Apple and Walnut Pie
This pie resembles a strudel but is a lot simpler to make. Ingredients (Serves 6) 1 cup pie apple, diced (‘no added sugar’ variety) 1 cup walnut pieces 2 tablespoons su
Bread Pudding
Although the ingredients are fairly harmless, this pudding is quite filling. So, I suggest you serve it after a light meal. You can store left overs covered, in the fridge for 2 da
Chocolate Polenta Cake with Choc Chips
You just can’t have a recipe book without chocolate recipes. As it happens, chocolate can be good for you, in moderation of course. Ingredients (Serves 8) 6 eggs, sepa
Beetroot and Yoghurt Dip
This dip doubles up as a delicious salad dressing. You might like to put it through the food processor to give it a smooth consistency. Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 large beetroot, pee
Cashew & Carrot (or Beetroot) Dip/Spread
So very yummy, so very easy, and don’t let on, but they’re all Vegan. The beetroot dip makes even your wee go pink, especially if you eat as much of it as I do! Ingredi
Chick Pea and Tahini Dip
Good as a dip with pita bread, vegetable sticks; as a spread on sandwiches; as an accompaniment to grilled fish and meat; as a salad dressing. Ingredients (Serves 4) 400g can chick
A Christmas feast – keep it simple!
With the festive season approaching, many people find the thought of preparing the Christmas dinner terrifying. Don’t get frazzled. Appetiser: Dips and crudités Give everyon
Asparagus, Beetroot and Fetta Salad
A lovely summer entree, or salad, perfect for the warmer weather… really tasty, healthy and easy. Ingredients (Serves 6) 2 bunches asparagus, washed and trimmed. 1 bunch bee
Beef Salad
You can replace rump steak with left over cold roast beef for this salad. Ingredients (Serves 4) 500g rump steak, all fat trimmed off 1 baby Cos lettuce, washed 1 bunch baby rocke
Braised Beef with Mushrooms, Red wine and Herbs
It is always a good idea not to add all the liquids at once to braised meat dishes. That way meat gets a chance to cook in its own juice and the flavours diffuse much better. Once