Category Archives: Dinner

Basil and Walnut Pesto with Courgetti Noodles

I don’t know how many times I say that a recipe drops into my inbox when I have just the right ingredients in my fridge/cupboard needing to be used up.  That’s what happened recently when I had a huge basil … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chilli

Although I am not a vegetarian and I love my Chocolate Chilli, it is always nice to try a new recipe and this hearty vegetarian chilli is really delicious , easy to make and is an ideal lunch or supper … Continue reading

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Middle Eastern Meatballs with Yoghurt and Tahini Sauce

I came across this recipe on the blog Cooking Up The Pantry (Ros in Western Australia) where she said “I can remember joking as a child that my Mum had one hundred and one ways of cooking mince but this … Continue reading

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Orange Chicken with Almond Pilaf

Orange, chicken, almonds and vegetables really do make a delicious mix of flavours, especially with a few sprigs of thyme thrown in. I had some chicken thighs needed to be used up so used these instead of breasts.  I also … Continue reading

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Carrot and Courgette Noodle Thai Stir Fry

I love stir-fries and I love Thai flavours so the combination of both makes for a superb dish which is both very quick, and very simple to prepare. As I had two cooked chicken breasts in the fridge, I decided … Continue reading

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Seared Prawns with a Ginger Sugarsnap Pea Salad

Even if you do a couple of things wrong, like I did – this dish is still delicious.  Fresh, crunchy, tangy and surprisingly filling. For a starter, I didn’t have raw king prawns but a huge bag of peeled prawns … Continue reading

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Prawn Laksa

I was given a huge bag of prawns recently and was flicking through my books to find a recipe when I came across Prawn Laksa.  A curry rich with Malaysian spices and coconut that can be made in just 20 … Continue reading

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Rack of Lamb with Sweet Potato Mash and Charred Chicory

It must be the New Year as I am in cooking mode and trying out ideas rather than following recipes. I picked up a lovely rack of lamb from my local butcher this week, beautifully trimmed, and decided to make … Continue reading

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Odds and Ends Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles

My husband loves it when I make something using up the odds and ends of things in my fridge, as he never knows what he is going to get. I decided to make a chicken stir-fry as I had a … Continue reading

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Roast Potatoes – Prepare in advance

I love roast potatoes and although we are not having roast turkey on Christmas Day, we are definitely having lovely crispy crunchy roast potatoes. They are one of the vegetables that actually benefits from being prepared in advance and popped … Continue reading

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