A twist on a classic perfect for the Easter weekend. I have two confessions to make: I am not actually the biggest fan of either bread and butter pudding or hot cross buns... I am a fan of seasonal baking however, (a fact you may have clocked onto over Christmas and Halloween) so I concocted … Continue reading Chocolate Orange Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding
Banh Mi Burger
Banh craving Vietnamese food recently so here goes... So I have never actually been to Vietnam (one day I will hopefully get the chance), but my sister has and in a previous blog post I wrote about her taking me to this amazing Vietnamese street food cafe in London to fulfill her cravings. Whilst there … Continue reading Banh Mi Burger
Spiced Honey Roasted Hasselback Carrots
If there was ever a way to serve carrots this would be it.... Turning vegetables from a boring, over boiled side to something that you could serve as the main event at a dinner party and be happy about it is a borderline hobby of mine. My mum has a "half a plate of veg" … Continue reading Spiced Honey Roasted Hasselback Carrots
Springtime Store-cupboard Spaghetti
All about that alliteration... Okay so I actually did share this recipe for more than the alliteration in it's title I promise! All of the ingredients used in this (minus the fresh parsley I imagine) can probably be found in the average kitchen: tuna, pasta, lemons, tomatoes and some form of bean. They come together … Continue reading Springtime Store-cupboard Spaghetti
Lamb and Almond Kebabs with Coriander Oil and Tzatziki
Hi, hello! Congratulations on making it through another week - how is it April already?! I have always been a fan of DIY finger food: serving up a mish mash of little dishes and letting your guests/ family/ friends pick and chose what they wish to eat. It is a sociable and generous way of … Continue reading Lamb and Almond Kebabs with Coriander Oil and Tzatziki
Green Eggs and Ham
A brunch dish inspired by Doctor Seuss is always a good idea... I can never get enough of brunch and it's endless culinary possibilities. This is one of my all time favourite brunch recipes so I felt it was about time that I shared it on here. It requires five ingredients (excluding salt pepper and … Continue reading Green Eggs and Ham
Caprese Pesto Tart // Vegan Option
Springing onto the blog today with this seasonal tart. I know that I talk about the weather a lot on here but I am British and this is what we do... The weather this week has been so stunning and all I want to do at such times is pack up a picnic and devour … Continue reading Caprese Pesto Tart // Vegan Option
Pad Krao Pao (Pork Stir Fry)
A taste of Thailand... Travelling is undoubtedly the best (though definitely not the cheapest) way to gain culinary inspiration: sampling new flavours, techniques and traditions enriches your experience not only whilst on holiday but also through bringing those new ideas back to your kitchen at home. I travelled to Thailand with my family last summer … Continue reading Pad Krao Pao (Pork Stir Fry)
