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One-Pot Lamb with Orzo (Yiouvetsi)

One-Pot Lamb with Orzo (Yiouvetsi)

A Cypriot-inspired dish known as Yiouvetsi or lamb with orzo casserole. Perfect for feeding a big family, or a crowd. One…

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Risotto Caprese with Tomato, Mozarella and Basil (Gennaro Contaldo)

Risotto Caprese with Tomato, Mozarella and Basil (Gennaro Contaldo)

Ever since my trip to the Po Valley with Riso Gallo to understand more about how rice and other grains are…

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Polish Meatballs with Mushroom Sauce

Polish Meatballs with Mushroom Sauce

This is one of my favourite recipes from my cookbook Wild Honey and Rye for Polish Meatballs in a Mushroom…

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3 Grain Risotto with Chicken and Dill

3 Grain Risotto with Chicken and Dill

I travelled as part of a press trip to Milan in Italy to visit Gallo, the Italian family business, established…

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Easy Chocolate Trifle

Easy Chocolate Trifle

The chocolate trifle is an absolute joy of a recipe. You can use almost any chocolate cake as a base…

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Sausages Baked with Squash [One Pan]

Sausages Baked with Squash [One Pan]

In partnership with Iceland #ad If you regularly cook for your family, you’ll probably find, as I do, that some…

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Salmon, Egg and Cress Sourdough Toasts

Salmon, Egg and Cress Sourdough Toasts

A high-protein breakfast, brunch or spring starter made with sourdough, roasted salmon, egg and home grown cress

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Lamb Steaks Wild Mushroom Sauce and Dill Mash

Lamb Steaks Wild Mushroom Sauce and Dill Mash

A comforting recipe for Eat Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef A creamy and comforting recipe using Welsh lamb steaks.  You…

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Seattle-Style Cream Cheese Hot Dogs with a Quick Pickled Cabbage Salad

Seattle-Style Cream Cheese Hot Dogs with a Quick Pickled Cabbage Salad

It’s been a few years since my last visit to Seattle, where my sister lives, which means too long since…

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Pizza Pasta Soup

Pizza Pasta Soup

Think of this as a hearty soup, suitable for stretching a little leftover bolognese. You could also use a jar…

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Recipe: Skinny Carbonara from {Everyday Super Food by Jamie Oliver}

Recipe: Skinny Carbonara from {Everyday Super Food by Jamie Oliver}

Today sees the publication of Jamie Oliver’s brand new cookbook Everyday Super Food and I’ve been busy trying out some…

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Quick Risotto-Stuffed Vegetables

Quick Risotto-Stuffed Vegetables

My mother (who is an amazing cook) can always make ‘something out of nothing’ and I’m hoping that this recipe…

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Easy Stove Top Chicken Casserole

Easy Stove Top Chicken Casserole

As we ease ourselves into autumn, there is plenty to encourage us into the kitchen. Perhaps we might be inspired…

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Lamb and Potato Moussaka

Lamb and Potato Moussaka

With less than two weeks to go until my third baby arrives, I’ve been in nesting mode  – it’s amazing…

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3 Quick Cheese Snacks for the Good Food Channel

3 Quick Cheese Snacks for the Good Food Channel

Today is officially the last day of National Vegetarian Week 2014. In case you’ve taken the challenge and are in…

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Asparagus, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Pasta

Asparagus, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Pasta

 British asparagus season is in full swing! I’ve been craving the combination of smoked salmon and cream cheese in every…

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Blueberry and Vanilla Cheesecake Pancakes

Blueberry and Vanilla Cheesecake Pancakes

I can’t believe we’ve almost hit Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, on the foodie calendar. This means it’s very nearly…

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Farfalle with British Pancetta and Italian Artichokes

Farfalle with British Pancetta and Italian Artichokes

I have an Italian recipe for you today – using ‘farfalle,’ bow-tie or butterfly pasta and a tasty sauce flavoured…

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Polish Apple Pancakes

Polish Apple Pancakes

Happy New Year! I’m back. I’ve indulged in a long break. In fact, the longer I took, the harder it…

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Recipe:Turkey Stroganoff with Soured Cream

Recipe:Turkey Stroganoff with Soured Cream

It’s time to think smart when it comes to making the most out of the food we buy and using…

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Toffee Apple Tarts, 3 years of blogging and a refresh!

Toffee Apple Tarts, 3 years of blogging and a refresh!

At the bottom of our garden, we have an imposing Bramley apple tree, planted during the ‘Dig for Britain’ campaign…

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Mini Pasta Bakes (Proware Kitchen)

Mini Pasta Bakes (Proware Kitchen)

I mentioned cooking with Proware Kitchen’s Tri-Ply copper pans on my blog shortly before Christmas, when I tested a set sent…

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Coronation Turkey Picnic Rolls

Coronation Turkey Picnic Rolls

Ever since eating a steaming hot jacket potato recently in a Welsh café, topped with coronation chicken (and discovering that the…

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Easy Chicken Recipes – Good Food Channel

Easy Chicken Recipes – Good Food Channel

I’ve been a little busier than usual, creating some easy chicken recipes for the Good Food Channel . A particular…

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