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Everyone has days when a taste of home is what they need, and for me Lemon Polenta Cake is just that. With all the comfort of something-my-mum-used-to-make, but without the gluten, this is one of my favourite sweet treats. As an added bonus it’s super-easy to make and remember the recipe – when in doubt go for 250g… THE RECIPE... Read the rest of this post...
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At some point around hitting my mid-twenties it seems suddenly my newsfeed is awash with engagement announcements, wedding photos and babies. And so rather than going with my initial gut reactions of ohmygodwhendidigetsoold and inmyheadimstillanoughtiesteen I decided to embrace the hen parties and baby showers and buy my first set of novelty cookie cutters. Cos who doesn’t want a biscuit... Read the rest of this post...
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As I have a bit of a partiality for spicy food, recently I bought a chilli plant for my kitchen window (number 2, as I may have over watered number 1). Having read up more stringently on care of said plant I was overjoyed to begin harvesting what can only be described as a bumper crop. Armed with more chillis... Read the rest of this post...
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London’s Hidden Gems The last thing I think of when someone says ‘North African cuisine’ is ‘one of the best Cosmopolitans I’ve had in ages’. At least that was the case, until I discovered Ayoush. Set on the corner of St. Christopher’s Place, a conglomerate of restaurants and shops just off of Oxford street, Ayoush surprised and delighted me with... Read the rest of this post...
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This weekend I had some friends round for dinner, and being my mother’s daughter I somewhat excessively overestimated just how much six people can eat. Never wanting to waste food I have several favourite uses for small quantities of left-overs, and this week I opted for a classic Vegetable Pie. Not only is this a great way to use up... Read the rest of this post...
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As much as I enjoy cooking there are some days when I love nothing more than a good one-pot-wonder. And when that one pot results in anything chocolatey that’s just an added bonus! This week’s recipe is an old favourite: chocolate brownies with a Crème Egg surprise centre. Caution: This is not for those watching their waist-line! THE RECIPE Useful... Read the rest of this post...
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Having decided to challenge myself this month I began to delve in to the realm of home-made sushi, and come out pleasantly surprised. Whilst a little fiddly my first attempts at some basic vegetarian rolls were not overly traumatic, and so I thought I would spread the joy. Watch this space for different types of rolls and some new filling... Read the rest of this post...
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Leaving Soho a little worse for wear late one Saturday night on a quest to find something, ANYTHING to eat I stumbled upon the holy grail of all drunken foods: Falafel. And, having stuffed my face with a tasty snack I didn’t later regret, I thought I’d give it a go. Some time on and baked falafel still ranks top as... Read the rest of this post...
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For me this time of year is Birthday-intensive, which gets me in the mood for making mini food. Here are a couple of my favourite, super easy party treats: THE RECIPE: Mini Mushroom Pies Useful Info This Recipe Is: Vegetarian Ingredients (Makes 20) 500G Ready Made Puff Pastry Handful Spinach 2 Portobello Mushrooms 50-100g Stilton Olive Oil 1 Egg Method... Read the rest of this post...
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With Chinese New Year celebrations lighting up London this weekend I felt inspired to try my hand at some Asian cuisine and make a noodle soup. And having tried, and failed, at making tofu on many an occasion I though it was the perfect opportunity to give it another go. So, as hundreds and thousands of people descended on the West... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies