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bacon and onion roly poly
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Bacon and Onion Roly-Poly Pudding

Bacon and onion roly-poly pudding is a classic British family favourite from the 1960s.

colemans shepherds pie

Shepherds Pie

FacebookShepherd’s pie is one of those comfort foods that give you that warm, satisfied, cosy feeling on a cold evening. I have chosen two recipes for great shepherd’s pies. The first is easy to make, takes about an hour, and is great for a weekday meal. The second uses diced […]

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Dolmio Lasagne Plus

My Dolmio lasagne plus is a really easy mid week cheat boosting the flavours in the red sauce ragu.

home baked white loaf on a cutting board
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Easy Home Baked Bread

Facebook Home Baked Bread There is nothing like the smell of fresh home-baked bread straight out of the oven. I have been (trying to) bake bread for most of my adult life and with our recent home confinement under Covid, I have found the time to experiment once more with […]

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Nanny’s Bread Pudding

A firm favourite in my family, served warm or cold, my wife’s aka Nanny’s bread pudding is the best.

cut open family size steak and kidney pudding on a white dinner plate
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Classic Steak and Kidney Pudding Recipe

This rich and flavoursome steak and kidney pudding is full of juicy meat, swirled in a thick gravy sauce that will just melt in the mouth.

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Pie and Mash

If you would like to try this cockney treat then my recipe for a family-sized pie version will give you a taste of this classic meal.

vichy style carrots on a decorative plate
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Vichy Carrots

Facebook Vichy carrots (en Francais – carottes à la Vichy), are sweet buttery glazed French style carrots. Easy to make they are a perfect side dish for many a main course. Michelin * Vegetables – A Notch Above I am fortunate to have experienced dining at a few of London’s […]

Courgette ribbons

Courgette Alternative Pasta

Facebook A recipe for a vegetable alternative to rice and pasta, which will help you to cut down on your carbohydrate portion sizes – if you need to – as well as adding to your five a day: