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Tip of the Week – Nigella Seeds
Nigella Seeds are a common ingredient particularly in indian cuisine. They are not always easy to find if you call them Nigella Seeds. The seeds themselves come from an old cottage garden plant the Nigella Damascena also known as … Continue reading
Cupboard Turkey
This came about by accident, one day being organised I had got out some thin turkey fillets to defrost and then slice up into a sauce. As it was the middle of the holidays and we spent most of the … Continue reading
Back to Black
Haven’t we had the most amazing February and March weather? Rummaging through the back of the wardrobe I dug out last year’s summer clothes and squeezed into my old three quarters. They seem to have shrunk considerably from having been hidden … Continue reading
Cauliflower Cheese
Sometimes I like to serve something healthy and nearly vegetarian. Totally vegetarian dishes in a house full of growing athletic boys creates a feeling of scarcity and hard done by. I find bacon lardons or pancetta a fabulous addition to many … Continue reading
Chicken Burger
This is just the easiest meal in the world to prepare and serve. The boys love it and there is often a fight for the last piece of chicken around our table. This is also a great party food with … Continue reading
Wigmore Chicken
This was given to me many years ago by the wonderful Diana Wigmore. It has maybe adapted from the original recipe she gave me but it remains a firm family favourite. A great dish to use up left over roast … Continue reading
Tuna Pasta Bake
One evening during the holiday we came back from an adventure out and around the local National Trust gardens. I find these places reassuringly safe places to let the children run and run and run. There are all kinds of … Continue reading
Bruised and Battered
You will not believe my week again, waves of déjà vu, nausea and pummelled heart strings. In some small ways that I haven’t worked out yet we are probably lucky where we live. We do not however, have an A&E … Continue reading
Tip of the week – Lemons
This is a great tip and just so simple; to keep the lemons really juicy which is particularly important if you are using the juice of a lemon or you want to get the flavour to flow. As you take … Continue reading
Pizza Time
We like all families love Pizza but it becomes expensive to take a family of five out to a well known chain and have them cater for all our different tastes. Occasionally instead of baking bread for lunch on a … Continue reading