A delicious and impressive main course, this Spanish Style Red Wine, Borlotti Bean and Lamb Shank Casserole is actually incredibly easy to make, with only 15 minutes hands on time. Perfect for a midweek treat, a hassle free Sunday lunch or even a dinner party! I am (as the name of my blog would suggest) a passionate foodie. I love experimenting with food and flavour, and I am influenced by recipes and flavours from all over the globe. One reason I love lamb so much is because it pairs so ... continue reading...
Easy Cider, Cream and Mustard Pork
My favourite recipes are those which taste like they are from a fancy restaurant, but are actually really quick and easy to do. This Easy Cider, Cream and Mustard Pork is definitely one of those recipes! I am of the firm opinion that everyone needs a good stock of quick and easy midweek recipes, which still deliver on flavour, and this Cider, Cream and Mustard Pork recipe easily meets those criteria. I am a busy working mum and I just haven’t got the time to start making ... continue reading...
Oat, Almond and Banana Pancakes with Frozen Berry Compote (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegan)
Healthy, easy and delicious, these Oat, Almond and Banana Pancakes with Frozen Berry Compote are gluten, dairy and egg free. They are free from refined sugar and vegan too, meaning almost everybody can enjoy them! I must admit, I had a lot of fun developing and photographing these pancakes – and I love the result, they look and taste so decadent…but actually they are chock full of goodness and really healthy – full of fruit, nuts and oats and only 1 tablespoon of maple syrup per person ... continue reading...
Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Vegan) & Froothie Optimum G2.3 Review
Can a blender really make soup in 8 minutes and wash itself up afterwards? Sounds too good to be true? Read my review of the Froothie Optimum G2.3 and find out… As you know, my blog is all about finding ways to make cooking delicious food as easy and stress-free as possible. So when I was asked to be part of the Froothie ambassador team and review the Froothie Optimum G2.3 Platinum Series high speed blender I jumped at the chance! How easy was it to get the Froothie Optimum ... continue reading...
Pork and Sweet Potato Chilli Con Carne
A quick and tasty twist on the Tex-Mex classic, this Pork and Sweet Potato Chilli con Carne is perfect for busy weeknights, filling the freezer or a lazy weekend lunch. Mmm – who doesn’t love a good chilli con carne? I am a huge fan – so much so that I think I have about 12 different versions on my blog! - everything from Slow Cooked Beef and Pumpkin Chilli to Quorn Chilli, Slow Cooked Chunky Chilli to Chicken Chilli Con Carne. But for some reason I have never shared my Pork and ... continue reading...
Curried Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash Topping
A delicious twist on a family classic, this Curried Shepherd’s Pie with a Sweet Potato Mash Topping is going to be your new favourite midweek meal! Subtly flavoured with Indian spices and topped with nutritious sweet potato, this recipe takes shepherd’s pie to a whole new level – plus this version can be ready in under 40 minutes, making it a brilliant choice for busy weeknights. Shepherd’s pie is a fabulous British tradition – easy, thrifty, speedy and delicious - it’s midweek cooking at ... continue reading...
4 Fab Ways with Potatoes and #CookBlogShare Week 6
Think potatoes are boring? Think again. These 4 fab recipes featuring the humble spud are anything but boring! Plus find the linky for Week 6 of #CookBlogShare below. Brrr – is it cold where you are? It’s still freezing here. I am currently typing this while wearing 2 jumpers, drinking hot coffee, AND I have the heating cranked up to 21C and I still can’t get warm. (How is it that in summer if the thermostat said 21C I would be feeling too hot, but in winter it’s not warm ... continue reading...
Chocolate Tart with Cardamom, Apricots and Rose Petals
Rich, decadent and totally moreish, this Middle Eastern inspired Chocolate Tart with Cardamom, Apricots and Rose Petals is perfect when you want a showstopping dessert without the hassle! OK, I must admit to having a total obsession with this chocolate tart – it first came into being as my contribution to the Cadbury’s creme egg madness last year in the run up to Easter (you know the one where every blogger, instagramer and tweeter in the land tries to come up with a different way of baking ... continue reading...
Greek Chicken Traybake
Need a simple midweek chicken dish that’s bursting with flavour, but only requires 10 minutes hands on time? Then this Greek Chicken Traybake is your answer! It’s a complete meal in one tray and is packed full of delicious Greek flavours, like oregano, lemon, garlic, olives and feta, yet can be prepared in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy days. The Traybake Queen strikes again! If you’ve been here for any length of time, you’ll know I am crazy about traybakes – so ... continue reading...
Spicy Mexican Lamb Stew & Easy Peasy Salsa
Inspired by a traditional Mexican mole, this Spicy Mexican Lamb Stew is full of warming spices and just a touch of cocoa. With less than 15 minutes prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. I am currently working with the ‘LAMB. Tasty Easy Fun’ campaign, as one of their Lambassadors, helping share my love of lamb and showing how easy peasy lamb is to cook with. One of the things I love about lamb is how quickly you can make a delicious tasting stew, with that melt in the ... continue reading...
Pineapple, Mango, Coconut and Cashew Nut Smoothie (Vegan)
A delicious, tropical tasting smoothie with a hidden portion of spinach, giving it a wonderful green colour, this Pineapple, Mango, Coconut and Cashew Nut Smoothie makes a great quick and healthy breakfast or mid-afternoon pick me up. I have been really getting into smoothies lately – I know, I am seriously late to the party!! But wow – smoothies are so awesome. They are quick and easy to make but taste amazing - and such a great way to get some extra fruit and veggies into my diet – and ... continue reading...
Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings
Perfect for chilly nights, this easy peasy Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings is a total comfort food classic – the edible equivalent of a great big hug! What is your number one comfort food? For me there are few dishes that are as comforting and warming as a Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings. The weather outside might be frightful, you might have had just the worst day, but get a bowlful of this inside you and the world suddenly feels alright! This is a meal I have been having, ... continue reading...
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