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This loaded broccoli soup is not just for winter. It is perfect for days when you don't feel like making a complete meal. And it freezes well, making it the perfect choice for batch cooking. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Loaded Broccoli Soup ♥ Let's talk about broccoli Did you know broccoli … Continue reading Loaded Broccoli Soup
My loaded cauliflower soup is thick and rich, and topped with bacon bits for that extra goodness. As cauliflower is naturally low in carbohydrates, this soup is great for people on a low carb, or keto diet. Whereas I don't prescribe either, I can tell you this soup is good for you! Head straight on … Continue reading Loaded Cauliflower Soup
This chicken ramen was the perfect bowl of noodles. The stock was rich, mushrooms offered umami. And the noodles had the perfect slip and texture. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chicken Ramen ♥ When I first joined Facebook it was a way to connect with friends and family. And with Twitter (or … Continue reading Chicken Ramen
This slow roasted brisket is perfect for cold winter nights when warm comfort food is in order. This dish is packed full of mushrooms and flavoured with red wine, rosemary and thyme. It needs to be served with a side dish that can soak up the lovely resulting sauce. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Slow Roasted Brisket
The concept of a vegan bowl is not new, nor unique. But it was a necessity for me to showcase the sunflower seed dressing I made. The great thing about these bowls is that they are extremely filling. And you can use seasonal ingredients. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Vegan Bowl ♥ … Continue reading Vegan Bowl
A friend wanted to make seafood paella for a birthday celebration. Wanting to be sure my recipe concept worked, I made it at home first. Not only was our meal delicious, but theirs was as well. That is a winner in my books! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Seafood Paella ♥ During … Continue reading Seafood Paella
I first made this onion gravy for a friend when we made livers and mash for him. He was iron deficient and this is a meal I love making as it is so simple. Then, a few weeks ago I was talking to a friend and I told her I was making bangers and mash. … Continue reading Onion Gravy
I love Asian flavours and the ingredients are always to be found in my fridge. I decided to use them to make these Asian style venison shanks. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Asian Style Venison Shanks ♥ South Africa has rolling blackouts as our Government run electricity supplier is defunct. In 1994 … Continue reading Asian Style Venison Shanks
Whereas chicken soup might be Jewish penicillin, to me minestrone is medicine for the soul. I am longing for Italy and am cooking as much Italian food as I can right now. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Minestrone ♥ Did you know that bees produce propolis to build their hives? It is … Continue reading Minestrone
Pre Covid one could not get beef cheeks for love nor money. Restaurant chefs grabbed them and they became a luxury item. But now, there seems to be easier availability. And the price is budget friendly. I made a beef cheek ragu reminiscent of what we have had in Italy. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Beef Cheek Ragu
I served this leek and potato soup hot the day I made it. And then cold the following day. I suppose one could also call it Vichyssoise as I made it nice and thick. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Leek And Potato Soup ♥ Two months ago, you may have read that … Continue reading Leek And Potato Soup
Zha Jiang Mian are also known as fried sauce noodles, according to Pippa Middlehurst. This dish is popular in Beijing, and was very popular at our table. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Zha Jiang Mian ♥ On the 17th of April, British Airways cancelled our flight to the UK. This was to … Continue reading Zha Jiang Mian | Fried Sauce Noodles
According to Ella, this Chunky Italian Soup is a simple, comforting bowl of goodness. Serve with a good chunk of bread on a day you need some warming up. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chunky Italian Soup ♥ After my charm bracelet was taken off my arm in France, Dave decided not … Continue reading Chunky Italian Soup | Classic Recipe
I have adapted this recipe for Beef Barbacoa from Inger who blogs over at The Art Of Natural Living. It is so good that I have made it more than once. Served on a bed of curried carrot mash, this made for a great meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Beef Barbacoa ♥ … Continue reading Beef Barbacoa | Slow Cooked And Delicious
This recipe for potatoes boulangère comes from my all time favourite chef, Tom Kitchin. He recommends that you use a stock based on the meal you are preparing. So for lamb, use lamb stock, and chicken, chicken stock. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Potatoes Boulangère ♥ It is abundantly obvious that we … Continue reading Potatoes Boulangère | Bakers Potatoes
After 20 years of living together, and 28 years of knowing each other, I learnt something new about Dave. He is not a fan of green beans. I like them blanched in boiling water, slathered with butter and salted. When I made the discovery I had just purchased a large bag of them. So I … Continue reading Green Bean Soup Made With Chicken Stock
We buy an abundance of tomatoes as bruschetta is a regular accompaniment to our sundowners. In fact, no barge trip can be undertaken without this snack every afternoon. Sometimes, the tomatoes ripen too quickly and are no good for eating raw. This is when my roast tomato soup steps in. The perfect way to use … Continue reading Roast Tomato Soup
Chorizo is one of those ingredients that can turn everyday mundane ingredients into something special. It is what makes this chickpea and chorizo soup so hearty and flavoursome. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chickpea And Chorizo Soup ♥ I love my packing cubes. And for those of you who don't know what … Continue reading Chickpea And Chorizo Soup | Hummus To Halva
This is not quite Asian Chicken Noodle Soup but I am calling it that as it has ginger and lime. And also because I have made chicken noodle soup previously for the blog. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Asian Chicken Noodle Soup ♥ In June I made the decision to delay my … Continue reading Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
After the great success of my ginger noodles, I decided to make chicken noodles. They added a nice boost of flavour to my chicken noodle soup. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chicken Noodles ♥ South Africa used to have an airline one could be proud of. It ran at a profit, and … Continue reading Chicken Noodles