Meal Ideas

Italian Nonna’s Penicillin Soup

Italian Nonna’s Penicillin soup (Sometimes call Nonna’s Italian Penicillin Soup) is exactly what you need when you’re feeling under the weather, you’re cold, or sad or just need a hug! Made with vegetables, chicken and tiny pasta shapes, this will have you on your feet in no time!

Easy American Pancakes Recipe

If you want a tasty but rather indulgent breakfast or brunch idea, this fluffy American pancakes recipe is just the ticket! Serve the pancakes with lashings of crispy streaky bacon and maple syrup, or add a dusting of icing sugar and your favourite fresh fruit and honey if you’re feeling more virtuous!

Easy Broccoli and King Prawn Risotto Recipe

Broccoli and King Prawn Risotto Recipe This gorgeous summery broccoli and king prawn risotto recipe is perfect when you need something quick and easy that tastes fantastic but takes minimal effort!  I added courgette for a little extra flavour,  but you can leave that...

Quick and Easy Tagliatelle Carbonara Recipe

This quick and easy tagliatelle carbonara recipe uses simple ingredients which are combined to make a comforting dinner suitable for any night of the week. Serve with a side salad and lashings of crusty garlic bread. If you don't have tagliatelle, you can use...

Delicious Roast Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe If you have any leftover chicken from a roast chicken dinner, or some leftover cooked chicken thighs or legs you can make a tasty roast chicken salad sandwich. This is perfect with a little salad cream and a cup of tea. You could toast...

Chicken and Green Pesto Pasta Recipe

Chicken and Green Pesto Pasta Recipe Succulent pieces of chicken are combined with tangy green pesto and zingy parmesan cheese in this delicious chicken and green pesto pasta recipe. This recipe is inspired by a dish my daughter once ate in an Italian restaurant. I...
Apple Crumble Recipe

Apple Crumble Recipe

Apple Crumble is the ultimate comfort food. Buttery crumble topping complements the tartness of the apples. Serve with lashings of steaming hot custard or with a generous drizzle of fresh cream. 

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How to make Apple Sauce

How to make Apple Sauce

Apple sauce is a fantastic accompaniment to Roast Chicken and Roast Pork. The subtle tang of the apples is complemented with the sweetness of the sugar. It's very easy to make and only has three ingredients. Bramley apples, sugar and a splash of water.  Ingredients...

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Quick and Easy Pancake Recipe

Quick and Easy Pancake Recipe

Pancakes make a great weekend brunch dish. They're quick and simple to prepare and can be served plain as they are or with whatever toppings you'd like. There's no need to serve them just on pancake day!  Ingredients 5 heaped tablespoonsful of plain flour pinch of...

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Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Recipe Pulled pork is soft, melt in your mouth pork, which is so tender it simply falls to bits with a fork. Covered in tangy barbeque sauce and served in a bread bun with crunchy coleslaw and a crispy salad. Add some corn on the cob and you...

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Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

Roasted Vegetables  If you have any vegetables that need using up, this recipe is ideal. Serve as a side dish or have on its own. It also makes a great base for pasta sauces and soups and is great mixed with cous cous.  There are no hard and fast rules, you...

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Creamy Mashed Potato Recipe

Creamy Mashed Potato Recipe

.Creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to slow-cooked beef and tomato stew, savoury mince or sausages. They form the basis of fish cakes and are the topping for fish pies, cottage pies and shepherds pies. Whilst you can get pre-made or frozen mashed...

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