Tag Archives: Supper

Stuffed Mushrooms #1

What I love about this recipe is that the stuffing can be made up in advance, making these tasty little numbers very easy to put together when you are ready to cook them. They are ideal as a light lunch … Continue reading

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Hearty Soup (Slow Cooker)

Having had a slow cooker for years and not used it very much,  I have recently been finding more and more use for it. I have also discovered Facebook pages and blogs devoted entirely to this method of cooking and … Continue reading

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Courgette, Carrot and Feta Fritters

It’s amazing what you can make with a lonely courgette and carrot at the bottom of your vegetable basket. These fritters are delicious hot or cold so would be ideal to take on a picnic or pack in a child’s … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Chicken

The only thing fiddly about this dish, was skinning the chicken and to be honest that only took a few minutes.  Next time, however, I will get my butcher to do it for me as it only takes him seconds! … Continue reading

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Sesame Chicken Salad with Cucumber Noodles

Looking for a recipe to use up the remains of a roast chicken, I came across this salad in the book The Art of Eating Well by Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley. I adjusted it slightly to suit the ingredients I … Continue reading

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey

I love Brussel sprouts, steamed or even raw in salads but when I saw the recipe for roasted sprouts with balsamic vinegar and honey,  I knew I had to try them asap.  I wasn’t disappointed as they were fantastic and … Continue reading

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Italian Turkey Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

This is a very convenient recipe to half make-up in advance and then it only takes a minute or two to put it together in a slow-cooker on the day you want to eat it. I made my meatballs the … Continue reading

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King Prawn Curry

I am a great admirer of Dale Pinnock and have tried many of his recipes.   In his first major cookbook, The Medicinal Chef, he presents his unique approach to cooking and health and this recipe is his Immune-boosting King Prawn … 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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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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