Tag Archives: Supper

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

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Vegetarian “Sushi” Bowl

I saw this recipe early one morning  and immediately knew that it was what I really fancied for dinner that night.   I am not a sushi lover (my husband is) but this recipe captured my taste buds and I added … Continue reading

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Steak with a Ginger Asparagus Mushroom Medley

This is a simple, yet really tasty dish.  The ginger gives such a wonderful flavour to the vegetables yet the full taste of the beautiful steak shines through and the tomatoes add just a touch of sharp sweetness.  No sauce … Continue reading

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Winter-warming Beef and Chestnut Stew

Another good recipe for the slow-cooker.  I’m not sure where I got this recipe from but I have been making it for years; originally on the hob and in the oven, but last year I graduated it to my slow-cooker … Continue reading

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Korean Beef (Slow Cooker)

Every-so-often we come across a dish which we keep to one side so that we can cook it for a special occasion, or for when friends come around, or perhaps for Christmas.  This Korean Beef was one such dish and … Continue reading

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How do you like your eggs?

I’m not an ‘eggy’ person unless it is a frittata, but my husband drools at the thought of them – he loves them so much and often has them for breakfast after his bircher.   If he makes his own breakfast, … 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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Spinach and Sweet Potato Frittata

Although the word Frittata is Italian, this dish is often called a Spanish Omelette but whatever it is called, it is so versatile and delicious and can be made with almost any ingredients, vegetables, meat, cheese etc. One of my … 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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Garlic and Ale Beef (Slow Cooker)

A perfect meal to come home to – ten minutes preparation, leave it cooking for the day and a few minutes prep when you get in and “voila” a meal that looks like you have spent hours slaving over a … Continue reading

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