All change with the weather again, the sun got his hat on again last week and we were all enjoying the benefits of lighter eating, being out doors and not having the heating on! With the exception of the sand…
Almond and Flaxseed Cookies
I have had the busiest week, something in the diary every day made the week whizz past quicker than it usually does! I have also started a foodie photography course with Lyndsey James and am learning so much about…
Tuna Steak au Poivre
We don’t eat fresh tuna very often but sometimes I see some great looking tuna steaks and hand them over to Mr ND to make us Tuna Steak au Poivre. These two were £3.75 and the whole meal probably amounted…
Healthy Date, Walnut and Seed Truffles
I’ve been using various combinations of ingredients for these little sweet morsels, trying to keep the little girl’s mind on healthy treats. And with Valentine’s Day at the end of the week, they also make a lovely gift for the one I love. …
Coconut Almond Fruit Loaf
I am slightly obsessed with coconut oil, I’ve been using it in cooking and baking , in place of butter on my toast and the little girl loves it straight from the spoon! Coconuts contain trace amounts of some…
Weekend Breakfast Egg Muffins
Weekends are the time we get to sit together and enjoy breakfast, I probably should call it brunch as it’s all a bit later and more relaxed. Eggs always feature in one form or another, these Breakfast Egg Muffins are…
Walnut and Lentil Pâté
I love Pâté but only eat a vegetarian version. Walnut and Lentil Pâté is so delicious and easy to put together fast and a good one for the whole family to enjoy. I also made another batch of my sea salt…
Warming Chilli, Chickpea and Lentil Soup – 5:2 Diet
Although the weather here hasn’t been all that cold compared to all the snow we had last year, it has been rather damp and extremely windy, the rain doesn’t show any signs of letting up either. This Warming Chilli, Chickpea…
Sea Salt and Pepper Oatcakes
I made these Sea Salt and Pepper Oatcakes for our Christmas Eve evening cheeseboard and beyond, not that they ever last that long. You can add any herbs of your choice or chilli flakes and such like, delicious plain or…
Seeded Wreath Bread with Camembert
This Seeded Wreath Bread with Camembert is great for sharing at lunch, the bread was made yesterday evening and the Camembert added today into the middle of the bread and warmed for around 10 minutes. Home-made warm bread and oozing…
Mini Panettone for Christmas
Although I’ve not attempted to make a mini Panettone for Christmas before, after my bread making course my confidence with all things bread and yeast has definitely increased. Mini Panettone make lovely little gifts for Christmas, after wrapping in baking…
Wonderful Walnuts
We have Walnuts in our kitchen all year round, lovely to munch on as a quick snack but at this time of year they really are brought to the forefront in the supermarket aisles in readiness for Christmas, along with…
