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Stilton and Pecan Shortbread recipe Well, the fun part’s over and now all that’s left of Christmas is the leftovers, and a lot of pine needles. And far too much chocolate. We have enough cheese to keep us going until next Christmas and instead of freezing all of it, I decided to make a batch…
Christmas Turkey Congee recipe As is standard over Christmas week, I have spent a vast amount of time in either my, or my sisters kitchen. Forking up cranberry sauce, bread sauce, gravy, mince pies, paté, the list is endless, so I’ve had enough of cooking for a while. That said, those leftovers won’t get rid…
Christmas Morning Smoothie recipe The big day’s so nearly here and I’m still not feeling desperately festive. That said, I am a little hungover as we speak, and still have 101 things to do, so I’m sure the goodwill to all men/women will start soon. To get yourself into the spirit of things, I would…
Pork with Pineapple recipe It’s bloody freezing in London today; we have snow and the day has a quiet peacefulness to it. Subsequently my appetite has gone through the roof and I am eating as though every meal is my last. I crave warmth, flavour and large bowls of deliciousness. Yes, I know meat and…
Cherry Tomatoes with Salad Cream Dressing and Carrot and Peanut Salad It’s August, it’s high summer and it’s barbecue central. Our garden is overwhelmed by the wonderful fragrance of other peoples chargrilling food and it’s torture. So today I decided to share two, yes, two brilliant summer salads with you so your barbecue menus can…
Apple and Cranberry Mule Recipe Winter is well and truly on it’s way. On my dog walks this week, we’ve gone from scuffing through crisp, golden crunchy leaves to nearly slipping arse over tit on squelchy, soggy brown leaves. We are heading for another cold snap too, and as we speak I have just added a…
Frozecco Cocktail Recipe Do I want a bottle of Prosecco to make their wonderful frozen fruit cocktail said Aldi? Oh go on then, you’ve twisted my arm. Who in their right mind would say no to Prosecco, not me, who still hasn’t tired of this super drinkable fizz. Despite all the headline grabbing stories regarding…
