Dublin Coddle and Spuds! BBQ style Irish Slow Cooked Cheese and Bacon Potatoes in Paper It’s fast approaching St Patrick’s Day and, if the sun continues to shine, it’s also fast approaching that shortest and fleeting of seasons, the “BBQ” season, where men arm themselves with tongs and matches and women get very worried! Now, I must “fess” up…
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On the Spice Trail: Moroccan Harissa and Chickpea Potage Recipe (5:2 Diet)
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Spanish Saturday! A Simple & Spicy Tapas Lunch Recipe: Patatas a la Riojana
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French Sunday Lunch: Guinea Fowl with Apples, Prunes and Armagnac Mustard Sauce (Pintade aux Prunes)
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Midweek Slow Cooker Comfort Meal: Polish Sausage and Sauerkraut Casserole with Beer
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Modern Masala: South African “Street Food” Durban Bunny Chow Recipe
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Easy Light Lunch for a 5:2 Diet Day: Salmon and Spring Onion Gratins (250 Calories) Recipe
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A Romantic Continental Breakfast with Thorntons Chocolates!
Review: A Romantic Continental Breakfast with Thorntons Chocolates! I took the journey recently, as a test drive for Valentine’s day and in the interests of the masses, I tested some lovely Thorntons Chocolates that arrived for me…..in readiness for Valentine’s day and other special occasions – I hope you will all thank me for my…
Winter Soup Day and Weekly Meal Planner: 5:2 Diet Celery and Leek Soup (80 calories)
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Slow Cooking with the Ginger Pig! Pulled Pork with a Spicy Rub (Slow Cooker/Crock Pot) Recipe
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Tasty Low-Calorie 5:2 Diet Recipe: Garlic, Herb and Parmesan Crusted Chicken Schnitzels
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Spicy Toasted Sandwiches for Lunch! Mexican Cheese, Chorizo and Avocado Toastie Recipe
Spicy Toasted Sandwiches for Lunch! Mexican Cheese, Chorizo and Avocado Toastie Recipe Today’s recipe is just perfect for a light lunch, a quick snack or a simple supper, and it’s one of my favourite ways to eat a sandwich, a TOASTED sandwich, or a toastie as they are called. I have simple tastes when it…
5:2 Diet Winter Meal Plan Ideas: Low-Calorie Turkey & Kale Scotch Broth Recipe
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Twelfth Night, Epiphany and Spices! Curried Beef & Apricot Pie with a Salt Glaze Crust Recipe
Twelfth Night, Epiphany and Spices! Curried Beef & Apricot Pie with a Salt Glaze Crust Recipe Today, the 5th January, is Twelfth Night, not to be confused with Epiphany, which is tomorrow on the 6th January. Traditionally, it’s the day that all the decorations and cards come down, lest you bring bad luck into your home for…
Using Festive Turkey Leftovers: 5:2 Diet “Turkey Red Flannel Hash with Beans” Recipe
Using Festive Turkey Leftovers: 5:2 Diet “Turkey Red Flannel Hash with Beans” Recipe Red Flannel Hash (Dictionary.com) Part of Speech: noun Definition: a type of hash made with beets and potatoes, sometimes with chopped bacon or beef. Example: At the restaurant, red flannel hash comes with eggs, served either poached or over easy. Etymology: 1907…
