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• Hunter's Chicken

  

  We eat a lot of chicken in our house as opposed to other meats. That is because it is quite econoical in comparison and much healthier. Kind of the opposite to... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cinnamon Tea Cake

  

  Sometimes I just crave cake. I know that as a diabetic I should not indulge this craving, but every now and again, I really must. So long as I am careful about... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Raspberry Pie Bars

  

  I had half a tin of sweetened condensed milk languishing in the refrigerator and a punnet of raspberries that needed using up so I went on a search of what I... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tomato Sauce with Butter and Onion

  

  I love recipes like this which are so very simple that you can throw them together at the drop of a hat, and yet they end up tasting like you have taken a... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apricot Bread & Butter Pudding

  

  I found myself with half a loaf of stale white bread this week. I had bought it to make sandwiches with the other day and it didn't get all used up. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Saffron Soul, by Mira Manek

  

  India is not a country that I have ever been priviledged to travel to, but I hear that it is a country that people fall in love with. If the food is anything... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pineapple Sweet and Sour Meatballs

  

  These delicious sweet and sour meatballs are just the ticket for a day when you are super busy and don't have a lot of time to spend on cooking. In short,... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tina's Burgers

  

  We had a lovely lunch at our friends Tina and Tony's the other week. That Tina is an excellent cook. I have never not thoroughly enjoyed what she has prepared,... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Beer Cheese & Onion Bread

  

  I have always wanted to try Beer Bread. We don't drink alcohol in this house for religious purposes, but I do cook with it every now and again. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Double Chocolate Muesli Cookies

  

  I confess that I love chocolate biscuits/cookies. The fudgier the better. Todd, well, he's not so fond of chocolate baked anything. (I know! It just ain't human! Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Queen Elizabeth Cake

  

  I love dates in any way shape or form. I like to eat them out of hand, epecially those beautiful Medjool ones you get at Christmas time in the shops. They are s... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tuna Loaf with a Mustard Cream

  

  We love fish in this house, and while it is not made with fresh fish, this delicious Tuna Loaf is one of our favourite meals. Its a recipe which I have been... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Smashed Roasted New Potatoes

  

  I love all of the baby new potatoes at the markets at the moment. The Jersey Royals are in the shops now, and I know that not all of you have those available... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crumb Topped Marble Cake

  

  I have never really considered myself to be a baker, per se. My sister was the one who was always very good at baking things . . . I was probably better at... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheesy Ham and Vegetable Rice

  

  I really love main dishes that can be cooked all in one pan, downsized for a smaller family and that are simple, yet delicious, using things I have in my... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tovolo Ice Keeping You Cool This Summer

  

  Bored with traditional ice cube and ice lolly makers? Tovolo has a unique range of ice moulds and novelty ice pop makers that are sure to help the whole family... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Quiche In a Bun

  

  . I don't know why I didn't think of this before. I have brought you a variety of things in a bun in the past like Crusty Lasagne Buns, and Crusty Chicken Pot... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon & Cheese Puff

  

  I am a huge fan of Puff Pastry. Who isn't? I always have some in the refrigerator or freezer. I only buy the all butter kind. It is well worth any additional... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rhubarb & Raspberry Pudding Cake

  

  Pudding cakes. I love pudding cakes. We used to have one occasionally when I was a child. They usually came from a box mix. I think there was a date one, a... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pork Chops & Mushroom Gravy

  

  My husband is a real chop man. I don't think he has ever met a chop, pork or otherwise, that he hasn't fallen in love with. I am not a real red meat lover... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES