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Devon Apple Bake
This cake is one of the most comforting out there. The combination of apples & almond is match made in heaven. Enjoy with fresh cream or...
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Sep 20, 20251 min read


Butter & Lemon Sauce
This delicious sauce is well known across France, famous for its association with fish. Both tangy & creamy, it really is the perfect...
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Sep 17, 20251 min read


Olivier Salad
This salad is originally from Russia, named after its creator, Lucien Olivier. I believe the original salad contains peas rather than...
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Sep 16, 20251 min read


Aubergine Bake
I just love aubergine. It is one of my favourite vegetables & is delicious prepared in so many varied ways such as stuffed & roasted,...
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Sep 1, 20252 min read


Tomato Soup
With autumn on its way and my vegetable garden at its most productive, soups are a great way to use up surplus vegetables & create a...
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Aug 29, 20251 min read


Butternut Squash Soup
Its that time of year! My squash plant has started yielding some beautiful butternuts, a vegetable that I absolutely love. It can be...
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Aug 21, 20251 min read


Spicy Aubergine Caviar
This dish is a beautiful addition to wraps and pitta bread with grilled meat, fish or a vegan alternative, and is a wonderful dip to...
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Aug 11, 20252 min read


Mirabelle Plum Jam
This recipe can be made with any type of plum though mirabelle plums are very famous in France due to their sweet flavour. For this...
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Aug 9, 20251 min read


Spicy Pepper Soup
This recipe I created one fine day when I noticed two peppers in the fridge that looked like they were softening and preparing for their...
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Aug 5, 20251 min read


Courgette Gratin
It's that time of year when my vegetable garden is producing more courgettes than I know what to do with. I am always looking for ideas...
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Jul 16, 20251 min read


Thai Banana Leaf Chicken
The original version of this recipe is called Pandan Chicken as it is chicken wrapped in pandan leaves and either baked or deep fried in...
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Jun 24, 20252 min read


Rad Na
Sometimes called Rat Na, this incredible Thai dish is still underrated to this day. Many people simply have not heard about it! It is a...
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Jun 19, 20252 min read


Speedy Cheesy Pork
This recipe can be prepared in 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight meal, & one that all ages will enjoy. Simply remove...
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Jun 15, 20251 min read


Warm Mediterranean Rice Salad
I was recently inspired to create this beautiful, tasty salad with influences from the south of France & Greece. I like to serve it with...
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Jun 14, 20251 min read


Fish Pie
This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat fish and vegetables. It is creamy, tangy and full of goodness. Were I to prepare this...
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Jun 12, 20252 min read


Chicken & Prawn Paella
There are many versions of this classic Spanish dish, and many add in chorizo, peas & mussels, though as I am not a lover of all three, I...
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Jun 7, 20252 min read


Sauce Gribiche
I just love this tangy cold egg sauce from France that pairs perfectly with warm vegetables, cold or warm meats, fish & even charred gem...
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Jun 6, 20251 min read


Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables
I just love the flavours of spring, from fresh peas to radish. This recipe is easy to make and utterly delicious with its roasted baby...
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Jun 2, 20251 min read


Quick & Easy White Bread
Baking a simple loaf can be incredibly easy and once you have tried it, you'll find yourself wanting homemade bread more often. This is a...
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May 30, 20251 min read


Summery Stuffed Tomatoes
This cold, stuffed tomato recipe is light & refreshing as a lunch on a hot summer's day. You can also serve it as a starter by simply...
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May 24, 20251 min read
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