Ginger & Honey Tonic

There are summer drinks and there are winter ones, and this for me is definitely a winter one, but because of the time we're in I thought it was fitting to post this simple refreshing recipe as we're drinking this almost every day.

Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Crème Fraîche

What started as our 'special occasion' weekend breakfast, has now become a regular lunch.

Tzatziki

A certain time of year rolls around, usually around now, when I crave this fresh, tangy, yogurt and cucumber dip.

Quesadilla

I hope this post finds you safe and well, and you are managing to navigate through these unprecedented times. We are trying to take as many of the positives from this pause as we can, and while staying home can be challenging at times each one of us has just about settled into our new rhythm.

Belgian Waffles

These light crispy squares have already become a firm weekend favourite of ours. 

Chickpea Curry

I've just discovered this delicious, healthy dish, and as soon as I tasted it I knew I had to include the recipe on the blog.

Creamy Spinach Dip

This is the best crowd pleaser dip...

Chocolate & Salted Caramel Shortbread | Easter baking

With extra time over the Easter holidays and lots of chocolate to use up from the lorry load of eggs, we finally got around to making these...

Homemade Beef Burgers

These burgers rival any Bunsen or Wow Burger - really!

Far Breton

This is a simple, delicious recipe from one of my favourite food bloggers, Mimi Thorisson. In this traditional French dessert prunes are added to a custardy base. There are so many delicious elements to this cake, from the silky smooth texture in the centre to the more flan like top and edge, with hefty rum-soaked prunes studded throughout. I never realised just how much I liked prunes until I made this. 

White Chocolate & Peanut Blondies

Usually blondies have a sweet vanilla flavour. For us though, we prefer ours with a peanuty crunch and white chocolate chunks. 

Peach & Elderflower Cocktail | Non-alcoholic

When the sun comes out sometimes I feel like a nice chilled glass of wine or a cold beer in the garden, and sometimes I don't. This is a perfect tipple to drink in the sun and the bonus is you can drink as much of it as you like!

Macaroni Cheese with Crab

I adore comfort food; hearty Bœuf Bourguignon, warming sweet potato soup with buttery slices of baguette for dipping, hot apple crumble with a scoop of melting vanilla ice-cream on top, and of course, the ultimate comfort food, Macaroni & Cheese. I used to make this recipe all the time, it was Ross's favourite meal at one stage. I remember throwing in some bacon pieces and peas to make it a bit more 'balanced' - Ha!

Pigs in Blankets

Sausages are a Sunday post-match staple in our house. Ross and the boys are starving after the game, I've been cleaning, and the easiest, and tastiest (for them!) thing to do is to pop a packet of sausages under the grill and serve in a fresh crusty baguette slathered with butter and oodles of ketchup. But sometimes, to dress them up a bit, I make these...

Steak Salad

David thinks cooking isn't really his thing but whenever he does he knocks the ball out of the park.

Frozen Peanut Butter Fudge

If you're like me and love peanuts you're going to love this.

Radish with Butter & Sea Salt

I discovered this ridiculously simple combination the other day and now I'm addicted.

Satay Chicken | Family Friendly Food

This is one TASTY dish. Tender chicken, surrounded by delectable peanut sauce, served on a bed of noodles with a fresh crunchy cucumber and beansprout topping.

Crab Dip | Party Food

This dip was always a huge hit in our house when I was growing up. My Mum made it every Christmas and now Christmas just wouldn't be the same without it.

It's creamy, unctuous, moorish and so wonderful that it's a big hit with my friends now too. Whenever we get invited to a get together and I feel that the host would appreciate an extra dish I bring this.

Winter Warmers

The week between Christmas and New year is always one of my favourites. If we're not in work we can barely remember what day it is. Time seems to stand still yet as we near New Year's Eve the week feels like it definitely went by far too fast. Meeting up with friends and spending time with family is high up on the list of priorities, and with our newly acquired calmer demeanour it's a perfect time to catch up on all the things that make life rich and more fulfilling.