So summer has finally arrived and it is HOT !!! It’s time for BBQ’s, picnics, afternoon teas and summer Fetes, and we may be called upon to produce a good old fashioned Victoria Sponge, either dressed traditionally with Buttercream and Strawberry Jam with a sprinkling of caster sugar, or with…
Mexican Chorizo and Garlic Prawn Burgers
Now when Hubby declared that this week was going to be ‘Burger Week’ I have to admit to letting out a small groan. Please do not get me wrong, I love a good gourmet burger as much as the next person, but really, a whole week!!! Well day two and…
Smoky Halloumi and Quinoa Salad
I am a huge fan of halloumi, for those of you that may not of come across halloumi before it is a wonderfully chewy cheese made from a mixture of goat’s and sheep’s milk with a high-melting point which makes it ideal for grilling or frying. You can marinate it…
Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
As you may know, if you are a regular to my blog, we recently moved to Kent, buying our first house after years of renting was really scary but also really liberating. For the first time in years we have been able to really create our own space and I…
Lemon Feta and Mascarpone Pasta with Grilled Asparagus
It has been a very busy, very hot and sunny but lovely weekend, from Friday evening to Sunday we just didn’t seem to stop but still found the time some how to try some new lovely meals and this Lemon Feta and Mascarpone Pasta with Grilled Asparagus was one that I…
Raw Courgette Spaghetti with Lemon, Feta, Pea, Mint and Pea Shoots
It would appear that I have fallen rather behind with my blog post entries, this I can blame on numerous things, sunshine (well I would rather be outside, who wouldn’t), bad health and when in good health my love of being in my workshop rather than the kitchen, but I…
Pulled BBQ Chicken with Coleslaw
This is one of those posts where I wish I hadn’t of been so keen to eat the food and had taken more photo’s !!! I will try to be more patient next time but it is very hard when the rest of your family are tucking in and making…
Beetroot, Red Onion and Goat’s Cheese Tart
Ok so the Children were not to impressed at having beetroot for a second night running, they will be even less impressed when I say that this dish was so gorgeous that I can not wait to make it again, but saying that I may wait until it is just…
Vegetable Pasta Salad
I can not believe my luck, the first book I brought from Amazon on ‘Clean Eating’ and every recipe so far has been amazing. There has only been one so far that I have not blogged and that was more to do with my taste and not that the recipe…
