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Using the traditional flavours one expects from a bakewell tart, I made this bakewell jam. It is perfect to use with scones, toasted bread, or even to sweeten your oats. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bakewell Jam ♥ Bakewell Jam I was on a mission to bake scones with cherries. However, as … Continue reading Bakewell Jam
The first recipe I made from Simply Jamie was the seasonal greens. We were having friends over for supper and I wanted something simple to go with the lamb dish I was making. This recipe comes together so quickly and you can use this as a base for a salad or as a side dish … Continue reading Seasonal Greens
Using my lemon pasta to hold the filling, and balsamic tomatoes to finish the dish I created these caramelle con ricotta. This savoury pasta dish can be served as a primo piatti as one would do in Italy. Or double it up for a secondi course for hungry people. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Caramelle Con Ricotta
Using the juice of one lemon in place of olive oil, I made lemon pasta. This adds a subtle flavour to the pasta. My recipe calls for 00 flour, which I think is the only flour to use when making pasta of any sort. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lemon Pasta ♥ … Continue reading Lemon Pasta
I made two versions of this blueberry cheesecake ice cream. One left the blueberries whole which made them icy when frozen. The other turned the blueberries into a sauce, which to me was the better version. Adapt this recipe to make use of any seasonal berries. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry … Continue reading Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Sometimes, the Google Machine can be amazing. At least once a day I scroll down the discover articles. Some of them are interesting, and others are spam based on a random subject I have discussed with someone. But, when the recipe popped up for almond flour carrot cake scones I knew I had to follow the link. … Continue reading Carrot Cake Scones
This recipe for blue cheese and walnut scones has been adapted from Choclette who blogs on over at Tin and Thyme. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blue Cheese And Walnut Scones ♥ Let's talk about blue cheese I am a big fan of blue cheese, and could easily devour a block of … Continue reading Blue Cheese And Walnut Scones
This shredded lamb makes for the most amazing dish to be served at the table. You may find yourself with leftovers. But, you will not complain. The feta, mint and pomegranate seeds not only add colour, they also add flavour. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Shredded Lamb ♥ Threaded thoughts Someone posted … Continue reading Shredded Lamb
It is time for International Scone Week 2025! My recipe for olive oil scones is the most popular recipe on my blog. Created in 2017 for this occasion, it still gets over 2500 views a year. A little bit about this Starting in 2011, bloggers around the world gathered to make scones. To see how … Continue reading International Scone Week 2025
I would not use an extremely old balsamic vinegar to make these balsamic tomatoes. But, I would most certainly use a decent quality one. That will make all the difference to the taste of your oven roasted tomatoes. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Balsamic Tomatoes ♥ Let's talk about balsamic vinegar Originating … Continue reading Balsamic Tomatoes
Most years for my birthday I host a dinner party. If I do this at home, we are the same three couples. I will go all out with the menu, doing starters, mains and a fancy dessert. Last year I did not do anything for personal reasons. And this year I am giving it a … Continue reading Birthday Microwave Cake
Use any breakfast cereal flakes that you can find, and enjoy, to make these breakfast rusks. I have used coconut sugar for the sweetener element of my recipe, but you can substitute this with regular brown sugar if that is what you prefer. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Breakfast Rusks ♥ Let's … Continue reading Breakfast Rusks
This fig chutney recipe uses a combination of fresh and dried figs, giving it an unique texture. I only made half of Angie's recipe as figs are very expensive here, and only in season for a short period of time. I have paired it with numerous curries since making it, and the best to date … Continue reading Fig Chutney
I make two things most regularly in my kitchen, one of them being hummus. I was showing a friend how easy this it to make at home, and then had a batch that needed to be scooped up. The most obvious choice at the time was to make these Swedish flatbreads. And for those of … Continue reading Swedish Flatbreads
I made this spicy yoghurt to use as a dipping sauce for my sundried tomato flatbreads. This was our pre-dinner snack which we enjoyed with a few tots of whisky. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spicy Yoghurt ♥ Let's talk about yoghurt There are many ways to improve gut health, and eating … Continue reading Spicy Yoghurt
These sundried tomato flatbreads will make the perfect addition to any mezze platter. They are oven baked which is a unique way of cooking flatbreads. But absolutely perfect as you don't need to pay too much attention to them while they are in the oven. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sundried Tomato … Continue reading Sundried Tomato Flatbreads
One year when we were on our way shopping for a barge trip, we stopped at a small patisserie. Eric ordered something to eat, and we all declined, thinking the tarts were savoury. He offered us a bite, and I am sure regrets that to this day. It was a rhubarb tart, not a celery … Continue reading Rhubarb Tart
Tomato biryani is a wonderful dish to make in advance when you want a simple, yet flavourful meal to serve to guests. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Tomato Biryani ♥ What is biryani? Biryani is a traditional Muslim rice based dish to which either chicken, goat, lamb, beef, shellfish or fish is … Continue reading Tomato Biryani
I saw a recipe for Scottish coffee buns on Brookford Kitchen Diaries that I printed out to try. These turned into coffee cookies which were absolutely divine! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Coffee Cookies ♥ Making coffee cookies I am a fan of coffee flavoured desserts, especially my Aunty Tilly's ice cream. … Continue reading Coffee Cookies
You can be lazy like me and buy preserved lemons to make this preserved lemon harissa. Or, you can really go the whole hog and start off by preserving your own. Either which way, this condiment is worth making. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Preserved Lemon Harissa ♥ Making Preserved Lemon Harissa … Continue reading Preserved Lemon Harissa