Tag Archives: Dinner

Maple and Mustard Glazed Salmon with ‘Leftovers’

Whilst my husband would eat salmon ‘any which way’ I do have to admit that I prefer it with a flavoursome rub or topping. I had a day recently with nothing planned for dinner, but I knew I had some … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Lunch | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Three Bean Chilli

I went out for a meal with a good friend whilst I was on the Isle of Wight and ordered a Three Bean Chilli.  Now, I love chilli, especially my Chocolate Chilli,  but the one served to me was SO … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Spinach and Kimchi Frittata

I always serve Kimchi when I make my absolute favourite dish Korean Beef and usually end up with half-a-jar left over in the fridge, not knowing what to do with it.   Not this last time though, as I had spotted … Continue reading

Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Roasted Chicken, Pear and Beetroot Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Call me crazy but I don’t like pears to eat raw, or even in a fruit cocktail but I love them roasted and served with a salad. This very simple salad is delicious and quick to make.  Roasted beetroot is … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Salads | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Two Cabbage Stir-Fry

With a chicken roasting away in the oven ‘Jamie Oliver’ style sitting on potatoes, carrots and onions, I was left in a quandary as to what vegetables to serve with it. Looking in my vegetable basket I found that I … Continue reading

Posted in Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Warm Sweet Potato (Chicken), Goats’ Cheese and Griddled Spring Onion Salad with Pumpkin Seed Crunch

The hardest part about this recipe was to stop nibbling the pumpkin seed crunch once it had been toasted.  It’s a bit like peanut brittle but with a delicious tang from the cumin and pumpkin seeds instead of peanuts.  Very … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Salads | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Quick Green Salad with Chicken, Fruit and a Mustard Dressing

This is a simple salad I love making when I have just a few items left in my fridge.  A simple bag of mixed lettuce leaves (any sort) with just 4 or 5 large strawberries, a few baby plum tomatoes, … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Salads | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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

Posted in Dinner | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Asparagus Quiche

I love a nice Quiche.  Asparagus being one of my favourite vegetables plus a herby pastry makes this a rather delicious meal. I used dried basil in the pastry but mixed herbs would work, or any fresh herbs available. Gluten-free … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Slow-Roasted Lamb with Feta, Peppers and Dill

All in, this dish takes about five hours+ with the preparation and cooking but it is well worth the wait and the kitchen smells divine with all the aromas coming from the oven. The lamb fell off the bone as … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment