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Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken

This Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken will quickly become your new favourite. It is simple to make and packed full of delicious flavours.  The joy of slow cooking I was incredibly late to slow cooking. My sister had been trying to convince me for ages to get one but I was reluctant. She then took matters into her own hand and bought me my own slow cooker for my birthday. This Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken was the first recipe I played around with and made. It was the recipe that made me ... continue reading...

Cupcakes & Muffins

Nutella Cupcakes

If you're a Nutella fan, you need to try these Nutella Cupcakes. Not only is the buttercream flavoured with Nutella but the cake itself is too - the more Nutella the better! I am Nutella obsessed There is no point hiding it. I am obsessed with Nutella. There is something about that chocolate nuttiness that I just can't resist.  Everyone needs a good Nutella Cupcakes recipe - me included; which is why I have developed one! Some recipes work out straight away and others take a ... continue reading...

Main Course

Vegetable & Red Lentil Curry

What this Vegetable & Red Lentil Curry lacks in beauty it makes up for in taste! Deliciously comforting curry packed with loads of vegetables makes this a tasty and healthy all in one dinner. An extremely flexible vegan recipe This Vegetable & Red Lentil Curry is so flexible and really lends itself to being adapted to what vegetables you like and how spicy you like it. It is a perfect meal to make when you have a few vegetables left over in your fridge that may not be at their peak ... continue reading...

Soups, Salads & Light Meals

Chorizo & Potato Quesadillas

These Chorizo & Potato Quesadillas are absolutely delicious. Lightly spiced potato, chorizo and vegetable filling sandwiched between tortillas. Great hot or cold but extra tasty with soured cream.  What is a quesadilla? Quesadillas are a traditional Mexican food that are also popular in the United States. They are made from tortillas filled with a number of fillings which can be meat and or vegetables. However quesadillas always include cheese. This is ... continue reading...

Main Course

Skinny Chicken Fajita Pasta

This Skinny Chicken Fajita Pasta is perfect for people who like lots of flavour but are looking to be a bit healthier. This comes in at under 500 calories! What makes this Fajita Chicken Pasta 'Skinny'? I am a firm believer that food should always be delicious. I don't think consciously making meals healthier shouldn't compromise on their taste. Having said that I am all for making healthier tweaks where possible. For example my Chicken & Ham Hock Filo Pie using filo pastry as a ... continue reading...