Mariealicerayner

LATEST ARTICLES ( 4739 )

• Cindy's Portugese Gumdrop Cake

  

  I spent all day at the Temple today so I really haven't done any cooking at home. I do have this gumdrop cake recipe to share with you however that I cooked ove... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oven Baked Thai Chicken and Rice

  

  This is a recipe I had bookmarked a long time ago in a little cookery book I have from the BBC Good Food people, entitled 101 Storecupboard Suppers. I love the... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken & Artichoke Casserole

  

  We have a very much beloved Cocker Spaniel in our house. She has a rather ticky tummy, so I don't give her dog food anymore, it always upsets her stomach. Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lentil and Chorizo Stew

  

  I was recently sent some Spanish meats to try out from a company called Jamonprivé. Jamonprivé is an online site which works with suppliers of the best Iberian... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hearty Tomato and Orzo Soup

  

  When we got up this morning it was -7*C (which is about 19*F) so below freezing. That's pretty cold, especially in our house where we don't have forced air... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Spinach

  

  I really love turkey burgers. I love the fact that they are supposed to be healthier for you than regular burgers and I love that they are made from turkey. I... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 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