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Snacks & Sides

Turkey & Cranberry Sausage Rolls

Crispy puff pastry filled with the flavours of Christmas. Delicious as a light lunch or as a nibble to serve to guests at a party, these Turkey & Cranberry Sausage Rolls are really easy which is good because after you've made them once, you'll be asked to make them again and again. Does anyone else always have sausage rolls at Christmas? Christmas wouldn't be the same without sausage rolls in my opinion. My Mum made them for as long as I can remember at Christmas and they have always ... continue reading...

Biscuits, Cookies & Traybakes

Chocolate Orange Rocky Road

Chocolate orange is one of those irresistible flavour combinations that is so popular. Which is what makes this super simple Chocolate Orange Rocky Road so incredibly delicious and hard to stop eating! What is rocky road? Rocky Road is a no bake treat which features chocolate and marshmallows. The addition of marshmallows is what is considered to make rocky road different from Tiffin. I also always include digestive biscuits in my rocky road, but the rest of the ingredients differ ... continue reading...

Snacks & Sides

Honey & Mustard Cocktail Sausages

Sticky and sweet sausages with a very slight bite from wholegrain mustard. These Honey & Mustard Cocktail Sausages are very addictive and will disappear very quickly! What is your favourite sausage? I love sausages, and I especially love all of the different flavours and varieties you can buy these days. Honey and mustard is one of my favourite flavour combinations. Other types of mustard aren't really for me, but wholegrain mustard in recipes is definitely my cup of tea. It ... continue reading...

Snacks & Sides

Nutella Pinwheels

Crispy pastry with layers of sweet Nutella and roasted hazelnuts, these Nutella Pinwheels are great as a canape at a party or if you just fancy a sweet treat.  What is a pinwheel? Pinwheels are simply puff pastry, spread with a filling and then rolled up tightly before baking. Once rolled and baked they have a lovely spiral of the filling and the pastry. The filling can be sweet or savoury for these simple and tasty treats. Which Puff pastry to use I am a firm believer in buying ready made ... continue reading...

Slow Cooker Main Course

Slow Cooker Chicken & Chorizo Stew

Chicken and chorizo in a rich tomato sauce with a subtle warmth. This Slow Cooker Chicken & Chorizo Stew is perfect for a cold winter night served with rice or tortillas and salad and a dollop of sour cream.   Mexican inspiration  My love of Mexican food is no secret and I am constantly thinking of new recipe ideas. Whether it is adapting traditional recipes, or using Mexican flavors to come up with yummy dishes of my own. This Slow Cooker Chicken & Chorizo Stew ... continue reading...