We were looking for that perfect carrot cake recipe and settled for a Mary Berry and Ottolenghi Hybrid. It’s light and fluffy, with a hint of coconut just like Ottolenghi’s, yet rich and fruity, just like Mary’s. The cream cheese icing that has a honey flavour in it adds yet another indulgence level to this […]
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Dukkah Salmon, Aubergine & Courgette with Harissa Drizzle and Mint Yoghurt
If you never used Dukkah in your kitchen before, this is a great recipe for you to try and fall in love with it! Dukkah Spiced Salmon is pan-fried and plated with griddled aubergine and courgettes with a spicy harissa drizzle. The lot is served with a fresh and cooling mint yoghurt sauce, which really […]
Lamb, Feta and Lentil Salad with Leftover Lamb
Salads with green lentils are both filling and delicious! We added feta, cherry tomatoes and some crispy lamb to ours and finished it with a generous drizzle of harissa dressing. This recipe is by far our favourite way to use any leftover lamb after a Sunday Roast or leftover lamb shashlik cooked in one of […]
Lithuanian Fourteen Layer Honey Cake
No birthday, Christmas, Easter, Christening or Wedding goes without this delectable layer cake in Lithuania! Made with ten everyday ingredients and no special equipment (not even a cake tin), this Honey cake is a simple, yet impressive looking cake that even beginners can make! I am sharing my mother’s recipe for the most delicious Lithuanian […]
Ultimate Easter Menu for Two
If this Easter is different for you and you are not going to celebrate with family & friends, you can still enjoy a real feast. Whilst a large family gathering may be the first choice for most of us, this year, we are putting together an Ultimate Easter menu for two. Not compromising on flavours, […]
Individual Elderflower Fraisier Cakes
Individual Fraisier cakes, made with elderflower cream, genoise sponge and lots of strawberries, are certain to impress! This recipe is an easier version of a traditional French Fraisier. We also made these in smaller individual portions! Our Elderflower Fraisier is not too difficult to make and is one of those desserts that we like to […]
Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa
If you want to create a smoky BBQ experience without having to leave your kitchen, blackening is a wonderful cooking technique to achieve that! Whether you’re looking for a Fish Friday recipe with a difference or are simply in the mood for a smoky charred meal for dinner, our Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa recipe […]
Simnel Pinwheels for Easter | Fruit & Marzipan Pastry Rolls
If you don’t fancy making a Simnel Cake this Easter, here’s an easy recipe for you! We used, ready-rolled puff pastry, mixed fruit and peel and A LOT of marzipan to make Simnel Pinwheels for a great Easter treat! All the traditional Easter baking flavours with just seven ingredients and 20 minutes of hands-on time! […]
Sourdough Hot Cross Buns
Fluffy, spiced and generously studded with fruit, these soft Sourdough Hot Cross Buns are something I look forward to every year! So today I’m finally sharing with you a recipe for a true British Easter Classic – Hot Cross Buns! Add any dried fruit you like (try adding a bit of chopped dried apricot – […]
Leg of Lamb with Apricot Stuffing
Eating a lamb dish on Easter Sunday is a truly British tradition! We decided to stuff a boneless leg of lamb with all things we love for our Easter centrepiece! This recipe shows you how to make a small roast that serves three – but if you are cooking for a crowd the recipe can […]