If I have to describe these in one word, it would be "More". Now there is a backstory to these crabcakes and that is that this is my lovely Mam's recipe and I know if she was here right now she would be delighted to see that I have cracked how to cook them in... Continue Reading →
Sweet and sticky slowcooker homemade bbq chicken wings
Balsamic vinegar 6 tablespoons1 chicken stock potTomato sauce 4 tablespoonsHoney 4 to 6 tablespoonsWorcestestershire sauce 6 tablespoonsBrown sugar 3 tablespoonsWholegrain mustard 2 tablespoonsCrushed chilli flakes 1 teaspoonGarlic granules 4 teaspoonsOnion salt 3 teaspoonsGround black pepper 2 teaspoonsSmoked paprika 4 teaspoonsCayenne pepper 1 teaspoonPaprika 2 teaspoonsHoney & Tomato sauce- extra for adding mid way through the... Continue Reading →
Griddled sesame prawns and courgette in a sticky oyster sauce
I cook this in the griddle pan as I love the texture of the courgette and prawn in this dish but its as easy to cook in a wok or pan. IngredientsPrawnsSesame seedsSesame oilGarlic oilchinese five spicegarlic powderonion powdersoy sauce 3 tablespoonsginger choppedoyster sauce 3 tablespoonsfish sauce 1 tablespooncourgettesasparagustenderstem brocollionionHalf a lemons juice MethodPart steam your... Continue Reading →
The helicopter
Its late, dusk is closing in darkness is coming, Most are winding down for the night Eyes are being rubbed whilst pyjamas are put on And cuddles have been given. Words are exchanged, some full of love, some full of anger And some never talk, some words go unspoken. A hum in the distance,... Continue Reading →
Garlic chicken with pancetta in a creamy leek and mushroom sauce.
Ingredients chicken thighs - I use 800grams cornflour -enough to coat the chicken lightly garlic powder two tablespoons smoked pancetta -one packgarlic oilgarlic cloves gratedleekspunnet of mushroomsOne tub of creme fraicheOne chicken stock pot mixed with 800ml of hot waterwholegrain mustard 2 tablespoonsMixed Mediterranean herbs 1 tablespoonsonion powder 1 tablespoonWhite wine vinegar 2 tablespoons ... Continue Reading →
Why I am hanging on to the slow life
As I sat in my empty house for the first time on my own in over seven months and wiped the tears from my eyes whilst simultaneously enjoying the silence , I sat back and inhaled a deep breath and as I let my breath go my mind kicked into overdrive, not quiet used to... Continue Reading →
Mediterranean seafood stew
This is a dish you can batch cook, is perfect for lunch or dinner time, goes with pasta, rice or potatoes and tastes even better on day two so I recommend doubling up on the ingredients so you have enough for the next day. It goes even better with crusty white bread and a glass... Continue Reading →
Sundried tomato and lemon chicken tray bake with roasted garlic baby potatoes
Ingredients Chicken oyster thigh fillets (6 to 8 thighs will feed a family of four) Half a jar of Sundried tomatoes and a little oil from the jar Green beans one packet One small bag of salad potatoes or baby potatoes Rapeseed Lowcal oil One chicken stock pot Lemon pepper mix: generous amount per thigh... Continue Reading →
Sweet and smoky slow cooked bbq ribs
So a long time ago I fell out of love with my slow cooker but after todays delicious slow cooked ribs with homemade bbq sauce I may be encouraged to play around with it again. I always loved the appeal of one however when cooking I love the tasting and smells during the cooking process... Continue Reading →



