As we’re now officially allowed to meet one other person, I thought this would be the perfect way to greet somebody that you’ve missed, with something delicious to share.
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This is my cheer me up bread. Weather is kind of miserable so let’s bring a bit of cheer to our homes with the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. This will take you 15 minutes to prepare - stir, shape and bake. No kneading, or proofing, the sweet citrus flavour of the orange is SO good with the dried fruits, I’m using a mix of raisins and sultanas but you could use dried apricots or dates too.
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A super simple midweek meal. Packed with veg, and ready in just over 10 minutes, it’s the perfect dish when you’re in a hurry.
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Here is my list of a selection great farmhouse cheese to create the perfect French cheese board. Served on a wooden board or marble platter with crackers, I especially love those thin crisp sourdough ones, you could also have warmed baguette or oatcakes.
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Easy Perfect Yeast Bread – Simple no fail yeast bread, no mixer required. This rustic loaf is amazing and perfect for dinner, sandwiches and more!
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Indulge in some homemade shortbread biscuits courtesy of Fortnum & Mason. Expect traditional shortbread that’s oh-so-buttery.
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I get such cravings for chocolate. and this old fashioned chocolate biscuit cake, made with raisins, hazelnuts, maple syrup and rich tea biscuits and, of course, really good quality chocolate - 70% cocoa solids helps! Try soaking the raisins in whisky or brandy.
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Enjoy an easy dinner with this simple one-pan salmon recipe. Served with a lip-smacking chilli, ginger and honey dressing, this dish is bound to become one of your midweek favourites.
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Stockpile soup that serves up a fresh springtime hit in 10 minutes. A fantastic quick fix that can be whipped up in a touch over 10 minutes
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This is a smile in a bowl! Plus it’s an easy to make quick fix crowd pleaser!
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This cake is incredibly simple to make. It’s also deliciously moist with wonderful hints of cinnamon and nutmeg spices,
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Fresh herbs, authentic Italian flavors, and the most inviting aroma.
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This quick and easy and delicious recipe for pasta with oil-packed tuna, garlic, capers, and lemon is the perfect weeknight meal.
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This recipe uses just six ingredients and takes less than half an hour! With all the tea and coffee we’re drinking at home these days, there would be nothing better than having a tasty homemade snack to enjoy with a hot cuppa.
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This cake can only be described as dark and majestic. The bitterness of the Guinness is balanced by the sugar and the vanilla icing adds a fluffy lightness to balance it perfectly.
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The aperitif is made with bitter orange. Its citrusy flavor is delicious with rosemary.
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Continuing my St Patrick's Day inspiration - Grilled Steak with Guinness Peppered Sauce and Rosemary & Sea Salt Roasties - melt in the mouth steak with a luscious creamy peppered sauce that has delicious notes of Guinness and crispy rosemary sea salt potatoes to dip into the sauce. Heaven!
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Ah yes, my Guinness Irish Soul Soup, what could be better? This is all I want to eat at the moment – warming and nourishing, like a big hug for the soul. It’s the perfect midweek supper, or starter for your St Patrick's Day celebration, and it’s a fool-proof recipe that you can make without too much effort when you get home from work. There are lots of things you can add to it – noodles, potatoes, rice, pasta, kale, spinach. I have added #Guinness for added depth of flavour - roasted, sweet malty notes that add a delicious warmth to the soup.
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This bread is just like making a cake, you can just throw all the ingredients into a bowl, mix it up, put it in a loaf pan, fling it in the oven, and about an hour later you will have a large and glorious loaf of bread to enjoy!
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