptical husband – apparently Mr E loved them so much they have had them several times now!

 

Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Pomegranate

Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Pomegranate

Another twist using cauliflower – Monika from Everyday Healthy Recipes has used cauliflower instead of the traditional bulgur wheat in her Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Pomegranate recipe and she has also chosen to use pomegranate rather than tomatoes. She describes it as it is “a deliciously tangy, fruity salad, great with all sorts of dishes, Middle Eastern and beyond”.  It is also gluten free and vegan. I love tabbouleh, cauliflower and pomegranate seeds, so I can imagine I would LOVE this recipe.

 

BBQ Percy Pig Loin Steaks

BBQ Percy Pig Loin Steaks

I was going to keep this roundup vegetarian, but I just could not resist including this quite bonkers recipe from BBQ Percy Pig Loin Steaks from Claire at Foodie Quine. Those of you who are familiar with Claire’s blog will know she is a fan of unusual and slightly off the wall recipes (especially involving Irn Bru and Tunnock’s Teacakes!) but I think she has outdone herself this time!

This recipe features juicy tender pork loin steaks topped with sticky caramelised Marks & Spencer Percy Pigs…I’m speechless. But very intrigued – I know Claire is a good cook, so they must taste good – but I just can’t quite get my head around this one… Claire says they are like gammon steak with pineapple – only better! Sort of feel I need to try this recipe to see if she’s telling the truth…or if she’s telling porkies (sorry, I couldn’t help myself!!).

 

#CookBlogShare Linky Week 23

And so we come to this week’s linky. You can link up any foodie post that you have – both old and new posts are welcome. All you need to do is:

  • Link up a recipe or foodie post by clicking the blue ‘add your link’ button below and following the instructions (maximum of 4, please).
  • Add a link from your post back to this post (so everyone else can find it and link up too!) and / or add the #CookBlogShare badge to your post (you can find the code below).
  • Comment on one of the host’s posts and a minimum of 2 other posts linked up here, and generally share the love with a bit of social media action!

If you wish, you can tweet a link to your recipe to me @easypeasyfoodie and also (if you have room on the tweet!) my co-hosts Kirsty @k_phillipson, Jacqui @jacdotbee and Monika @MonikasRecipes, using the #CookBlogShare hashtag and we will retweet them. You can also post your recipe on the Cook Blog Share Facebook Page.

Need some help on Instagram? You and me both…so let’s help each other! Whenever you post to Instagram, use the #CookBlogShare hashtag, then quickly hop over to the #CookBlogShare feed, liking as many as you can and commenting on any that particularly catch your eye. Not a big job at all, but if we all do it, it would make a BIG difference!!

I will comment on a selection of my favourite posts this week and pin them all to the Cook Blog Share Pinterest Board. I can’t wait to see what you’ve all been making!

 

Cook Blog Share Linky
 

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Just to remind you, by joining in, you are giving the #CookBlogShare hosts permission to use your pictures in a round up and on social media, if your recipe is selected as one of our favourites!

Next week #CookBlogShare will be hosted by Jacqui at Recipes Made Easy 🙂

 

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Pizza, moussaka, tabbouleh and pork steaks – all classic dishes…but these versions are all a little bit different from the usual… Check out these 4 Classic Recipes with a Twist, for some great foodie inspiration. Plus, some exciting news from me. And, of course, the linky for #CookBlogShare Week 23…

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  1. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says

    5th June 2018 at 9:21 am

    Yay! Congrats on the new blog, Eb!! I am sure every blogger needs to stop by your blog and learn something from you. I’ve been having a very rough day at work for how many weeks now so I don’t have much time to blog or even answer comments. I will stop by when I get to sit down and have my alone time. Thank you for hosting this week’s #CookBlogShare. x

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    • Eb Gargano says

      5th June 2018 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks Jhuls! Sorry to hear you’ve been having a rough time at work lately. Hope it smooths out soon! Eb x

      Reply
  2. Monika Dabrowski says

    5th June 2018 at 12:09 pm

    I love this week’s theme and thank you for including my recipe in it! Huge congratulations on launching your new blog – it looks really good and I am sure will be successful!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      5th June 2018 at 10:16 pm

      Aw, thanks Monika! I do love unusual twists on classics. And easy peasy twists on classics too, of course! Eb x

      Reply
  3. Jacqui Bellefontaine says

    5th June 2018 at 12:39 pm

    The new blog looks amazing, you are an inspiration! Also love the theme for this weeks #CookBlogShare. I’ll be linking up later Just have to write the post first I have so much to learn from productive blogging. Although currently, I blame my hormones for my lack of productivity and it sucks.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      5th June 2018 at 10:17 pm

      Aw, thanks Jacqui – so pleased you like it! Sorry to hear about your hormones – hope they behave themselves better tomorrow! Eb x

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  4. Jessica Cantoni says

    5th June 2018 at 2:54 pm

    I’m hopping over to have a proper look at your new blog very soon! Congrats on the launch! And I just HAVE to have a look at those percy pig loin steaks.. super intrigued!! x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      5th June 2018 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks Jess! They are something else, those Percy Pig pork steaks! Think this recipe wins my prize for the most unusual combo ever!! Eb x

      Reply
  5. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

    5th June 2018 at 3:44 pm

    D-day has arrived! Huge congratulations Eb, having seen your teasers on social media I can’t wait to pop over and have a proper look. I have no idea how you find the time …. though I guess now we’ll soon find out with you divulging your trade secrets 😉
    Thankyou too for including my cauliflower crust pizza,
    Angela xx

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    • Eb Gargano says

      5th June 2018 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks Angela! Haha – I certainly share my tips on how I find the time, on my new blog. But truth be told, to get PB up and running I have been working overtime. I’m looking forward to a slightly less hectic schedule soon – once I’ve got all my ‘can’t do until the blog is launched’ jobs out of the way that is!! Eb x

      Reply
  6. Donna says

    5th June 2018 at 3:49 pm

    I love this weeks theme. Classics with a twist are always cool! Good luck with the new blog, I’m sure it will be fab!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      5th June 2018 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks Donna! Eb x

      Reply
  7. Marilyn Lesniak says

    5th June 2018 at 8:20 pm

    Thank you for hosting! My offerings this week include Dad’s Day Delights, Chili Dog Pizza and my Tuscan Porterhouse Steak. Enjoy!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      5th June 2018 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks Marilyn! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  8. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

    5th June 2018 at 9:37 pm

    Really looking forward to following your new blog and getting lots of tips. Great theme for this week’s round up x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      5th June 2018 at 10:22 pm

      Aw, thanks Cat – hope you find some useful tips!! Eb x

      Reply
  9. Jenny Paulin says

    6th June 2018 at 7:12 am

    congratulations on your second blog Eb. I do not know how you find the time! I am sure it will prove to be just as successful as Easy peasy xx

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      7th June 2018 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks Jenny! I’ll be all my secrets about how I find the time in my new blog – haha 😉 Eb x

      Reply
  10. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    6th June 2018 at 9:05 pm

    I’ve just written a proper essay on your new blog so will keep this one short lol 😉 Love, love, love new blog you are a living legend Eb! Fantastic job!
    Great theme for a round up and Claire’s Percy Pigs really made me smile, crackers, but if they are like gammon steaks with pineapple and better they work for me 🙂 x

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    • Eb Gargano says

      7th June 2018 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks so much for the essay! I never mind an essay – I’ve replied with an essay too 😀 Thanks for all your kind words. Yes Claire’s Percy Pigs made me smile too!! She has such brilliantly bonkers ideas – I always love her Tunnock’s Teacakes ones. Eb x

      Reply
  11. Mandy says

    8th June 2018 at 4:47 pm

    Love the theme you’ve picked and I’m really looking forward to trying Kate’s vegan mousakka. So excited about your new blog – well done you!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      9th June 2018 at 11:01 am

      Thanks Mandy! Kate’s vegan moussaka looks amazing, doesn’t it? I definitely want to try that. And thank you so much for all your support and encouragement about the new blog. I’ve had the idea for yonks, but it was our conversations in Brighton that really spurred me on to do it NOW! So thank you! Give the volume of positive vibes and ‘I so need this blog’ comments I’ve had this week I can already see that it absolutely the right thing to do!! Eb x

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  12. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

    9th June 2018 at 12:56 am

    I love the concept of your new blog, and congratulations on getting it launched! Thanks for hosting: this week’s roundup looks just amazing!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      9th June 2018 at 11:08 am

      Thanks Michelle! And thank you so much for letting me know about my BLOG HARDER NOT SMARTER gaffe – I think I’ve fixed it now. It’s amazing how easy it is to do those things, though. The brain tricks you into reading what you know is supposed to be there, rather than what’s actually there. Ideally I could do with a proof reader…but that’s a luxury I don’t have the budget for yet. Mr G works in comms and is an excellent proof reader, so I get him to proof read the big stuff (like my BLOG SMARTER NOT HARDER ebook), but I can’t ask him to do everything! Fortunately there’s usually a lovely blogging friend who will point out the really big bloopers!! 🙂 Eb x

      Reply
  13. jenny walters says

    9th June 2018 at 10:02 am

    Mega congrats on your new blog!Just going over to sign up.I have already been using your tips.Absolutely fabulous!xx

    Reply
  14. Choclette says

    9th June 2018 at 6:40 pm

    How very exciting. Heading over to your new blog right now.

    Reply
  15. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    17th June 2018 at 6:06 pm

    Congratulations Eb… Well done for getting a second blog off the ground…. Can’t wait to see what it has in store x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      18th June 2018 at 9:48 am

      Thanks sweetie! Hope you like it 😀 Eb x

      Reply

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