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Part of my vegan feast included marinated mushrooms. I tend to buy these when we are overseas and decided to try to make them myself at home. You need to make them a few days ahead of serving to allow the mushrooms to fully take on the flavours. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Marinated Mushrooms Using Fresh Rosemary
Gougère are little balls of cheese delight. They are made from choux pastry and are light. I could not stop popping these into my mouth after I had made them. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gougère ♥ For the first time in a couple of years, Dave's son spent Christmas with us. James … Continue reading Gougère, A Savoury Choux Pastry With Cheese
I am sure there are many variations of gingerbread spice out there. Mine may not be unique but it contains all the spices I love. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gingerbread Spice ♥ Last week Saturday I got stuck into my routine as early as possible. Dave went out cray fishing and I … Continue reading Gingerbread Spice Using My Favourite Spices
The day I made this roast carrot dip I posted it on instagram. My friend Clinton had one word to say about it - why. Well, the answer to that is because I had carrots that needed using up, and a dip that needed making! Head straight on to the Recipe For Roast Carrot Dip ♥ … Continue reading Roast Carrot Dip Spiced With Chilli Oil
Yesterday I did a harvest table for my vegan / vegetarian family. This fennel pickle was one of the items on the table. I love the flavour and trust they did too. Head straight on to the Recipe For Fennel Pickle ♥ For the past two years we have decided to spend our wedding anniversary … Continue reading Fennel Pickle Flavoured With Orange Zest
Creamed spinach is the ultimate comfort side dish. It is also simple and quick to make which is a bonus for me right now. I make a huge batch at a time (at least double this recipe) and freeze what we don't eat. Head straight on to the Recipe For Creamed Spinach ♥ Last December … Continue reading Creamed Spinach Spiced With Nutmeg
Do you need a dip that works stand alone or with something else? If the answer to this is yes, then you need to make my smokey red pepper dip. I have paired it with a butter bean hummus to make it less boring. Head straight on to the Recipe For Smokey Red Pepper Dip … Continue reading Smokey Red Pepper Dip Using Paprika
It is so easy to make your own barbecue salt. I make this as I don't like what goes into the commercial ones. Most have them have maize as a filler, and include sugar. Some of them even contain MSG and all sorts of colourings. With Christmas a month away you could make this up … Continue reading Barbecue Salt Recipe Made With Spices
This roast carrot hummus is a great way to use up carrots that need cooking. Don't forget to save the aqua faba from your chickpeas to make vegan mayonnaise. Head straight on to the Recipe For Roast Carrot Hummus ♥ Dave and I eat a really healthy diet during the week. I have fruit for … Continue reading Roast Carrot Hummus Spiced With Cumin
According to Gordon Wright this recipe for crustless milk tart is as old as the hills. It was originally meant to be cooked in an old Dutch oven, or over the coals. I have increased the baking time from the original so that it was more set. Head straight on to the Recipe For Crustless … Continue reading Crustless Milk Tart, A Recipe From Karoo Food