A delicious and easy Vegan friendly soup.
This is my recipe for the delicious Italian classic. Rich and filling with a generous glass of red wine thrown in. Mmmm... I have yet to meet a person who doesn't enjoy a big bowl of spaghetti Bolognese, ideally covered in copious amounts of cheese. The ingredient list may look lengthy but almost everything is… Continue reading Bolognese
Here is a basic recipe for a good old fashioned loaf of bread. Georgeous slathered with butter and dunked in homemade soup or smothered in jam. Mmmmm bread! I would advice that you use this up within a few days or freeze it as it will go stale quickly due to the… Continue reading Simple Loaf of Bread.
You know when you REALLY fancy a chocolaty dessert but you really can't be bothered baking? Luckily for me I had a few bits and pieces lying around to make this little beauty in under five minutes. It's easy and tasty and will satisfy your sweetie cravings without having to wait all afternoon. I admit… Continue reading 5 Minute Chocolate and Orange Pud.
Full disclosure: I am tired and really, really, REALLY could not be bothered cooking this evening. I have already prepped tomorrow nights Spaghetti Bolognase but for some reason my initial plan of cottage pie for tonight seemed like way too much effort to even contemplate. I had a quick rummage in my fridge and found… Continue reading 5 Minute Spicy Houmous, Tomato and Goats Cheese Pasta.
A fast and easy way to cook a delicious steak.
An easy and incredibly healthy chicken curry.
This traditional pudding is both quick and very indulgent. They are best made a good few hours before serving so that they have time to set properly in the fridge. I don't recommend that pregnant woman or small children eat this dessert due to the use of raw eggs. Ingredients: (serves 2) 40g 70% Good… Continue reading Chocolate Mousse
A delightfully simple drink with Tropical fruit and Rum.
A delightfully naughty hot chocolate that can be prepared in the microwave. Go on, treat yourself!
A Spanish style soup with an eggy surprise.
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So after a week where life hasn't allowed me much time to indulge my blogging hobby, I have decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and have a BBQ. It went well so I will share my new-found culinary discoveries with you all. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have. The… Continue reading BBQ Roast Chicken with Three Sides.
Today has been way too busy to properly prepare and organise a full on home cooked meal so I raided the cupboards and fridge and threw together a sauce. Simple, delicious and ridiculously cheap! This could easily be doubled (or trebled) and the left overs frozen to make another meal even easier! Added bonus? You… Continue reading Lazy Tomato, Basil and Mushroom Sauce.
Here is a recipe for a healthier version of apple crumble. I have used a mixture of Bramley cooking apples and golden delicious to add some natural sweetness without the addition of excessive sugar. The crumble topping is low sugar and I have used ground almonds to increase the sweetness naturally. The added bonus is… Continue reading Low Sugar Apple Crumble
This is so simple to do and is an ideal summer desert. Buttery, moist with a slight tang from the fruit. Ingredients: Base: 360g frozen mixed summer fruits 40g icing sugar Sponge: 110g sugar 110g softened unsalted butter 110g Self raising flour 2 medium eggs 1tsp vanilla essence Method: Place 360g of frozen mixed summer… Continue reading Summer fruits upside down cake.
Oh dear, oh dear I mentioned the word microwave in a cookery/lifestyle blog..... But never fear because this a useful little cookery hack which will come in handy time and time again. The difference in taste and texture is negliable when compared to 'the real thing.' Plus poached egg on whole grain toast is a… Continue reading 60 second Microwave Poached egg.
My Crafty Little Stitches 