crab crostini

These crab crostini are TV snack or party starter - you choose! This is somewhat of a cheat's version of Nigella's recipe. The original version is in Nig...

almond tomato pesto

This almond, tomato and garlic pesto is a delicious alternative to the green pesto I normally make. Nothing beats changing it up a little on occasion :). Us...

stewed apples

Stewed apples are a wonderful addition to semolina pudding or porridge oats for a warming and nourishing breakfast. Also try this method with pears :)....

sea salt and chive dampers

These sea salt and chive dampers are quick and easy to whip up, like savoury scones really! You can swap the chives for herbs of your choice....

Omi’s herring salad

This is my Omi's herring salad recipe, which she traditionally served around Christmas. I had forgotten how much I loved it until I made it recently. Given ...

tuna melt with parsley and olives

Make a tuna melt with parsley and olives for a satisfying warm dinner on cold nights! The green olives filled with anchovies are from the supermarket. Th...

turkey thai noodle salad

I love this turkey thai noodle salad. We make it often in summer and autumn when we're craving something filling but refreshing. But it's great any time of ...

sweet chilli dipping sauce

My incredible friend Mel gave me this recipe for sweet chilli dipping sauce. She is mum to three boys, runs a kindergarten that she has set up from scratch ...

lazy meatballs

These lazy meatballs are a quick one pot weeknight dinner. Great as leftovers too, or prepared ahead and then re-heated. You can use sausages and take th...

flecked white cob loaf

I often keep boiled potatoes in the fridge. On stand by so to speak. Or if I boil them for a dish, I usually make extra to have some leftovers. This flecked...