Middle Eastern Sweet Potato Wraps

I was supposed to go to my future sister-in-law’s hen party last Saturday but events conspired against me I didn’t make it. I was so disappointed as it was due to happen at a fantastic Lebanese restaurant that does the most incredible mezza menu. It’s all left me hankering for something with that feel about…

Apple, Pine Nut & Raisin Buns (aka Castle Black Buns)

I am a huge fan of George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire, so much so that I named one of my daughters Arya. When I discovered the Feast of Ice and Fire cookbook I was overjoyed and made all sorts of plans to have a themed dinner party that have thus far failed…

Easy Apple Turnovers

A few weeks ago I attempted to make a tarte tatin and I failed miserably. When I turned it out I had the most fantastically cremated cooking fail of my entire career. I blame the fact that I don’t have a gas hob, it’s hard to control the temperature and make caramel on my cooker….

Sweet Chilli Salmon with Garlic & Ginger Cauli Rice

Cauliflower seems to be all the rage at the minute as a nice substitute for normal carbs. I do like to have it along with curry in place of ordinary rice sometime as it allows me to have some naan bread on the side without too much guilt. It also not bad in a sort…

Cajun Steak with Pesto Hasselback Baby Potatoes

I always make up my own cajun spice mix as I think the pre-made ones you can buy just don’t cut it. It’s so handy to throw into a number of recipes, it’s delicious sprinkled over a number of different meats (steak, chicken, salmon etc), makes delicious potato wedges and it’s incredible in jambalaya. This…

Chicken Cobbler

I was a bit dubious about topping what is essentially a chicken pie with scones (scones? but they’re for dessert or afternoon tea! preferably consumed with clotted cream and jam) but this really works. I think maybe it’s what Americans call biscuits? There’s a load of cheese and some cayenne pepper in this so it…

French Toast Berry Cups

You know those Buzzfeed food videos that you come across on your newsfeed? Yeah this recipe is from one of those. I wanted to try something different. We had pancakes for dinner on Tuesday and I couldn’t face them again but I do like to make an effort with breakfast on a Sunday morning. I…