Half Hour Spaghetti Sauce
I’ve found that a lot of jarred sauces contain ridiculous amounts of sugar and salt, this is my compromise. It’s not an all day laborious slow-cooked sauce and it’s not […]
Recipes
Eastern Eggs
These are sort of like a healthier spicy vegetarian “scotch eggs” (Google it!). They are great as a first course, a brunch or even just in place of a sandwich […]
Family Meatloaf
No, it isn’t made out of family! But, to be perfectly honest I have no idea what every member of my family put in their loaves… Though I do know […]
Cheese Pasta Bake
This is a cheese flavored pasta dish with a nice crunchy top. It’s not sloppy or saucy and its definitely not conventional “mac-n-cheese”. I think the pasta choice does impact […]
Sweet & Sour Chicken
I’ve always liked traditional Sweet & Sour Pork but there are things about it I don’t like. I am not a fan of cherries and pineapple chunks or undercooked crunchy […]
Mixed Vegetable Curry
This is a really nice, filling comfort food type dish that was created basically on accident while I was trying to make a vegetable side to go with a biryani It […]
Sausage Casserole
This is a good hearty, filling and comforting casserole that is very easy to prepare. It can be made in either the oven or a slow cooker (see notes) and […]
Beef & Mushroom Pie
I find I can get get this pie in the oven in about 30 minutes, homemade crust and all. It is simple, fast and economical but if you make it […]
Butterscotch Pudding
As an American, butterscotch pudding mix is something I grew up with. In fact, I think for most people that is how butterscotch pudding is made. In the past, I […]
Smoky Sunshine Pulled Pork
This recipe does not make a traditional sweet barbecue sauce flavored pulled pork, but it is a lovely succulent bright smoky flavored pulled pork with a touch of sweetness. The […]
Fruit & Veg Slaw
This recipe uses fresh extra finely grated apples, carrots, cabbage and onions which is complemented by a sweet and sour sauce to produce a delicate slaw that makes a perfect […]
Suzanne’s Red Chilli
I like to make this recipe by toasting my own seeds, preparing the beans from dried and dicing fresh tomatoes but most often I just do this simpler version because […]
Flour Tortillas
These are very simple to make and require no specialized ingredients or equipment, though they do require time and patience. The first time you taste one after watching it transform […]
Spaghetti Carbonara
This is one of those wonderful meals where you have to forgive the luxurious Ingredients because they are so simple and create a filling comfort food that you can throw […]
Pork Cookies with Fried Milk Gravy
I don’t remember at what age I gave these the name “pork cookies” but it is what everyone in my family calls them now. It is a simple dish, it […]
Marshmallow Fondant
This is a ridiculously easy recipe but it does require a bit of elbow grease. It can be flavored or colored any way you like. The cake in the picture […]
White Chilli
This is more of a healthy, low-fat, thick, bean and turkey soup than a traditional chili. I like to serve it with Polenta & Almond Muffins and top it off with […]
Polenta & Almond Muffins
I love these moist light cornbread type muffins which are a little healthier made with the addition of ground almonds. They are great with savory dishes like chili, as well […]
Breakfast Salad
This is something I enjoy and have eaten a lot of over the years. I like to have it with well toasted whole grain seeded bread or bran muffins. It […]
Cauliflower Cheese
No, it isn’t cheese made out of cauliflower! Its a fairly classic British side dish which most recipes (IMO) over complicate. My version is quick, easy and tastes like a […]
Mother’s Beans
Regardless of the name, this is my interpretation of a dish my mother made for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners when I was growing up. I might have called them something […]
Coconut Macaroons
Their chewy texture and the toasted flavor is not overly sweet but very satisfying, plus these little cakes are deceptively easy to make. With just five ingredients and a little […]
Baked Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce
I adapted this from my mother’s recipe, originally just to make a smaller version but over the years I started making it with less sugar and Philadelphia started making a […]
Chickpea Burger
These are not traditional falafels, but they are “ish”. I think these go really well with sweet potatoes wedges as a side and eaten as is using the yogurt sauce […]
Salt & Pepper Sweet Potato Wedges
These wedges have a nice little crunch to them but their centers are soft which makes them very morish for something that is fairly healthy. They go well with spicy […]
Yogurt Sauce Dip
This sauce/dip can be used to cool down very spicy food if you use full-fat yogurt, otherwise, a low-fat or fat-free yogurt is good for flavor contrast. Greek-style yogurt, bio […]
Mushroom Chicken
The mushrooms you use can dramatically change the flavor of this dish because it is the mushroom juice that makes the sauce. You can use whatever type of mushrooms you like in this […]