Nikki’s Mushroom Lasagne
Given to me by a very good friend, Nikki, this is a dish that both veggies and meat eaters will love. When our children were young, Nikki used to make…
Tomato and Roasted Pepper Gnocchi
This incredibly easy to make sauce was a New Year’s Eve triumph borne out of a lack of almonds of all things! I was going to prepare a Romesco sauce…
Vine Roasted Tomato Soup
I saw this tasty soup cooked on James Martin’s Saturday Morning Show and decided to make it the following day for lunch, as we had guests coming over. So simple…
Spiced Shepherd’s Pie
I never used to like Shepherd’s Pie when I was growing up but now it’s one of my firm favourites. This recipe, as it’s name suggests, is spicy. The edition…
Lemon drizzle traybake
Lemon Drizzle cake is without doubt one of my favourite cakes. I’m not a huge cake eater but when I do indulge, I like to eat something simple and preferably…
Spaghetti and meatballs
I find it so difficult to find recipes to cook for my family that both of my children will enjoy and often end up making two meals on an evening.…
Creamy tomato pasta
A firm favourite in my household, I’ve been making this dish for over twenty years. It’s also the one my friend Jules likes to have when she comes round for dinner.…
Hot Chilli Prawns
This is a recipe that I’ve loved eating for many years and is one of my husband’s favourites. I actually came across the recipe when I purchased a bottle of Maggi Chilli…
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This was the first soup recipe I made and it is one I now make regularly, particularly as the nights start to draw in. I really wish I’d know sooner…