Tag Archives: Tomatoes

Lettuce Wraps with Parma Ham and Avocado

Recovering from the dreaded cold which seemed to have been doing the rounds, I really wanted something light and tasty for lunch one day as nothing seemed to taste right. I had a few slices of Parma ham in the … 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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Beef Enchiladas

Enchiladas – the Mexican equivalent of a lasagne (or so some say) can be filled with many different ingredients;  chicken, turkey, beef, cheese, beans, vegetables and so on.  Some recipes include lots of sauce, but some are more like this … Continue reading

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Shredded Beef with Tzatziki

When my sons were young, we spent many a happy holiday on various Greek Islands and I came to love Greek food, especially Tzatziki so when I spotted this recipe in one of my books I wanted to try it … Continue reading

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Sweet and Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes

I love this time of year when tomatoes are ripening on the vine.  There is nothing so tasty as eating a tomato freshly picked, still warm from the sun.  Although tomatoes are available all year around, I especially like them … Continue reading

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Kale and Cabbage Salad

A simple yet tasty salad which I served with chicken strips and cauliflower steaks the first evening. I had enough left-over for the following day so I sprinkled a tablespoon of my frozen lemon granules over it, and WOW did … Continue reading

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Watermelon Sashimi

It’s true what they say, sometimes the best things in life are free! My daughter-in-law gave me a lovely ripe watermelon when she left after joining us for a holiday on the Isle of Wight. A couple of days later, … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Burger on Flaxseed Focaccia

Being gluten-intolerant, my husband has to avoid most ready-made burgers so I decided to quickly knock up a batch to keep in the freezer for him. I turned a few slices of gluten-free bread into breadcrumbs and dried them in … 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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