Mariealicerayner

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• Gratin of Chicken

  

  I had to take some stuff out of the freezer the other day to make room for some Christmas stuff. I did not want to be doing any shopping at all in these few day... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Chili Mac & Cheese

  

  Well, I guess the count-down is on now, only four more days until Christmas Eve. Are things feeling pretty crazy yet? I can remember how busy those last few day... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roast Pork Shoulder with Sage & Onion

  

  When I was a much younger woman than what I am now, I had a good friend named Leona. She is still a good friend, some thirty odd years later! I love lifetime... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Sprouts with Cranberries & Pecans

  

  I think one of my favourite holiday vegetables has to be Brussels Sprouts. I fear they are a "love it or loathe it" kind of vegetable, with too many people... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• All You Ever Wanted to Know About Iberian Ham

  

  I was recently contacted by IBEHAM Project and asked if I would like to learn more about and try some Iberian Ham and then share my experience with my readers. ... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roast Chicken with Lemon & Garlic

  

  A well roasted chicken is a beautiful thing to behold . . . moist and tender, almost succulent, with a crisp and flavourful skin. I think of all the roasts, it... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cherry Cake Squares

  

  What a miserable horrible lousy rotten day it is out there today. Windy, rainy, cold . . . but at least its not snow! In any case the lighting for my photos is... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Melted Snowman and Rudolf Chocolate Barks

  

  I wanted to make something special for the children of our Ministering brothers (father and son, church thing) for Christmas. They are always so good at visitin... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mother-In-Laws Swiss Steak

  

  My ex Mother in Law was a wonderful cook. Early on in my marriage (1978) she hand wrote me a little notebook filled with family recipes. I know I have spoken... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Black Cherry Sauced Turkey Steaks

  

  I really need to get better at labelling things when I put them in the freezer. I took out what I thought was chicken breasts the other day and it ended up bein... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots

  

  We are great lovers of vegetables in this house. I think I probably serve two different vegetables with every main meal that I serve in this house. I have alway... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches

  

  I can't believe that two weeks from today will be Christmas day. My days seem to be evaporating into thin air! That's why things like these delicious Honey ... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Deep Fried Mozzarella Sticks and Christmas Chutney

  

  Occasionally I get sent new products to try. I was recently sent these Pik-Nik Twiller Cheese snacks. As winter takes hold, Vitamin D levels start to drop. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cranberry Breakfast Cake

  

  We suffered a fatality in our home today. My trusty Nikon Bridge Camera, who has been my constant companion for the past three years died a quick and irreparabl... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Places I Go, Comptoir Libanais

  

  One of the things I really like doing as a food blogger is being afforded the opportunity to enjoy food in new places and venues. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peanut Butter Blondies

  

  I have three words to describe these Peanut Butter Blondies. OH MY GOODNESS! Seriously . . . OH MY GOODNESS! I adapted the recipe from one I found in this... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Christmas Cookies

  

  Well, we are now full swing into the Christmas Holidays. When my children were growing up I was kept busy day and night baking up all sorts of treats for the... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ravioli Lasagna

  

  I had a good clean out of the refrigerator today (Wednesday as I write this), in preparation for the up and coming holidays. It is amazing how quickly your... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bacon Ranch Chicken & Rice

  

  Quick and easy one dish suppers like this are great for weeknights and especially during these weeks in the run up to Christmas when we don't know when we are... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mincemeat & Orange Muesli Muffins

  

  I am always keen to try something new to feed my family for breakfast on Christmas morning. Usually I want something which is quick and easy to throw together,... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES