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Biscuits, Cookies & Traybakes

Peanut Butter Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are deliciously fudgy inside and slightly crisp on the outside. These have quickly become one of my favourite cookies! I've seen photos of crinkle cookies all over Pinterest for quite some time, but had never made them. I finally caved in just before Christmas. I was looking for cookies to bake to include in the hamper I was making for Mr Curly's Aunt. For the base recipe, used Gimmie Some Oven's recipe and oh my goodness was I surprised. I have no ... continue reading...

Soups, Salads & Light Meals

Easy Chicken & Rice Soup

Sometimes all you want is a comforting bowl of soup and this Easy Chicken & Rice Soup is definitely that. Everyone needs a go-to chicken soup recipe and this is not only tasty but easy too! As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am just a little fussy when it comes to soup! Because of this I don't buy soup and always make my own. The beauty of soup is that it is really easy to make and you can make a whole pot full at a time. Some of my favourite recipes are my Leek & Potato Soup ... continue reading...

Main Course

Roasted Halloumi & Za’atar Tray Bake

Delicious roasted vegetables subtly seasoned and topped with halloumi. This Roasted Halloumi & Za'atar Tray Bake is so easy to make and will soon become a family favourite!  Are you vegetarian or just trying to eat less meat? As I have mentioned previously, Mr Curly and I are trying to eat less meat this year. So far I have made a Vegan Lentil Chilli and revamped my Vegetable & Red Lentil Curry. Both of these went down really well which gave me the confidence to create more veggie ... continue reading...

Main Course

Chorizo & Cavolo Nero Hash

This Chorizo & Cavolo Nero Hash has quickly become a favourite and regular recipe in my house! It is so delicious and perfect at anytime of day.  Time to try something new As I have mentioned in previous posts, I have been ordering vegetable boxes for a couple of months now. The company I order them from let you be extremely flexible with what you have in your box. They provide you with a set box each week but you can swap any vegetables you don't fancy for one you do. This ... continue reading...

Cakes

Blood Orange Drizzle Cake

With blood orange juice in both the cake and drizzle, this Blood Orange Drizzle Cake makes the most of the beautiful blood orange.       What are blood oranges? Blood oranges are a variety of orange with deep red flesh, which is where they get their name from. Depending on the variety, they can have this crimson colour on their skin too.  As well as their citrus flavour, they also have subtle raspberry flavours.  Blood oranges are really ... continue reading...