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Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Soup - as much a necessity as a pleasure! This week has been one of a kind in multiple, not so nice ways. Lockdown 2 has hit...
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Sirocco Swirls
Travel is no more than a distant dream at the moment. Surrounded as we are by so much uncertainty, two attainable forms of escape are...
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Chestnut & Mushroom Wellington
It may only be December the 12th but I've been feeling festive since November, so it's only right that I post a festive recipe - the...
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Fresh Pasta
It's been a while since I last posted a recipe but hopefully this one will have been worth the wait! The last few weeks have been crazily...
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Zingy summer coleslaw
Coleslaw has long been one of my favourite salads to have with almost anything. I love how refreshing it is and that the basic recipe is...
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Authentic Olive Breadsticks
We're having an Italian-themed supper party with friends tonight so of course, I saw it as an opportunity to try something new. I've...
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Crumpet pizzas with goats' cheese
If you're looking for a quick, delicious lunch or snack then this is the recipe for you. I'm afraid it's a bit of a cheat really because...
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Authentic Italian pizzas
Italy has got to be my favourite country - it's full of life, the people are magical, the scenery is to die for and of course the food...
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Spinach and Anchovy Tart
Perfect at any time of year but even better in summer when British spinach is in abundance. Spinach and anchovies is a match made in...
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Leftover pastry cheesy paprika biscuits!
I always find, when making jam tarts or other such bakes including pastry that there are always annoying offcuts that usually end up in...