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Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo Salad is easy and delicious. Tender pasta absorbs the great flavours of a garlicky, herby sun-dried tomato dressing, and is then mixed with sweet roasted red pepper, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan and fresh basil. Makes a wonderful lunch over rocket or spinach …Read more
Seeded Rustic Bread Rolls are delicious and satisfying thanks to malted and wholemeal flours plus a generous amount of mixed seeds. But with the majority a strong white bread flour, these attractive rolls aren’t at all heavy. With a simple no-knead dough that’s fermented overnight …Read more
In this post you’ll find around 20 easy biscuit recipes, including sweet bakes, bars and squares that are just as great with a cuppa as traditional biscuits. And don’t miss my basic biscuit dough recipe so you can create your own flavours. BISCUIT RECIPES: …Read more
Cheese & Chilli Cornbread is an easy but delicious, light and fluffy quick bread. No ordinary cornbread, my version has Cheddar cheese, sweetcorn kernels, tangy pickled chillies as well as chilli flakes. Great as a side to chilli, soup, salads, BBQs and more, or simply …Read more
Vegetable and Bean Sprout Salad is a healthy, refreshing salad inspired by the flavours of Southeast Asia. With crunchy veg, greens, protein-rich sprouted pulses, and a tangy, savoury dressing, you can enjoy it as a light lunch, dinner, or a side dish. For a more …Read more
Hot Cross Bun Truffles combine two wonderful treats. Classic chocolate truffles plus the dried fruit and warm spices found in the traditional Easter sweet bread. A rich dark chocolate ganache centre, flavoured with mixed spice and cinnamon, is studded with raisins, sultanas and citrus peel. …Read more
Seeded Malthouse Loaf is a healthy, everyday bread with nutty flavour thanks to the inclusion of malted flour plus a generous amount of nutritious seeds. Great for sandwiches and toast or eaten with soups and salads. For a light malthouse loaf you can swap in …Read more
Muhammara is a beautifully simple but richly flavoured dip or spread. Based on roasted red peppers, walnuts, and breadcrumbs, its lightly smoky, spicy, sweet and sour tanginess is popular all over the Levant or eastern Mediterranean. Delicious served on its own with bread or part …Read more
Wild garlic, in season from March to June, is a wonderful (and free!) ingredient. Found in most of Britain, it’s probably the most easily recognisable foraged food, making it perfect for beginners. In this post I’ll tell you where to look for wild garlic, how to identify …Read more
Homemade Chocolate Hobnobs are a made from scratch version of a favourite British biscuit. Containing wholemeal flour and oats they’ve a rustic feel. But with golden syrup and optional chocolate layer, hobnobs are a wonderful, sweet treat with a cup of tea or coffee. Disclosure: …Read more
Rustic Bread Rolls, freshly baked, have a wonderfully crispy crust and chewy, substantial interior. Made with a fuss-free method, the simple no-knead dough is fermented overnight for great flavour. With next to no shaping required, the rolls have an attractive rustic appearance. Wonderful with jam …Read more
Venison, Mushroom and Bacon Pies are the perfect comfort food. Slow-cooked, fork-tender venison and earthy mushrooms in rich gravy with smoked bacon, baked in crisp golden pastry. Delicious served with mashed potato or chips, plus veg and extra gravy reserved from the filling. Don’t have …Read more
Sunflower, Honey and Oat Bread is a beautiful yet simple no-knead loaf. Inside you’ll find a moist, soft crumb lightly sweet with hints of honey, a generous amount of crunchy and earthy sunflower seeds plus optional flax seeds. The crust is baked with an attractive …Read more
Cheesy Scottish Oatcakes are easy to make with simple ingredients. But they’re wickedly good! Adding mature Cheddar cheese to the traditional savoury biscuit or cracker takes them to whole new level. Enjoy as part of a cheeseboard, with spreads and dips or even instead of bread …Read more
Cheese & Chive Pancakes with Smoked Salmon & Soured Cream looks impressive and tastes luxurious. But it’s surprisingly easy. Fluffy, cheesy and herby pancakes topped with lemon and chive soured cream plus thin slices of smoky salmon. Try it as a wonderful weekend breakfast, special …Read more
Coconut Meringue Slices look impressive and taste delicious. The buttery sponge base topped with coconut-flavoured delicate crispy meringue makes a wonderful teatime treat. Adapted from a Mary Berry recipe, my version is more coconutty and has extra tips for beginner bakers. Disclosure: this post may …Read more
Chicken and Bacon Crispy Pancakes are a tasty homemade version of a retro classic. Folded pancakes filled with diced chicken and bacon in a creamy sauce, sealed in a crumb coating, fried until crispy. Adults and kids will love this teatime treat, especially on Pancake …Read more
Crumbed Baked Fish with Parmesan, Lemon & Garlic is so simple and quick (it can be on the table in less than 30 minutes), you won’t believe just how delicious it is! Fillets of fish such as haddock or cod are baked with a coating …Read more
Homemade Croutons are incredibly easy and economical. Traditionally a way to use up stale bread, they’re a wonderfully moreish and crunchy addition to soups and salads. Containing just bread and oil plus any flavourings you want, the only difficulty is not nibbling them all before …Read more
This selection of more than 30 meatless dinner recipes will satisfy both vegetarians and omnivores alike. From comforting, creamy risottos, stews, veggie curries, to main meal salads, hearty bakes and pies, I think you’ll find lots to tempt you. Click on the heading or …Read more
Leek, Potato & Ham Soup takes a classic and adds extra protein and flavour with cooked ham. This lighter but still wonderfully tasty version finished with chives is made with equal parts milk and stock, the usual cream being entirely optional. Don’t like ham? Use …Read more
Apricot, Nut & Seed Oat Slice is an easy but lovely, sweet treat. With nutritious oats, fruity dried apricots plus chewy coconut, crunchy peanuts and toasted pumpkin seeds, you make it with an all-in-one method similar to flapjacks. But it’s lighter and less sticky thanks …Read more
Vegetable Masala Omelette is inspired by the masala omelettes of India, often eaten for breakfast at home or on the go. But it can be a tasty, quick and nutritious meal at any time of day. Packed with veggies plus spices like garam masala, turmeric …Read more
Bean and Pulse Soups can be tasty, nutritious and economical. Whether you’re looking for a hearty bowlful like minestrone, a simple delicate lentil soup, or something special like creamy bean and pancetta, you’ll find lots to tempt you in this round-up of my favourite bean …Read more
Christmas Chocolate Tiffin combines a favourite no-bake sweet treat with traditional festive flavours. Added to the familiar crushed biscuit, fruit, and chocolate goodie are mixed spice, cinnamon, orange zest, cherries, ginger, and dried peel. Topped with a layer of melted chocolate and edible decorations, everyone will …Read more