Tag Archives: Ginger

Chicken, Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry

I love stir-fries and often do one using whatever ingredients are to hand but this recipe caught my eye and sounded really tasty using just chicken and two vegetables.   The savoury sauce was lovely and tangy and very reminiscent … Continue reading

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Cranberry Chocolate Gingerbread Cake

I have never liked ginger biscuits, ginger cake or gingerbread in any form ( although I love ginger in main meals) but this recipe defies logic as I love it – it’s possibly the mix of cranberries and/or chocolate that … Continue reading

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Sesame Ginger Beef with Sugarsnap Peas

Another delicious recipe for the slow cooker.   Hardly any preparation for this one except slicing the red pepper and mixing the liquids.   The beef was ‘melt-in-the-mouth’ which complimented the slight crunchiness of the sugar snap peas perfectly. I keep a … Continue reading

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Spicy Red Curry Cauliflower “Wings” with a Green Chutney

Wow…….what a tasty dish! Serve as a delicious supper or leave the bowls out and let your guests help themselves and be amazed at the wonderful flavours.   The green “chutney” is more like a dipping sauce and is superbly tangy … Continue reading

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Pumpkin (Squash) Soup

  With Halloween fast approaching and a large pumpkin waiting to be carved, I decided to try my hand at making Pumpkin (Squash) soup with the flesh rather than wasting it.     Not being particularly artistic, I was pleased … Continue reading

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Banana and Pecan Muffins

I came across a recipe a while ago for Cashew-Banana Bread but didn’t have the proper ingredients to hand when I was about to make it. I altered the ingredients drastically so renamed it Banana and Pecan Muffins.  Instead 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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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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Chicken Curry Gurkha Style

This recipe takes a little longer to prepare than some, but it is well worth the effort.  Although the meat could be marinated for just an hour, leaving it overnight, or just for a few hours, lets the flavours really … Continue reading

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Hawaiian Turkey Burgers with Mango Salsa

My mouth was watering as soon as I saw this recipe and I knew I had to make it as soon as possible, and I wasn’t wrong as it tasted absolutely delectable. My turkey burgers were a little difficult to … Continue reading

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