Good food without sacrifice
I love a good omelette. Not only is it a great way to use up left overs but its also a really quick and easy lunch to put together, especially if you are trying to avoid bread! Omelettes are so versatile, you can add virtually …
Mussels might seem a bit daunting to make at first but they are actually a great midweek option. They are ridiculously quick to make and at just £3.50 for a 1kg bag they are a cheaper option than chicken or mince. If you omit the …
Usually I think of a stew as a classic winter dish, but this one is so easy and tasty that I like to make it all year round. I often make a big batch at the start of the week and take it for my …
Goat’s cheese has a delicious flavour and lasts forever in the fridge so I usually buy some once every couple of months and use it when I am getting down to the last of the contents of my cupboards. Having been in this situation yesterday …
So the end of the Month of March officially marked one whole year of being at my weight loss goal. This means that I’ve now been ‘maintaining’ my four stone weight loss and new weight for longer than I was trying to lose it on …
I’ve had a jar of Thai 7 Spice lurking in my cupboard ever since I spotted it in the shop and thought ‘Oooh that looks interesting’. Ever since I have been trying to find a nice recipe to try it in and on a recent …
The blend of rich, soft duck meat with cinnamon, bay and red wine makes for the most divine ragu sauce in this recipe, which, when added to pasta, feels extra indulgent. I always thought a meal like this would be off the cards when trying …
I love a nice piece of salmon so when I discovered some lurking at the bottom of the freezer yesterday morning, I decided I would try something new with it. I’m not a massive fan of creamy sauces that usually go with salmon so I …
After months of searching for it, I finally managed to get my hands on some Ras El Hanout. Albeit it was the paste rather than the spice which apparently no supermarket in Manchester or Newcastle likes to stock! Once I got my hands on it …
Pork belly is such a delicious meat and is so cheap to buy. Usually I would think it would be something to make at the weekend when you have a bit more time, but the meat is so cheap and this recipe so simple, that …