Melba Toast Bruschetta
Any purists need to look away now. This is not an authentic recipe in the slightest. In fact the only fresh item in the recipe is a tomato, that is assuming you don’t count pappy white bread as fresh. It’s a bit of a summery…
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Slow Cooker Lentil Ragu
Since buying our slow cooker before Christmas I’ve tried some of our old favourite recipes in it to see how they fare. Some work very well, some not so much. This is one of the recipes that is improved with a slow low cook. It…
Baked Stuffed Peppers
There is no denying it that living on a diet of empty food cupboard concoctions and quickly grabbed meals from the supermarket while waiting to move house wasn’t the best for the waistline so I’ve banned baking recently. However unpacking all my cookbooks has brought…
Chipotle Chilli Con Carne
Shock horror, we’ve lost our sweet tooth. I still love the process of making and baking cakes but once I’ve had a slice I’m bored with it. 10 days ago I made a banana and caramel loaf. It’s still half uneaten in the tin. What…
Cheese & Tomato Tart
I’ve turned in to one of those people who buys food because they are pretty and will look good in photos. These cherry tomatoes on the vine were a bargain in Aldi. While doing a food styling stint in the kitchen for my SheKnows work…
Crispy Pancake Bake
This weekend I’ve been busy submitting pitches for April & May articles in the freelance writing I do. I’m slowly getting used to editorial calendars. For one of the months I’ve concentrated on retro dishes with a modern twist. Big thanks to all of you…