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Chicken & Ham Hock Filo Pie

My Chicken & Ham Hock Filo Pie is a lighter way to enjoy a pie. A delicious creamy filling packed with chicken and ham hock and topped with crisp filo pastry.  What makes a pie, a pie? Pies are a British Institution. As a nation we do love our pies and this can be seen by just how many variations of pies there are. There are so many different pies out there with lots of variations of fillings and pastry used. Technically I think a pie is defined as a pastry lined dish usually topped with ... continue reading...

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Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken

Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken is quick, easy & delicious. The perfect midweek meal that packs great flavour & is on the table within minutes.  What is Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken? This recipe not only reminds me of my uni days, but it also reminds me of my lovely friend Zoe. We lived in the same halls at university and we would often cook meals together. Baked Sweet & Sour Pork was one of our favourites as well as this chicken. I think we found the original recipe for ... continue reading...

Biscuits, Cookies & Traybakes

Apricot & Almond Flapjacks

Crisp and chewy flapjacks packed with tasty almonds and apricots. My Apricot & Almond Flapjacks make the perfect snack at anytime of day.        Apricot & Almond Flapjacks - a twist on a classic  Flapjacks aren't something I make very often because I find standard flapjacks a bit dry and boring. I know that may be an unpopular opinion, but I am quite fussy when it comes to flapjacks. These Apricot & Almond Flapjacks are a different story ... continue reading...

Cakes

Blueberry & Lemon Bakewell Cake

Light and fluffy cake with a tasty blueberry layer and lemon. My Blueberry & Lemon Bakewell Cake is perfect to enjoy as the weather makes you crave fresh, zesty flavours.  Discovering blueberry jam A while ago I was talking to Mr Curly's cousin Katharine about my favourite jam - Bonne Maman's raspberry jam. She mentioned that their blueberry jam was her favourite and I didn't even know it existed! I knew I had to track some down and get baking! I love blueberries and lemon ... continue reading...

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Sausage, Mustard & Basil Pasta

My Sausage, Mustard & Basil Pasta is deliciously creamy and packed with tasty flavours with a subtle chilli kick. A quick and yummy dish which is healthier than you may think.  Tweaking a recipe to make it healthier As I've mentioned before, one of my first cookbooks as a child was 'Real Food' by Nigel Slater. This Sausage, Mustard & Basil Pasta recipe is inspired by one of his recipes in the book. I used to make his recipe all the time and it is very tasty. However it ... continue reading...