Summer time is here and I am combining two classic British cake flavours in one. It's my birthday soon and I want cake! And since my boy is successfully adapting to eating a whole digestive biscuit now, the next trial stage is muffins. I'm using 250ml semi-skimmed milk in a batch of 750g flour, as … Continue reading Lemon and Blueberry Muffins – Milk- & Egg-plan Friendly
For a late, tasty Easter treat that doesn't break the bank, try this meatloaf and veg combination that had even my husband having seconds of the broccoli: Ingredients (serves 4-6): 500g mixed pork and beef mince 3 onions 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 3 tbsp dried parsley 1tbsp coarse ground pepper 6 rashers streaky … Continue reading False Rabbit
I know most British families eat lamb at Easter, but either my mother was not a great fan of lamb (other than in Turkish kebab meat, I cannot recall ever having it as a child) or it's just not the done thing in Germany. I connect Easter food with rabbit. It's a great, lean meat … Continue reading Slow-cooked Festive Hasenpfeffer
Got a whole load of random vegetables left from various cooking experiments and no idea how to make them into something tasty? A Thai-inspired red curry may be your answer. Creamy, yet containing a little spicy kick, it's perfect for using up whatever is left in your fridge after a long week full of cooking. … Continue reading Thai-Inspired Red Curry
Looking for something quick, easy and reasonably healthy to make during the week, which isn't your usual fry-up, I recommend this salmon and pasta bake. Developed on a camping trip with only basic equipment available in the caravan, this recipe needs only a few basic ingredients, little more time than it takes to boil some … Continue reading Busy Mum’s Kitchen: Easy Salmon and Pasta Bake
Such a catchy name for a dish. This one is as German as you can get. In its essence, it's a mix of mashed potatoes, apples and pork - mostly black pudding. It's very simple to make. If you're curious about the name - the heaven refers to the apples growing above, the earth to … Continue reading Heaven, Earth and Hell
Yes, I did it: I mentioned the C-word. There is no running away from it now. Spiced red cabbage is one of those things bringing with them the warm, fuzzy images of candlelight, the smell of tinsel and winter nights in front of a fire. Low in calories and able to accompany both sweet and … Continue reading A Taste of Christmas: Spiced Red Cabbage
Fancy something a little different? Try this - um - inspired recipe I made up to use up the coconut milk. Serves 3-4 people. For the chicken: 6 chicken thighs 1 lime 1 large garlic clove 2 tbsp desiccated coconut 100g breadcrumbs 1/4 tsp crushed and freshly-ground chillis 1tsp cayenne pepper 1 egg 1/4 cup … Continue reading Lime and coconut chicken
Whether it's been a hot (Indian) summer day or - like me - you've just had one too many pizzas lately, sometimes all you want is something light and refreshing. Enter my lemon and chilli prawns on tagliatelle to keep you full while feeling like you've done your body a service. And it takes less … Continue reading Lemon and chilli prawns on tagliatelle
This middle-Eastern-inspired dish is perfect for a hot bank holiday weekend! Make in the order given in the recipe below and all should be ready at the same time within the hour. Serves 4. Mango chutney: 1 large red onion 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 heaped tbsp muscovado sugar 2 tbsp vinegar 1 mango 150ml … Continue reading Minted lamb meatballs with curried potatoes and home-made mango chutney
