Blood orange, prosciutto and mozzarella salad

Mood: feeling a bit extra and ready for some indulgence Hi everybody! It’s been a while, lockdown is really getting to me now – I need to go out for a meal!! So to try and help I went a bit extra with the presentation and put together a gorgeous salad – perfect as aContinue reading “Blood orange, prosciutto and mozzarella salad”

Tomato and Ricotta Summer Tart

This was something I just wanted to make because of how pretty the picture of it in my head was! I know that sounds so crazy lol. Stay with me on this one… sometimes we get ideas and sometimes they are great… other times not so much – but this time! Jackpot! This was simplyContinue reading “Tomato and Ricotta Summer Tart”

Our take on a Thai Red Curry

Thai food is a real favourite – you really can’t go wrong! There are so many easy ways your can make your own curries now – the amount of kits there are makes it so simple. We’ve tried the blue dragon kits and the aldi alternative – both great! This time I made a pasteContinue reading “Our take on a Thai Red Curry”

Quorn Keema (v)

Traditionally this is made with lamb mince but we love the Quorn alternative! Plus its healthier. You can make wraps, or keema toast (yum!!) or just eat it with roti. Mood: In the mood for something healthier but still packs so much flavour! INGREDIENTS:– 1 bag of Quorn mince– 2 tsps of vegetable oil orContinue reading “Quorn Keema (v)”

Strawberry Cheesecake

Another one I made for father’s day. Cant go wrong with a no bake strawberry and vanilla cheesecake – yum! If you’re not a baker or a regular in the kitchen, this is perfect for you. Minimal effort, maximum effect. Mood: In need of something sweet and feel good (Strawberries are a good mood food!)Continue reading “Strawberry Cheesecake”

Easy Apple Pie

My dad loves apple pie and custard, so for Father’s Day I just had to make him his favourite! I remember back in school in cooking class, apple pie was always one dish they’d make! Really took me back but I added a secret ingredient.. maple syrup! Yum! Mood: in need of a comforting andContinue reading “Easy Apple Pie”

Creamy Prawn Linguine

Super quick and easy linguine when you don’t have much time! It’s the end of the week and we’re due to go shopping so I reached into the fridge for whatever we had left… Threw this together and it went down a treat! Mood: In need of something simply delicious in a rush! INGREDIENTS:-Linguine-150ml CremeContinue reading “Creamy Prawn Linguine”

Chewy Gooey Brownies with White Chocolate Buttons

I have been craving brownies for weeks now – but I’m trying to be good… HOWEVER… recently I’ve had a few reasons to celebrate and how better to do that than with some delicious brownies! I’ve used this recipe for a while and have no idea where I got it from to be honest –Continue reading “Chewy Gooey Brownies with White Chocolate Buttons”

Sardines and Linguine

So it was Sunday night and the food shopping was due at 9.30pm! We usually shop for the week on Saturday or Friday but this week I managed to get a delivery slot and so had very little planned for Sunday night – so, it was time to rummage through the cupboard to see whatContinue reading “Sardines and Linguine”

Duck Breast and Dauphinois Potatoes

This is one of my favourite dishes. I love both duck breast and dauphinois potatoes. We also served this with some honey glazed carrots and parsnips and added some freshness with pea shoots. It truly is very simple to do too 😁 Mood: feeling fancy INGREDIENTS: • Duck breast • Potatoes (I used Jersey Royals)Continue reading “Duck Breast and Dauphinois Potatoes”