This Gado Gado salad was a new one on me and to be honest when Hubby first suggested it for dinner a couple of days after Christmas instead of the left over gammon with egg and chips I was less than inspired, it was cold outside and I really fancied…
Mince Pie Cake
I just wanted to post a very quick recipe just to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and to thank you all for following my blog and for all the lovely feedback that I have received during the year. 2014 has seen a few…
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…
Ferrero Rocher Mousse Cake
Last night my eldest Son Simon and his lovely girlfriend came over for dinner, I was so looking forward to it as things are particularly difficult at the moment as my best friend of 28 years was told that her cancer is terminal and this is breaking my heart, again…
Diana’s House
I have mentioned a few times in recent posts that I have been rather busy setting up a new business, well I thought that I would tell you all a little bit more about it, you all know that I love to cook and over the years you would also…
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…
Almond Macaroons
It is well known that I can not make the fancy French macaroons, when I auditioned for the Great British Bake Off a few years ago they were one of the things that I wanted to take along to the audition, but try as I might, and boy did I…
Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce
I have to admit that I nearly did not post the recipe for these crab cakes with tartar sauce as I wasn’t that keen on them, it was my own fault, I thought that I loved tarragon, I got a bit heavy handed with it and when it came to eat…
Smoked Haddock Toasties
This week is an odd one, Rosie and Luca are both away on holiday, leaving just Myself, Hubby and Olly at home, I miss them terribly but have to admit that the house staying clean and tidy, plus a nearly empty washing basket every day is a nice bonus! It…
Minted Hollandaise Sauce
It is no secret that I have a passion for cookery books, what I really love are cookery books that have been recommended and one of the best places for this is on Instagram, the lovely girls that I follow often post photos of books that they are using and…