Laura

Chargrilled Tuna Steaks with Tagliatelle in a Mediterranean Vegetable sauce

This is delicious and very quick to make if the sauce is made in advance ready to just reheat. I confess the tuna steaks I buy at the minute are frozen ones from Aldi and thawed out prior to cooking. Convenient but not a patch flavour wise on fresh tuna steaks….which I would recommend. TheContinue reading “Chargrilled Tuna Steaks with Tagliatelle in a Mediterranean Vegetable sauce”

Tasty Chargrilled Chicken Salad

Not really a recipe, but a quick easy tasty lunch. The beauty of this is salad is that you can add in what you like….cold new potatoes instead of the croutons, sliced cucumber, grated carrot, sweetcorn, red onion, etc….and it is always tasty! Any salad leaves work but I like Cos or little Gem inContinue reading “Tasty Chargrilled Chicken Salad”

Greek Lamb Moussaka

When I was a little girl this used to be my favourite meal…my mum always made it on my birthday as requested. Years have gone by and I still love it. I have however adapted my mum’s recipe so it (slightly) healthier and not quite as rich. Still super tasty though, I just love it!Continue reading “Greek Lamb Moussaka”

Healthy Storecupboard Rainbow Salad

Am actually embarrassed to call this a recipe. It is not really but sharing as is a very quick easy and healthy mid week lunch using ingredients that are pretty long life. It is also the very first “dish” I made for my family when I was about 10 years old. The kids love itContinue reading “Healthy Storecupboard Rainbow Salad”

Smoky Veggie Chili (Vegan)

Before I start I want to make clear this is not my own recipe: it is Jamie Oliver’s one, and can be found at this link:https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetable-recipes/smoky-veggie-chilli/ It is so delicious, cheap and filling I had to share it! Takes a little while but totally worth it. Good for freezing in portions for quick midweek meals!Continue reading “Smoky Veggie Chili (Vegan)”

Lemony Roasted Vegetables Couscous Salad (Vegan)

This is perfect on a hot Summer’s day as a light fresh lunch, or as a lovely side for a barbecue. Ingredients: For 2 as a lunch, or 4 as a side. 225 g couscous 1 aubergine chopped into inch cubes 1 large pepper or 2 small ones roughly chopped 3 sliced garlic cloves 1Continue reading “Lemony Roasted Vegetables Couscous Salad (Vegan)”

Very Easy Potato Wedges

I am certain most people know how to make potato wedges, but sharing just in case! Healthier than chips and you only need a few potatoes and some olive oil. They ‘re easy to customise too by adding some extra chosen spice etc… Ingredients: For 3-4 people Approx. 600 g floury potatoes Olive Oil SaltContinue reading “Very Easy Potato Wedges”

Spicy and Succulent Beer Can Chicken

This dish looks a bit weird, but trust me it’s amazing. The chicken is steamed from the inside from the beer and ends up really succulent and juicy, while the skin is crisp and spicy. It is gorgeous! This is not my own recipe – it is adapted from Jamie Oliver’s version: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/sweet-spicy-beer-can-chicken/ Ingredients: ForContinue reading “Spicy and Succulent Beer Can Chicken”

Chinese Crispy Duck

Think this must be one of my favourite Chinese dishes…crispy skin, succulent duck combined with sweet hoisin or plum sauce…what is there not to like! It is very very easy to make although there is a bit if prep involved, and it is not always easy to get hold of the Chinese pancakes to serveContinue reading “Chinese Crispy Duck”

Mussels in a white wine, garlic and cream sauce (Moules Marinières)

Ingredients: For 4 people 1 kg mussels 100 ml dry white wine 1 large or 2 small crushed garlic cloves 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley 120 ml double cream Pepper to season Method: 1. Prepare the mussels ready for cooking. This is very straightforward and only takes a few minutes. So easy I let theContinue reading “Mussels in a white wine, garlic and cream sauce (Moules Marinières)”