Last week was not the healthiest of food weeks. As England slipped back into lockdown, we found comfort foods on top of comfort foods showing up to console us. There were disappointments along the way but also an absolutely stunning chicken pot pie, a deliciously spicy lamb & aubergine stir fry and a phenomenally fast…
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Weekly Roundup 29th October-4th November
The overwhelming feeling of the food we were making and eating last week was definitely fun. Some dishes were completely different from anything we’ve had before and others were small twists and none disappointed. I would honestly recommend every single recipe we tackled in the last week, but particular stand outs were the herby pork…
Weekly Roundup 22nd-28th October
This week’s recipes proved to be a bit hit and miss, but not in the way I was expecting. Some things I was really looking forward to fell flat, others were unexpected revelations. Particular highlights were a ridiculously easy Spanish chicken traybake and some cheeseburgers packed with stealth veg. Chicken & Leek Pot Pies Thursday…
Weekly Roundup 15th-21st October
Last week we had quite a lot of quick and easy meals and for the most part the results were far greater than the amount of effort required to make them. The Bengali Chicken Korma was a particular highlight, both to make and to eat. Honey & Paprika Glazed Chicken Traybake Thursday dinner https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/healthy/spanish-chicken-traybake/ I…
Weekly Roundup 8th-14th October
This was another week where we got really lucky with the recipes we chose to make. While there were some we wouldn’t necessarily choose to make again, nothing felt like a waste of time or ingredients. Chilli Con Chicken Thursday Dinner https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chicken-chilli-con-carne This was such a lovely twist on a classic. We love chilli con…
Weekly Roundup 1st-7th October
Here is my first little roundup of mini recipe reviews. Life has been pretty hectic of late (thanks 2020…) and finding time to write full recipe reviews with the amount of detail I’d like while looking after a toddler has been difficult, so I shall be writing these weekly roundups. I’ll still try to put…
Tagliatelle with cherry tomatoes, courgettes & prawns
Recipe from Waitrose Magazine https://www.waitrose.com/home/recipes/recipe_directory/t/tagliatelle-withcherrytomatoescourgettesandprawns.html Have I ever mentioned how much I love seafood pasta? Because I’m going to say it again- I love it! When I first came across this recipe I just couldn’t resist- courgettes are one of my favourite vegetables as well and to me the recipe just screamed summer. I have…
Caesar Salad
Recipe from Anthony Bourdain’s Appetites Appetites: A Cookbook https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/140888383X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gq6eEb9KDRWBR Most of my friends now simply accept my slightly unhealthy obsession with the late, great Anthony Bourdain. When I ordered his cookbook Appetites, I read it from cover to cover in one sitting. Now it’s time to start putting the recipes to the test. In spite…
Asparagus gnocchi with prosciutto crumbs
Recipe from Olive Magazine, April 2019 https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/quick-and-easy/asparagus-gnocchi-with-prosciutto-crumbs/ Sometimes you’re just in the mood for some simple ingredients put together well and that was exactly what this recipe seemed to offer. Difficulty rating- 2/5 Necessary equipment- 1x baking sheet 1x frying pan 1x saucepan For how many people? 4 as a starter or 3 for a…
Hawksmoor Burgers & Chips
Recipe from Hawksmoor At Home Available to buy from https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hawksmoor-Home-Breakfasts-Puddings-Cocktails/dp/1848093357 We were having a friend round for dinner and it seemed like a good excuse to cook something a bit less healthy and a bit more calorific. I love the Hawksmoor restaurants but I would never go there and order anything other than their fantastic…
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