A great veggie alternative to the usual meat-focused barbeque. Ingredients 2 large courgettes 1 large red onion 1 aubergine 1 red pepper 1 block of haloumi Salad potatoes to serve For the Pesto 50g flat leaf parsley a handful of pine nuts 30g basil 50ml olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, crushed […]
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Nana’s Kitchen: Banoffee Pie
If you want a crowd pleasing dessert then this is the one for you! When I make it, it is never around for very long – but beware, it is very rich. It’s an easy recipe and doesn’t require a lot of preparation (no worrying about boiling the condensed milk for hours to make a […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Madeleines
I was first introduced to these morsels of loveliness when visiting France, many, many years ago. They are a favourite with the French who like to dip them in their coffee or hot chocolate at breakfast. Ideally a madeleine tray should be used (the moulds are shaped like shells) but a small bun tin works […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Boiled Fruit Cake
This is one of my favourite store cupboard bakes, so called because I always have the ingredients in the cupboard and can bake it whenever the mood takes me. It can be cooked in an assortment of tins – I usually bake it in a loaf tin so that it can be sliced easily and, […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Raspberry Viennese Cupcakes
These delicious morsels of loveliness are a great favourite at any time of the day in my household. As I always have the ingredients to hand in my store cupboard and they only take minutes to make, they are a really great treat to cook up when you have unexpected guests. You can use any […]
Low Carb Crustless Quiche
Like many, you might be watching what you eat at this time of year. This crustless quiche dispenses with the calorie-laden pastry that other recipes may call for. It is a versatile recipe and you can use any filling you like; just avoid very wet vegetables such as tomatoes, as they will leak too much […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Easy Peasy Soda Bread
On a cold day, I love nothing more than a bowl of hot soup and some fresh chunky bread, and with this easy recipe I can always have it! There’s no hanging around waiting for it to prove and it can be rustled up in less than an hour from start to finish. The bicarbonate […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Apple Dessert Cake
This is a very quick and easy dessert to prepare. Most of the ingredients are store cupboard mainstays, with the exception of the cooking apple, which if you are just wanting to rustle something up quickly, can be replaced by eating apples – just be less generous with the sugar topping. Ingredients 170g self raising […]
Chicken & Chorizo Bake
This recipe is very easy as you make it in one roasting dish and at only 400 calories per serving, it’s great if you’re watching your weight If the calories don’t worry you too much, just add some more spuds and a bit more chorizo. The tomatoes and chorizo release all their juices into the […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Honey Hazelnut Cake
As well as fruit trees, I benefit from having a hazel tree in my garden, which bears fruit every year. However, it is quite difficult to judge when to pick them: too early and they are bitter, too late and the squirrels have them. This year I timed it just right and beat the squirrels […]
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