Tag Archives: Coconut

Chocolate Ice Cream

Who doesn’t like having a container of ice-cream in the freezer?  Especially if you are a chocolate lover and summer is upon us. I was amazed at how creamy this ice-cream was but as with many home-made ice-creams, it does … Continue reading

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Raspberry Coconut Bites

Energy Balls or Bites seem to be the ‘in’ thing at the moment and they are so convenient to have in the fridge/freezer to nibble on or when unexpected guests arrive.   Also extremely handy for lunchboxes, picnics, or taking down … Continue reading

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Lemon Tarts with Blueberries, Strawberries and/or Raspberries

The original recipe by Eleanor Ozich was for Lemony Creme Tarts with Fresh Figs but whilst I love fresh figs, I didn’t have any available and the grandchildren were coming the next day so I decided to adapt the recipe … Continue reading

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Spicy Moroccan Salmon Fillets

Ras el hanout is one of my favourite spice mixes.  The name is Arabic for “head of the shop” (similar to the English expression “top shelf”) and implies a mixture of the best spices the seller has to offer.  The … Continue reading

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Snowy Mountain Coconut Bites

I was watching my grandchildren play with the ‘magic’ snow I had bought to keep them amused, when it suddenly reminded me of delicious little cakes I used to have as a child.  We always called them Snowy Mountains and … Continue reading

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Charred Cauliflower and Coconut Curry

Sainsburys magazine called this a new Friday-night favourite and strangely enough I cooked this for the first time on a Friday but any day of the week would do as it is so quick, easy and really tasty. I added … Continue reading

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Paleo Mincemeat

Christmas is coming……… and I do love Christmas.  Not the commercial side of it, but the traditional aspects especially the aromas steeping through the house as various bits are readied for the holiday.  Brings back so many lovely memories of … Continue reading

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Sweet and Sticky Salmon and Coconut Rice Bowls

I am not a great lover of salmon and I wouldn’t order it in a restaurant, but when I saw this recipe and read the ingredients, I decided that I really should try this out as I knew my husband … Continue reading

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Raspberry, Strawberry and Coconut Cake

Served with a little coconut cream or natural yoghurt, this cake would make an excellent dessert.  Alternatively, a slice is perfect for afternoon tea or as a snack.   My grandchildren couldn’t get enough of it when I served it … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

I have often mentioned that my husband is addicted to soup.   So much so, that I sometimes have trouble keeping up with a supply, especially during the summer months when I am often found on the Isle of Wight.  I … Continue reading

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