I like aubergines a lot, but I must confess that aside from throwing them diced up in a veggie curry I hardly cook with them at home. When I was doing the food shopping last week I decided on a whim to add a couple of aubergines to my basket, although I wasn't exactly sure … Continue reading Baked aubergines with pesto and chorizo courgetti
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Pan fried trout with roasted asparagus and minted broad beans
*moors up in Gas Street basin in makeshift arc* Grim out isn't it! You wouldn't know if you looked outside (any) window in Birmingham today, but it is actually spring. Yes, it's magical isn't it... *ahem* Despite the depressing grey skies and relentless rain, looking back through my recent blogs I've been reminded of a … Continue reading Pan fried trout with roasted asparagus and minted broad beans
Energy-boosting breakfast smoothie
Confession: I've had a heavy couple of weeks *starts the violins* Between my birthday, friend's birthdays, even my dad's birthday, I seem to have spent most of the last fortnight either eating or drinking - and I can't say that any of the things that have passed my lips could be considered particularly healthy. With … Continue reading Energy-boosting breakfast smoothie
7 hour chicken madras
One thing you know about me, if you've ever met me in real life, is that I absolutely love Indian food; more specifically I like spicy Indian food. Before I met my dear fiance and I was a single lady, my idea of a great night wasn't going on dates to posh restaurants, but ordering … Continue reading 7 hour chicken madras
Chicken and vegetable gyoza
Like most people I am a big fan of Wagamama, but it is an expensive way to eat Japanese-style food if, like me, you love all the side dishes. When I visit the restaurant the one thing I cannot resist ordering is the chicken gyoza. These little dumplings are packed full of flavour and have … Continue reading Chicken and vegetable gyoza
Spanish chicken stew
There are certain go-to meals that every household has and in ours it's Spanish chicken stew. Super easy and quick to make, this one pot dish is a firm favourite of my other half and something I learned from my mum - who isn't that big on cooking but loves a simple mediterranean style feast … Continue reading Spanish chicken stew
Crustless bacon and vegetable quiche
Sometimes I like to eat healthy food. Sometimes I like to eat healthy food that tastes like it's probably bad for you; fake fatty food, I call it. When you're trying to be a bit more healthy it can be hard to choose lunches - especially ones on the go. You need something that can … Continue reading Crustless bacon and vegetable quiche
Chilli crab linguini
Hands up who loves pasta.. *watches every arm in the Western World spring up* Of course you do! It's comforting, super-filling and is (usually) ridiculously easy to cook. Granted, without lashings of a tasty sauce your humble spaghetti doesn't exactly ring all the taste alarms BUT I've recently been shown an easy way to get … Continue reading Chilli crab linguini
Feta & scrambled egg stuffed ‘shrooms
You know that feeling when... you're aware it's a few days before the food shopping is due and, rather than having planned meals ready to go in the fridge, you're left staring at random wilting ingredients hoping your imagination will take over and create something wonderful.. yeah, welcome to my world today. With all the … Continue reading Feta & scrambled egg stuffed ‘shrooms
