Meals on Heels: Staying In is the New Going Out – My Rocky Horror Show Night In! I have been set a challenge, and I DO love a challenge! MoneySupermarket have a “bloggers competition” running at the moment where they have asked us all to share our “night in” experiences with them and our readers…
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Hot Spanish Soup that’s Chilled! Flamenco “100 Calorie” Gazpacho Soup Recipe
Hot Spanish Soup that’s Chilled! Flamenco “100 Calorie” Gazpacho Soup Recipe I remember the first time I ever saw Flamenco dancers in action; I was about seven years old and we went to Spain on a family holiday. The hotel we stayed at in L’Estartit had evening entertainment, as they all do of course, and…
Sous Vide Salmon Three Ways! Sticky Asian Salmon, Salmon Pasta and Salmon Salad with Wasabi Dressing
Sous Vide Salmon Three Ways! Sticky Asian Salmon, Salmon Pasta and Salmon Salad with Wasabi Dressing (Recipes) As my regular readers will know, I was sent a SousVide Supreme water bath machine a couple of months ago to review, and as part fo my review, I agreed to develop and create some recipes using the…
Tapas Days and Nights: Warm Curly Kale Salad with Almonds, Chorizo and Sherry Dressing
Tapas Days and Nights: Warm Curly Kale Salad with Almonds, Chorizo and Sherry Dressing What a disappointing summer, just as I was getting into the swing of things, getting the sun loungers out, cleaning the barbecue, packing away all of my winter clothes and liberating my t-shirts, we are back to cool, dully and very…
The Coffee Challenge with De’Longhi: Italian Coffee Mocha Kisses and Brandy Snaps
The Coffee Challenge with De’Longhi: Italian Coffee Mocha Kisses and Brandy Snaps There is nothing as nice as afternoon tea, unless it happens to be afternoon coffee. I am a bit of a tea and coffee snob, and only drink the best stuff, made in a tea-pot for tea and in a cafetière for coffee. So, when…
Hot Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Terrine for the Le Creuset Cast Iron Challenge
Hot Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Terrine for the Le Creuset Cast Iron Challenge I have had a life-long love affair with cast iron cookware, probably since I was old enough to lift a casserole lid, and Le Creuset tops my cast iron cookware list. I am an avid collector of new and vintage Le Creuset,…
Thrifty & Organic Meal Planner: Asparagus,Spring Vegetables,Gooseberries & Cape Malay Beef Curry Recipes
Thrifty & Organic Meal Planner: Asparagus, Spring Vegetables, Gooseberries & Cape Malay Beef Curry Recipes Core May Ingredients: Beef, Asparagus, Broad Beans, Peas, Gooseberries and Jersey Royal Potatoes May Menu: Two Cheese Asparagus Tart Broad Bean and Pea Medley with Feta Cheese Jersey Royal Potato Salad with Three Herb Mayonnaise Cape Malay Beef & Fruit…
Thrifty & Organic Meal Planner: Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise, Spring Greens & Orange Cream Cheese Cake Recipes
Thrifty & Organic Meal Planner: Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise, Spring Greens & Orange Cream Cheese Cake Recipes April Core Ingredients: Oranges, Spring Greens, New Potatoes, Cream Cheese, Herbs and Salmon April Menu: Whole poached salmon with Herb mayonnaise Spring Greens with Citrus butter Minted New Potatoes Salmon & Vegetable Cheesy Bake Potted Salmon & Herb…
Easter Gourmet 5:2 Diet Recipe: Scallop and Prawn Platter with Chilli Herb Vinaigrette
Easter Gourmet 5:2 Diet Recipe: Scallop and Prawn Platter with Chilli Herb Vinaigrette Tomorrow is Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, it commemorates Jesus Christ’s last supper and the initiation of the Eucharist, which is observed in many Christian churches. It’s also the day that the Queen presents special ‘Maundy money’ to local pensioners, last year…
Seductive Salmon! Salmon, Sorrel & Cream Cheese Parcels (Recipe)
Seductive Salmon! Salmon, Sorrel & Cream Cheese Parcels (Recipe) I remember a time when salmon was a luxury fish that was usually only seen (and served) at special times of the year, such as Christmas and Easter; it’s VERY accessible to all now, and I happen to think that’s a good thing. However, for me, the seduction of salmon is…
Thrifty & Organic Meal Planner: Persian Lamb, Aromatic Cauliflower & Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipes
Thrifty & Organic Meal Planner: Persian Lamb, Aromatic Cauliflower & Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipes March Core Ingredients: Lemons; Cauliflower; Leeks; Eggs; Chocolate and Lamb MARCH MENU: Persian Roast Lamb with Aromatic Rice Spiced Cauliflower Spicy Shepherd’s Pie with Cheesy Leek Topping Chocolate Truffle Cake with Crystallised Violets Welcome to my second Thrifty and Organic Meal Planner post!…
5:2 Diet Fast Day Recipe: Spicy Fish Creole with Coconut Lime Rice for Fish on Friday
5:2 Diet Fast Day Recipe: Spicy Fish Creole with Coconut Lime Rice for Fish on Friday I love spicy food, such as curries, chilli-based dishes and tagines, and they often grace our family meal-time table; I also love fish, and with all the recent revelations about horse meat being found in ready meals and prepared meat products…
Luxury Low-Calorie Recipe for Fish on Friday: Smoked Salmon Pitta Pizza for 5:2 Diet Fast Day
Luxury Low-Calorie Recipe for Fish on Friday: Smoked Salmon Pitta Pizza for 5:2 Diet Fast Day My “Fish on Friday” post today is a luxury one, a special LOW-CALORIE snack, lunch or light supper recipe with more than a hint of gourmet about it, Smoked Salmon Pitta Pizza. This recipe is a remarkable 194 calories and VERY…
Scheherazade and Tea Time Treats: Cardamom Rose Cake with Orange Drizzle Recipe
Scheherazade and Tea Time Treats: Cardamom Rose Cake with Orange Drizzle Recipe There is something of Scheherazade and her tales from a Thousand and One Arabian Nights in my latest cake recipe, Cardamom Rose Cake with Orange Drizzle Recipe. Cardamom is a spice with an aroma that immediately transports me to the Middle East, probably on a magic…
The Fast Diet, Meal Planning Monday and Tiger Prawn Curry with Basmati Rice (5:2 Diet) Recipe
The Fast Diet, Meal Planning Monday and Tiger Prawn Curry with Basmati Rice (5:2 Diet) Recipe I am back on my Monday Meal Plans……things all went awry in December and over the Festive period, but I have decided to more disciplined, as much as I can be disciplined, and attempt to plan ahead. My weekly meal plans…
