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Lamb Salad Wraps

As much as I love a good British roast, here is a lighter, more summery idea for when the weather is hot: roast your joint and wrap up...

Fish Tacos - Interactive Family Suppers

I firmly believe that a family that eats together eats more, which while not good for my waistline, is definitely a bonus for my kids'...

Pico de Gallo (Tomato Salsa)

Summery weather calls for drinks & dips, and pico de gallo (tomato salsa) is something I could eat with a spoon, never mind the tortilla...

Wholewheat Apple Oat Muffins

As I previously mentioned, baking is not my forte, so when I find a winning combination, I am most pleased! These are super easy and...

Baked Rhubarb

Baked/stewed rhubarb is possibly something I miss from the UK most. It grows wild in my mum's garden yet costs extortionate amounts for a...

Shredded Wheat Squares

This is a great way to turn an unwanted, unloved box of Shredded Wheat into a far tastier snack. I made them with my daughter so a great...

Tanqueray Tiger Prawn Cocktail

There are only so many times that you can be caught reaching for the gin at 10am. Thankfully this time I was excused as I explained to my...

Tamari/Soy Pumpkin Seeds

What you need: 100g pumpkin seeds 1-2 tbl of soy or tamari sauce. Method: Chuck 100g pumpkin seeds in a skillet with 1-2 tbls of tamari...

Healthy Substitutions

Being British I am slightly partial to the odd bar of Cadbury's Dairy Milk Fruit & Nut, especially when mid afternoon slump occurs....

Cherry Chia Conserve

This is a basic method of making a refined-sugar-free black cherry jam. What you need: 1 cup pitted fresh cherries 1/2 cup water 2 tbls...

Mango Salsa

You can't beat those small Filipino mangoes which are currently on sale everywhere, so thought I would make a salsa from one today to...

Pre-7s Prep

With the madness of the 7s soon upon us, exacerbated this year by my husband's brother arriving (the crazier one if that's possible...),...

Salsa Verde

Quite honestly, I have been dipping my finger into this ALL DAY LONG! I made it for a piece of salmon at lunchtime, then added to it and...

Ritz Carlton Lounge & Bar

One hundred and two floors up on the dark side is quite a distance for me to travel for a salad, but I would have no hesitation in...

Vietnamese Chicken Salad

This is a fulfilling lunchtime salad using leftover cooked meat and one of my very favourite Asian style dressings incorporating lime...

Curried Coconut Mussels

Mussels are so easy and versatile to cook with as you can add whatever flavours and spices you like. I have previously posted about Thai...

Thai Coconut Chicken

This is a super quick and easy week night dinner, whereby you marinate chicken pieces in coconut milk and Thai spices for a few hours/all...

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