The sun is shining and there isn’t a cloud in the sky. So it must definitely be time for a BBQ. I’ve been working with Heinz to create some delicious marinade perfect for using on kebabs and sausages. Using the Heinz barbecue sauce I added a few extra flavours to get the best out of…
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Continue ReadingFor my Wimbledon inspired recipe I wanted to use strawberries in a different way than I usually do so I set my mind on using them in a savoury dish. I really like strawberries with balsamic vinegar and decided to use the acidity of the vinegar and sweetness of the strawberries to make a thick…
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Continue ReadingA simple dish which is packed full of flavour and topped off with beautiful seasonal asparagus. To make it vegetarian use only vegetable stock and leave out the chorizo. Seasonal Asparagus and Chorizo Risotto Author: Sisley White Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 onion 3…
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Continue ReadingI’ve recently become the food news writer at Time & Leisure magazine for the Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Putney and Barnes issue. YAY. It’s been so much fun and I love it too. Getting to come up with new recipes and see them in print in my local area has been very exciting. I have been working…
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Continue ReadingA lovely and filling smoothie made with berries, oats, ginger and spinach. Try my Be Berry Good to Yourself – Detox Smoothie.
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Continue ReadingThere is still time to enjoy the huge amount of in season British fruit and my favourite is blackberries. this summer I have been using them in everything and they are a joy to bake with. These very fresh tasting cupcakes (or are they muffins?) are so simple to make and very easy to enjoy.…
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Continue ReadingI love all the summer fruit around at the moment and with so much on offer I took advantage of it to make this delicious summer fruit tray bake. A simple lemon sponge dotted with raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and cherries.
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This is a fabulous salad. It’s fresh, crunchy, juicy and perfect for a warm evening. Plus it’s so easy to make and it will wow your friends and family. I love the addition of fruit in salads and apple has to be my favourite. Ingredients -200g mixed salad (a mix of crunchy and soft leaves…
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I have lots of plant pots but sometimes using old cake tins work very well for gardening. They are large enough to fit a few plants in and if you love baking but hate getting rid of old tins it’s nice to see them repurposed and still in use. I had an old NordicWare bundt…
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This incredible Chocolate truffle and Strawberry Tart is so quick and easy to make. It is perfect centre piece for Wimbledon tennis parties as well as delicious for summer dinner parties. The mix of rich creamy chocolate with the fresh and fruity strawberries compliment each other to create a divine dessert. This has been described…
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Summer seems to have started and stopped a lot recently and I really wish it would just show up and continue for a while. Luckily even if the weather isn’t brilliant the delicious summer foods have started arriving in the supermarkets and the opportunity to change from hot meals to cooler ones with more salad,…
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Summer is the best time for fresh fruit and who doesn’t love a pudding. Which this in mind I adapted a family favorite to have a more summer fruit theme. This is the fantastic brioche summer fruit pudding. Toasted brioche with hot summer fruits which is very quick to make and eat! Here are the…