Now I am not sure how to describe these Custard Cream Bars, they were not what I expected, but you know me, I just love scouring the internet for new recipes, I love something a little different, but I must admit that the downside of finding recipes on Pinterest is…
Ginger Cake – Everyday Version
Christmas is coming ! I know that it is only November and I completely agree that Christmas should not be thought about until at least the 1st December, but as every baker knows, sometimes Christmas does have to sneak in a little bit earlier, making mincemeat and the traditional Christmas…
Spice-scented Beans
I know, its been a very long time since my last post and I am very sorry, but as I think I have already mentioned I have been rather busy setting up and running my new business www.dianashouse.co.uk , please check out the website, I am so proud of it and…
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Brie and Wild Mushrooms
So here is my hat trick recipe, recipe number 3 from May/Junes Ocado Life Magazine, delicious baked sweet potatoes with yummy melting Brie and garlicky wild mushrooms and set on peppery watercress. I have to admit that watercress is one of my favourite things to eat and is gorgeous drizzled with…
Beetroot and Pea Risotto with Mint and Feta
Beetroot and Pea Risotto with Mint and Feta is the first main course dish that I have cooked from Dale Pinnock’s book, The Medicinal Chef, and I have to warn you that it is not for the faint hearted, however if you love beetroot, then please read on, as this…
Meat Liquor Chicken Wings
I may not get time very often to write on my blog, but I promise you that in this case it has been worth the wait as today I bring you one of my all time favourite recipes, a recipe so tasty and so addictive that I hope you will…
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
I have been feeling rather guilty lately as I have really been neglecting this blog, so I thought I would post this recipe for gorgeous twice baked sweet potatoes. My neglect has come from my new love for crochet, knitting, sewing, refurbishing beautiful old furniture and interior design, all of…
Chilli Beef Cornbread Pie
We are now into December and the Christmas preparations begin, I hate that Christmas is now so commercial and that the shops are selling Christmas earlier and earlier every year. The advantage that we, as a family, now have is that the Children are all grown up, aged from 25…
Chocolate and Ale Cake
Thank god for chocolate cake! Chocolate cake ticks all the boxes that all good comfort food should and this one not only ticks the chocolate box, the cake box, it also ticks the booze box. It is so rich, dark and moist and served with the muscovado and malt cream would…
Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup
I think I keep on mentioning this but I just love Autumn, especially this one so far as it has been so mild and there has been loads of gorgeous sunshine, which has meant lots of time out walking and really getting to see the changes in the countryside. We…
