Mariealicerayner

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• Croque Madame Pizzas

  

  I adore Croque Madame Sandwiches. A Croque Monsieur Sandwich is a fried ham cheese sandwich topped with a layer of bechamel and grilled. It becomes a Croque... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes

  

  I can remember the first time I tasted Honey Mustard. It was at my SIL's place in Toronto and it was Honeycup Mustard and I have to say it was love at first... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Beetroot, Goat's Cheese & Toasted Walnut Salad

  

  I think one of my favourite salad combinations has to be fresh greens tossed together with roasted beetroot (beets) and goat's cheese. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Lime Shortbreads

  

  Today (Saturday as I write this) we were able to watch the annual Trooping of the Colours on the television with the Birthday Parade for the Queen at the Horse... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Irish Tea Brack

  

  You are going to love this recipe I am sharing with you today. It is Irish Tea Brack, and as one would suppose hails from Ireland. (Have I ever told you our... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Macedonian Fruit Salad

  

  This is a fabulous recipe that really goes together quickly and that your family will love. You can serve this either for breakfast spooned over some yogurt or... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Madeira Cake

  

  One of my favourite of all the British cakes has to be Madeira Cake. It is a very easy cake to make and quite unremarkable to look at, but when done properly... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crustless Veggie Quiche

  

  Today I decided to make us a delicious crustless vegetable quiche for our dinner. Well, actually I made it for me as Todd was having the leftovers from... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Baked Haddock

  

  Fish is something which we really love. We don't eat it near often enough. I am not sure why that is. When we do have it I like to have sustainably sourced cod... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lets Talk About Food

  

  I think it was the other week that I heard on the television that people who consume a diet which largely consists of highly processed foods do not live as... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Another Roast Chicken

  

  One of our favourite roast dinners has to be that of Roast Chicken. We never tire of it. You have the lovely roasted chicken and vegetables on the day, and... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spiced Pear Pinch Muffins

  

  I've been really thinking lately about reducing the amount of refined sugars and fat that we consume. I heard on the television the other day that people who ea... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Caesar Croissant Rolls

  

  One thing I always have in my refrigerator is a tin of refrigerated Croissant Roll Dough. Over here the leading brand is Easy Roll and I know in North America i... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sour Cream Chicken

  

  The protein of choice in our home is more often than not chicken breasts. Here in the UK, they are relatively in-expensive when compared to the red meats, and... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Get Well Custard

  

  This recipe I am sharing today is a very simple one and yet in its simplicity it is completely delicious. The simple things in life truly are the best! Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Tomato & Basil Soup

  

  On Monday (as I write this) it is really difficult to believe that Summer is only a few weeks away. The rain is bucketing down and there is a very chilly wind... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ion8 Leak Proof Water Bottle - Review

  

  A few weeks back I was asked if I would like to try the Ion8 Leakproof Water Bottle. I said yes, and was sent this gorgeous purple 500ml model. Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Perfection Salad

  

  . . . my first memory of what I think is a most delicious salad comes from the early 1960's. My father and his friend Louis used to go hunting and fishing... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Caraway Seed & Lemon Cake

  

  Most weekends I like to bake a cake or summat like that for Saturday Tea Time. We will usually have some sandwiches or scrambled eggs on toast and then some cak... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peanut Butter Everything Cookies

  

  When I lived in Canada I used to love watching the cooking shows on Saturday afternoons . . . well, anytime really. It was my guilty pleasure. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES