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Soups, Salads & Light Meals

Fig, Prosciutto & Rocket Salad

This Fig, Prosciutto & Rocket Salad is definitely not a boring salad! The delicious sweet figs are complimented by the peppery rocket and salty ham.  What are figs? So for those of you that might not have eaten a fig, what are they? Although often thought of as a fruit, technically figs are inverted flowers. But we can gloss over that! Figs have a unique sweet flavour. The skin is slightly chewy with a soft flesh dotted with small crunchy seeds. You really do have to taste ... continue reading...

Cakes

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist cake with smooth cream cheese frosting. Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a true British Classic cake and one of my most popular cakes! Carrot cake is a British Classic  Surely most people will have tried or at least heard of Carrot Cake?! It is a moist oil based cake spiced with cinnamon and grated carrots traditionally topped with cream cheese frosting.  I don't remember eating carrot cake growing up so I will forgive you if you haven't tried it ... continue reading...

Main Course

Ravioli Lasagne

This Ravioli Lasagne is a simple and healthier version of the Italian classic. All of the delicious flavours you'd hope for in a lasagne but without all the effort! Ravioli lasagne - A twist on an Italian Classic Everyone has heard of lasagne. A classic Italian recipe of rich bolognese layered with pasta sheets and a cheesy white sauce. Although I love lasagne, it is a little bit time consuming. Well that is if you're making the sauces from scratch, which I personally always ... continue reading...

Snacks & Sides

Roasted New Potatoes

Crispy skinned Roasted New Potatoes are fluffy inside and flavoured with herbs. They make the perfect side dish for so many meals. Elevate your new potatoes Boiled new potatoes have always been my least favourite type of potato. To be honest I find them a bit boring. We used to have them quite a lot when I was growing up and I always remember being a little disappointed. Don't get me wrong, they are nice as a change, but I would prefer to have something else. These Roasted New Potatoes are ... continue reading...

Soups, Salads & Light Meals

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Tinned Sweetcorn)

This Mexican Street Corn Salad makes a perfect side dish to so many different dishes. The charred sweetcorn is delicious with a subtle chilli kick and freshness from the lime juice and mayo. Street Corn Salad - Inspired by a Mexican classic Elotes are a classic Mexican street food. They are corn on the cob charred on the grill and then spread with mayonnaise, chilli and cheese. Then there are Esquites which is what my Mexican Street Corn Salad is inspired by. Esquites have the ... continue reading...