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Delicious vanilla cupcakes with creamy frosting and a surprise hidden inside. Who needs roses for Valentine's Day when you can make someone tasty Hidden Heart Valentine's Cupcakes to share the love?! Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day is not something Mr Curly and I have ever really celebrated. We definitely don't go out to a restaurant; but I am quite lucky and do often receive flowers. Whether you like to go all out or take a far more casual approach to ... continue reading...
Who doesn't love tacos? My Pasilla Pork Tacos are simple to make but are packed with delicious authentic Mexican flavours. Who doesn't love tacos! My love of Mexican food is no secret, neither is my love of pork. So I had to come up with a tasty recipe that combines them both. Tacos are such a fun dish that can be eaten as a starter, main meal or served as part of a buffet. I also love how everyone can make them their own. You can lay out the ingredients as a little taco station and let ... continue reading...
If you're looking for a comforting winter warmer, you definitely need to try my Slow Cooker Beef & Ale Stew. Melt in your mouth beef in a thick and rich gravy with deliciously sweet carrots. Colder weather is the perfect time to use your slow cooker This time of year really does lend itself to slow cooked dishes. When the weather is cold and miserable I like a lot of people want warm and comforting food. And surely it's not just me that feels a bit lazy when the weather is a bit rubbish? ... continue reading...
If you're looking for comforting and rustic, my Hearty Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole is for you. Easy to make and full of flavour, this is a great Winter warmer. Using your slow cooker for casseroles and stews I love using my slow cooker, especially during the Winter. You can make so many delicious and comforting dishes with minimum effort. This is a good thing when the weather is miserable and all you want to do is snuggle up on the sofa with a blanket; and a bowl of Hearty ... continue reading...
Tasty and tender pork slow cooked with mustard, herbs and cider - what's not to like? My Slow Cooker Pork & Mustard Stew is perfect for a winter's evening. Which cut of pork is best to use? You can use any cut of pork for this, I tend to use shoulder. You do want a small amount of fat so it doesn't dry out when you are cooking it over a few hours. I like to brown the meat before adding it to the slow cooker because this means it holds together when cooking. If you don't brown the pork, ... continue reading...
