Smoked Mackerel Pate

Posted by on May 23, 2013 in Brunch, Recipes, Starters and Snacks, Vegetarian | 0 comments

Smoked Mackerel Pate

Homemade smoked mackerel pate is one of those foods that tastes delicious, is very easy to make, is good for any occasion and is very economical to put together. And the fish itself is sustainable. Have I sold you on it yet?

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Strawberry and Caramelised Onion Salad

Posted by on May 20, 2013 in Gluten free, Healthy Options, Quick Meals, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian | 0 comments

Strawberry and Caramelised Onion Salad

A simple strawberry and caramelised onion salad. Imagine sweet juicy strawberries with lovely green beans topped with sweet caramelised onions and garlic plus a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It is simple really.

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Prawn Curry

Posted by on May 16, 2013 in Main Dishes, Quick Meals, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Salads, Vegetarian | 0 comments

Prawn Curry

I love curries especially easy to cook ones that are ready in less than 30 minutes. Plus the fact is that I loooooooove cinnamon, coconut milk and cardamom so combining these three in a delicious dish is my idea of heaven

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Plantain Chips

Posted by on May 13, 2013 in Breakfast, Recipes, Sierra Leone, Starters and Snacks, Starters and Snacks | 3 comments

Plantain Chips

Plantains chips make an absolutely delicious snack. And they are quick to make too. Basically you slice them thinly, salt and fry them and serve with a dip. I tend to use guacamole, a salsa or a yoghurt dip with them.

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Roasted Asparagus Salad with Grapes

Posted by on May 9, 2013 in Brunch, Healthy Options, Quick Meals, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Salads, Vegetarian | 3 comments

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Grapes

I am not going to bore you with how fab asparagus is. You know this already. I will just say that the nutmegy sweet roasted asparagus melds perfectly with the grapes in this salad. Topped with roasted onions and parmesan well, you got the goods right there.

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Chagrilled Broccoli

Posted by on May 6, 2013 in Gluten free, Recipes, Starters and Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | 6 comments

Chagrilled Broccoli

Transform your broccoli by chargrilling it and adding in garlic, chillies and lemon. Seriously, this may just about become the best broccoli recipe of your life.

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Road Trip Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by on May 3, 2013 in Brunch, Dessert, Recipes | 14 comments

Road Trip Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rolos and potato chips are among my favorite road trip munchies, and I just thought they would make the most incredible cookie combo. And they do, though I say it myself. Vanilla-scented dough, creamy, chewy, gooey Rolo candies, and a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips, just for kicks and giggles.

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Homemade Guacamole

Posted by on May 2, 2013 in Breakfast, Brunch, Healthy Options, Recipes, Starters and Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | 1 comment

Homemade Guacamole

I have an avocado buying regime. Yeap.  And that is even before I think about making guacamole. Every 2 weeks  I buy about 12 firm avocadoes.  Over the two weeks the avocadoes randomly ripen so there is always at least one ready when I need it. Then, I buy 12 more and start all over again. It is a big catastrophe if I ever run out of them. Am I sad? I grew up with a large avocado tree in the middle of the yard. It was fab to eat  toast and avocadoes for breakfast pretty much straight from the tree. Oh, I love avocadoes. It sounds like I am writing a love letter to avocadoes huh? They are...

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Hummus

Posted by on Apr 29, 2013 in Healthy Options, Recipes, Rice, Grains and Pulses, Starters and Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | 4 comments

Hummus

This is an easy hummus recipe. Throw in some mint, then throw in some more. Then add in some paprika and whizz up everything in your food processor. You end up with a creamy luscious and super healthy delight. Perfect with pitta wedges or a crisp sweet apple.

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Blogger Showcase April 2013

Posted by on Apr 26, 2013 in Recipes, Top Recipe Showcase | 7 comments

Blogger Showcase April 2013

I invite you all to join me in putting on a monthly ‘Blogger Showcase‘ – showing the world your best food or drink recipes or crafts or projects or anything each month. Plus you get the chance to win free advertising each month.

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