Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

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I attempted to recreate one of my family’s favourite meals. My stepfather works nearby to an italian  deli and always brings back boxes of their homemade spinach and ricotta cannelloni, fresh béchamel sauce, and their classic tomato sauce, along with … Continue reading

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Roasted chestnut, bacon, porcini mushroom and squash soup with blue cheese toasts

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After thinking the worst of the winter is over, we are being told that fresh snow is arriving in Newcastle tomorrow. Here is one more hearty, yet healthy, recipe to give you that energy to get through those last few … Continue reading

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Homemade pumpkin and ricotta ravioli, with a sage and roasted chestnut butter sauce

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When my sister asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I think she was slightly taken aback when her broke student of a sister forfeited the usual topshop voucher to ask for a pasta machine. When showing my Granny what … Continue reading

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Great British Food: Chicken, mushroom and bacon pie with wholegrain mustard mash…

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This really lives up to the hearty fayre aspect of the blog. We were feeling pretty tired, fed up of the gloomy weather and desperate for a night at home on the sofa. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts bunch of spring … Continue reading

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Canapé ideas..

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My two best friends, Ailish and Rosie, are off to spend the year in Melbourne. Being one of their last few weekends in London for a while, and the last time I was going to see them for a year, … Continue reading

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More lunchbox ideas..

As amazing as it was, I have now overdosed on cous cous. This week I had to find another lunchbox idea.. Spanish omelette. This is such a good idea because it is so cheap and easy to make and keeps … Continue reading

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Homemade Chutney..

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For the last few years, the exchange of presents at Christmas has been a rather embarrassing affair for me.  This year I really needed to find a cheap present that actually shows some thought had gone into it. After browsing … Continue reading

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Lunchbox ideas…

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My student loan is running thin now. One thing I was always against was bringing in your own lunch box. I always used to see students unwrapping their foil packed sandwiches in the library and couldn’t imagine anything more depressing. … Continue reading

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Pork tenderloin in a mushroom, sherry and mustard sauce

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I was in North Yorkshire for the weekend, and it was Bonfire Night. Although a fun and exciting night which always reminds me of my childhood, I was excited to get back to X factor in front of the fire … Continue reading

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Mustard potato cake with steamed spinach, grilled bacon and a perfect poached egg.

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From Friday Night’s meal, we had a considerable amount of Mustard Mash leftover. We decided to make an unbelievable brunch.. Ingredients: Leftover mustard mash 2 large handfuls of fresh Spinach 1 free range egg 2 rashers of smoked back bacon … Continue reading

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