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• Chive & Shallot Vinaigrette

  

  I don't think I ever had a ready made bottled salad dressing the whole time I was growing up. My mom always made her own salad dressing from scratch. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stewed Steak & Macaroni

  

  This recipe I am showing you here today is a very, very old one. It comes from a handwritten scrap of paper in my big blue binder, copied out in my own hand, I... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Baked Chicken

  

  This is a delicious chicken dish which Todd really loves. He is a real meat/chicken and potatoes man, and if there is a delicious gravy/sauce involved, he is on... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Cake

  

  Mmmm . . . is there any smell on earth better than the smell of cinnamon anything baking in the oven??? I think not!!! It has to be the most comforting, homey,... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nut Jumbles

  

  Ahhh . . . the weekend, time to pull out the stops a tiny bit and bake something the family will enjoy. A tiny treat, a bit of an indulgence. Something like... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ketjap Manis

  

  I am a huge fan of Westernized oriental cuisine. I say Westernized because I have never had any other kind. I have never travelled in the orient or any further... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Parmesan & Black Pepper Potato Scones

  

  I think scones are one of my favourite things to bake (and eat!). Who doesn't love a scone. They are perfectly at home and fit in with all types of social and... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Eggs

  

  If you are looking for an excellent light supper, lunch or even brunch dish, look no further than these Baked Eggs. You could also have them for breakfast.... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crunchy Yogurt Pots

  

  After all of the decadence of the last few days this morning I am really craving a return to normality. My hips are screaming at me . . . "enough already!" and ... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jam Oysters

  

  When I made my declaration about not doing any more fancy eating posts for a while, I had forgotten about these delicious little jam tarts I had baked the... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Raspberry French Toast

  

  Royal weddings aside, I do like to pull the boat out a bit at the weekend when it comes to breakfast/brunch. I actually did this last weekend, but am only... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Souffle Omelet & Cornbread Muffins

  

  I wanted to do a bit of a brunch/breakfast today to celebrate the Royal Wedding. Something which incorporated traditions from both sides of the pond, and I... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon & Elderflower Cake

  

  Day two of beautiful food. I was going to save this for Saturday, but then I thought some of you might want to bake this cake so I would give you a days heads u... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ruffled Milk Pie

  

  I think you would have to be living under a rock to not know what is taking place this coming Saturday, the 19th May, 2018. That is the day when Ms Meghan Markl... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curried Chicken Fried Rice

  

  I adore fried rice. It is a fabulous way of using up all the bits and scraps in the refrigerator and makes a great main or side dish. Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheese & Potato Pie

  

  This dish I am showing you today is a fabulous vegetarian main dish, filled with lovely flavours and textures, always assuming that you still eat eggs and... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Caprese Rollups

  

  Its a week night and you have had a busy tiresome day. You get home and you are starving. All that is in the refrigerator is a bit of leftover chicken (or... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Pots De Creme

  

  I know that today is not Mother's Day here in the UK, they always celebrate that in March, however I have a foot in both worlds, and all of my family lives in... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jam Filled Buns

  

  I always like to make my husband a little something special to enjoy with his breakfast or his morning drink at the weekend. He is always so very appreciative o... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegetarian Taco Salad

  

  I put my hand up! I adore salads, and it doesn't have to be summer for me to enjoy them. I am the salad Queen! Todd, on the other hand, is not so fond of them. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES