Mariealicerayner

LATEST ARTICLES ( 4653 )

• Elizabeth's Date and Nut Loaf

  

  I was feeling very nostalgic today and so I made a Date Nut loaf. I just love Date Nut loaf, and so does Todd. My mother always made a beautiful one. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Queen of Pudding Cakes

  

  I kind of like to pull the stops out at the weekend and bake something special. These little Queen of Pudding Cakes I am showing you here today are certainly... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mushroom Sauced Burgers

  

  The one thing I hated most that my mother cooked when I was growing up was beef burger patties. I loved most of the things she cooked, but when she cooked... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spiced Butternut Soup

  

  Brrr.... I think today must have been the coldest day so far this winter. I just can't seem to get warm. This calls for a nice hot pot of soup! A delicious... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stifado . . . a Delicious Greek Lamb Stew

  

  This is a delicious dish I made a while back and am only getting around to showing you now. It's a delicious Greek Stew made with lamb shoulder, tomatoes, wine... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Salmon, Broccoli and Potato Gratin

  

  Salmon and broccoli are a marriage made in heaven. They go together beautifully. I normally have both in the house . . . having either frozen salmon fillets... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gut Gastronomy

  

  Today I wanted to tell you about this cookbook that I received a few weeks back. Entitled Gut Gastronomy, this book will be released on 15th January 2015 and... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curry 101 and a Coconut Basil Curried Chicken

  

  One of the things I have learned to embrace over here in the UK, and which I had very little experience with prior to moving over here was curries. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lime Filled Ginger Oat Biscuits/Cookies

  

  I can remember when I discovered Miss Debbie's Oatmeal Cream Pies. Oh boy were they some good. It was in an American Grocery store and it was love at first bite. Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheese and Onion Muffin Cake

  

  I have to confess that when I first moved over here to the UK, the idea of cheese and onion anything really grossed me out. It was just not a flavour combinatio... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Potato and Leek Soup

  

  Todd fancied a nice hot bowl of soup today for his dinner. I never use tinned soups if I can help it. Homemade soup is so much tastier and not that hard to make. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Corned Beef and Potato Pie

  

  This is one of those dishes that is made from simple things most of us probably have in our cupboards and larders at any given time and it is so easy to make. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Paradise Slices

  

  You would think I would be done with all of the rich food after everything we have cooked and eaten in December, but nope . . . I have not. Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crock Pot Burritos

  

  I found this recipe for Crock Pot Burritos on Pinterest a few weeks back and it's been on my mind to cook it ever since. If you would like to see the original... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Frisco Spagetti Bake

  

  I just can't help myself. Periodically I just have to do it. I must indulge my need for pasta. Most of the time I try to cook things that I think the Toddster... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Muffins 101 and Coconut & Date Muffins

  

  I bake a lot of muffins in this house. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they make great portable breakfasts, are fabulous for tea and coffee breaks... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Triple Chocolate Cookie Tart

  

  If you have known me for any length of time you know I don't do New Years Resolutions, especially not any that involve food or the giving up of certain foods. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Marmalade Pudding and the December DegustaBox

  

  One of the challenges I enjoy from receiving my Degustabox every month is coming up with unique and delicious ways to use the contents! Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crispy Potato Roast

  

  I did us some lovely Lamb Chops for our New Years Eve Supper last night. I simply rubbed them with a mixture of rosemary, thyme, garlic, sea salt, white... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Counting Down the Top Ten for 2014 . . .

  

  It's hard to believe but here we are at the end of 2014! I hope you have had a lovely Christmas or whatever holiday it is that you celebrate at this time of... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES