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Mustard and Pink Peppercorn Marinade

Have a half leg of lamb and need a quick and simple marinade that is different from the standard garlic and rosemary? My Partner in Crime cooked me a lovely Valentine’s Day meal and whipped up this punchy marinade that worked beautifully with the sweetness of the flesh. Take some […]

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Spaghetti Pesto with Pork Mince and Sweet Potato

Pesto is always a favourite of mine to make. It is simple, tasty and goes with such a variety of ingredients. A new combination came to me based mostly on what I already had at hand: pork mince and sweet potato. Pork mince is often used in combination with beef […]

Chelsea Buns

A chelsea bun; classic, British and the perfect weekend treat to make. Everyone adores the combination of spices and fruit. If you have any leftover, these freeze super well and can be reheated in the oven, and then toasted in a fry pan to give them a gorgeous golden crust […]

Frittata

Frittata is a wonderful thing to make if you have a heap of eggs you need to use. It is also a great picnic food, and travels well – better than quiche as you don’t have to worry about the pastry cracking. There are no rules with frittata really. You […]

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Corny

Barbecued corn on the cob is actually one of life’s best things. Trust me. When corn in 3 for a pound (thanks Lidl) who could resist buying three beautiful ears?

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Coriander Pesto

Often herbs come in bunches much larger than you need. What to do with leftover herbage? Knock up a pesto. When made, store in the fridge and use on whatever you like. So far, it’s been a condiment on a bacon breakfast wrap, and tonight methinks it will adorn some […]