Recipes

Breakfast Granola Bars

These Granola Bars Are Great When You’re on the Go; I Can’t Think of a Better Energy Boost. They’re Full of All the Right Things That None of Us Get […]

Duck and Spiced Plum Autumn Salad

For Me, This Salad Represents Autumn. The Plums in the Salad Complement the Rich Duck and Bring a Warm Component to the Dish. Serves 2 2 Cooked Aromatic or Confit […]

Classic Slow-roasted Shoulder of Lamb With Garden Herbs and Garlic

Cooking a Shoulder of Lamb Doesn’t Get More Straightforward Than This Recipe. It’s Exactly the Same Principles as Roasting a Leg, Only You Cook It for Longer…hence the Title! Shoulder […]

Gingerbread Cupcakes

It’s the Time of Year When You Are Feeling the Need for Warmth and Spice. These Cupcakes Are Great for All the Family and Totally Nostalgic. It’s Time to Plump […]

Toffee Apples

You Really Should Give This Recipe Ago,especially as There is No Better Night to Eat Them Than Fireworks Night, Which Just Happens to Be Tonight!! We All Need a Nostalgic […]

Cinnamon and Carrot Cookies

Ever Wondered What to Do With Those Few Poor, Slightly Floppy Carrots That Are Hanging About in the Bottom of Your Vegetable Tray?? Well, Here You Go. an Old Wartime […]

Spicy Beans and Pepperami on Toast With Fried Egg

On Toast, in Jackets or Served as a Soup, This Savvy- Savers Brunch is Quick, Cheap and Cheerful. Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 15 Minutes Serves 2 75g Pepperami, […]

Marinades and Sauces

Marinades and Sauces Having a Few Marinades and Sauces in Your Repertoire is Such an Important Part of Day-to-day Cooking. Not Only Will It Make Your Life Ten Times Easier […]

The Unladylike Sandwich

There is No Possible Way to Eat This Sandwich Without Getting It All Over You. So Consume While You’re Still in Your Pyjamas! This Feast is My Ultimate Favourite; the […]

Spiced Blackberry Cheesecake

Spiced Blackberry Baked Cheesecake Serves 12 Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Cooling Time Over Night Oven Temp: 120oc-160oc Approximate Cost Per Portion £1.72 Ingredients: for the Base […]

Leftover Roast Dinner Turnovers

This is a Recipe That Can Be Adapted to Use Up Just About Any Bits and Bobs That You May Have Not Quite Managed to Finish at the Dinner Table. […]

Chicken Quesadillas With Caramelised Onions and Peppers

Chicken Quesadillas, Caramelised Onions and Peppers. A Take on a Dish That Went Down Extremely Well From My Last Book Home at 7,dinner […]

Sticky Five Spice Pork

I Once Cooked This Dish for a Dinner Party and It Was a Huge Hit. The Problem is That I Have Been Racking My Brains as to How It Did […]

Passionfruit, Mango and Raspberry Pavlova

My Perfect Pav. Always a Crowd Pleaser. The Sharp Fruits Here Balance Out the Sweet Meringue Perfectly. Crunchy on the Outside and Chewy in the Middle. I Think His is […]

Banana Loaf Cake 

A Hearty Treat for Any Occasion. Simple to Make. Just Wish Ingrediants Up in a Blender Up in and Pop Into the Oven Ready for a Little Slice of Indulgence […]

Carrot, Chickpeas and Apricot Salad With Grilled Salmon

Magnesium, Beta-carotene, Essential Fatty Acids, Vit D, Vit C, Vit B6 While This Quick and Super Healthy Dish is Great the Day It’s Made, It’s Even Better Once It’s Had […]

Stir Fry Rice Noodles With Prawns and Edamame

A staple in our house hold and I promise you, there is nothing wrong with buying a few ready prepared ingredients when time is short but a healthy homemade meal […]

Quinoa, Grated Apple and Seeded Porridge

Stocking up on the good calories. Most breastfeeding women need to increase not only the calories they consume, but all the nutrients that make up their diet in order to […]

Lamb, Sultana and Almond Meatballs With Tomato and Aubergine Sauce and Brown Rice Salad

Iron and Protein Rich.iron is an Essential and Highly Important Nutrient for Your Body Throughout Your Life. Being Anaemic or Having Low Iron Levels After the Birth of Your Baby […]

Greek Yoghurt, Coconut and Peach Lollies

Keeping Up With the Calcium.breastfeeding Decreases Calcium in Mothers and This Affects Their Bones. Studies Have Shown That Women Often Lose 3 to 5 Percent of Their Bone Mass During […]

Quick Salbitxada Sauce

With a Glut of Vitamin C Rich, Juicy, Baby Plum Tomatoes About at the Moment I Couldn’t Resist Throwing This Cheeky Sauce/salsa Together This Week. Traditionally Made Using All Roasted […]

Roasted Pork With Pears and Fennel Seeds

This is Another Recipe From My New Cookbook, Blooming Delicious. Vermilion Publishing, £18.99. Photography by Chris Terry Pork is Rich in Selenium, Which Needs to Be Present in Your Diet […]

Overnight Breakfast Pots With Flax Seed and Fig Granola

These Breakfast Pots Are Perfect to Get You Through the Morning Rush Without a Blip. Make a Batch on Sunday Night for an Easier Start to Your Week. They Will […]

Frozen Greek Yoghurt and Pomegranate Cubes

This is Another Recipe From My Lastest Pregnancy Book, Blooming Delicious. Vermillion. £18.99 Pictures by Chris Terry. These Look So Pretty and Are Extremely Satisfying to Eat, Especially When It’s […]

Lamb Cutlets With Saffron, Pistachio and Spinach Rice

This is Another Recipe From My New Cook Book, Blooming Delicious. a Pre Conception and Pregnancy Book. Published by Vermilion. £18.99. Photo by Chris Terry. I Try to Add Extra […]

Peach and Raspberry Gluten Free and Dairy Free Muffins

Raspberry and Peach Muffins Muffins Are a Great Way to Start the Day. Moist and Juicy, Sticky and Succulent. Not Some Thing You Would Bother to Do Everyday I Know, […]

Cod and Sweet Potato Fish Cakes

Blooming Delicious, Vermilion Publishing. £18.99. Photography by Chris Terry This Recipe Has Been Lifted From the Nesting Chapter of My Book, Blooming Delicious. Nesting is a Stage That Many Mums-to-be […]

Lime and Raspberry Posset

900mls Double Cream 250g Sugar 125mls Lemon Juice 2 Tsp Vanilla Paste 100g Fresh Raspberries Pour the Cream Into a Saucepan and Add the Sugar. Turn the Heat and Low […]

Green Minestrone

I Wrote This Recipe Specifically for My Pregnancy Cookbook, Blooming Delicious, However It’s a Great Soup for the Whole Family. Packed Full of Amazing Nutrients, Vitamins, Colour and Flavour. Eating […]

Lemon and Lime Semi Fredo

Semi Fredo is the Best Option When It Comes to Making Ice-creamy Things at Home With Out the Aid of a Ice Cream Machine. You Don’t Need to Churn This […]

Muffaletta Sandwich. Bbc Radio 4 the Kitchen Cabinet

This Week I Was Once Again Back on the Panel for the New Series of Bbc Radio 4’s the Kitchen Cabinet. I Was in Very Good Company. the Lovely Tim […]

Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Chips

Pregnancy is a Very Subjective Matter, and Every Woman Has Different Experiences With Regard to What They Fancy Eating and When. I’ve Spoken to Many Women About What They Craved, […]

Brioche and Chocolate Spread Pudding

I Try to Have Everything I Need for at Least One or Two Good Old-fashioned Puddings That Can Be Whipped Together in Minutes Without the Need for Me to Have […]

Oh So Cheesy Cauliflower Cheese

I’m Feeling All Patriotic as It’s St George’s Day on Saturday So I Thought I’d Share One of My All Time Family Favourites. a Classic and an Absolute Must Have […]

Grilled Prawns With Papaya, Cashew and Pomegranate Salad

The Utterly Delicious Pomegranate Seeds in This Dish Cut Through the Richness of the Creamy Cashews and Juicy Papaya. They Freshen Up the Whole Dish, Leaving a Real Zing in […]

Apple Chips- Healthy Snacking

These Are Quick to Make and Are Guaranteed to Taste Much Better Than Any That You Might Find in a Shop. In All Honesty, These Apple Crisps Aren’t Bursting With […]

Quinoa Porridge With Banana, Pear and Cinnamon

Quinoa Has Become a Real Staple of Mine, and Not Just While Just Trying for Our Baby. It’s a Really Versatile Ingredient and One That Can Be Used in Lots […]

The Ultimate Chicken and Avocado Burger

When I asked pregnant women what they most wanted to eat during pregnancy, I usually got the same answer: A BURGER! In particular from my amazing neighbour Vicki, who is […]

Naked Mango and Raspberry Treats

I Love Dried Mango and Always Have a Packet or Two in My Cupboard at Home, So I Set About Creating a Recipe to Incorporate This Tasty Treat Into Something […]

Itv Tonight’s Chicken Dinner…by Popular Demand!

Itv’s Tonight Recipes Oven Baked Chicken, Cauliflower and Tomatoes With Chickpeas and Spinach. I Cooked This Recipe With a Lovely Family From Islington on the Itv Tonight’s Show Last Week. […]

Buckwheat Pancakes With Blueberry Compote

This is the First Sneak Peak of a Recipe From My New Pregnancy Cook Book, Blooming Delicious. This Recipe is Taken From the !st Trimester Chapter and is a Real […]

Chilli and Ginger Mojitos

Chilli and Ginger Mojito. The Ideal Cocktail for a Summers Day Bbq! This is a Mojito That Will Most Certainly Give You a Little Kick. You Don’t Want to Make […]

English Asparagus With Parmesan Cream

English Asparagus With Parmesan Cream We Really Do Grown the Best Asparagus in This Country and We Must Make the Most of It. I Love This Recipe and Cook It […]

Spanish Style Roast Chicken With Roasted Vegetables

Spanish-style Roast Chicken With Roasted Vegetable and Black Olives It Can Be Very Refreshing to Try Something New From Time to Time and This, I Think, is a Recipe for One of […]

Salmon and Pea Fish Cakes

Pea and Salmon Fishcakes These Fishcakes Are Genius! Not Only Do They Take Half the Time to Makes as You Don’t Have to Wait to Cook the Potatoes, but They […]

Asian Noodle Soup

Asian Noodle Soup One of the All Time Easiest Recipes to Cook After a Long Day and Once You Have Got Your Cupboard Stocked With the Right Asian Bits, the […]

Nz Venison Salad With Beetroot, Orange and Hazelnut

Nz Venison Salad…not Your Average Salad! I’ve Been Working With New Zealand Venison for Years and Years Now and I’m Never Disappointed by It’s Fabulous Quality and Versatility. I Love […]

Sausage Carbonara Pasta

Recipe From My Book Cook on a Shoestring. We All Need a Few Different Pasta Dishes in Our Repertoire That We Can Throw Together Quickly and Cheaply, With Little Fuss. […]

A Drunken Cinnamon and Rosemary Moscow Mule

Makes 4 Rather Large Servings 2 Limes 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar 6 Sprigs of Rosemary (4 for Garnish) 5 Sticks of Cinnamon (4 to Use as Straws) 300ml Spiced Rum […]

Smoked Mackerel and Caper Pate

This Pâté Makes a Perfect Little Starter for a Dinner Party One a Budget. You Can Make It a Couple of Days Ahead if You Wish. If You Have Any […]

A Very Gogglebox Christmas With Grazia

My Booze Inspired Christmas Recipes for the Parkers From Gogglebox. Tiny Trifles, Boozy Cranberry Sauce and Drunken Mules. What More Could You Want at Christmas Time?! See the Recipes Below […]

Sausage and Bean Stew With Wilted Courgettes

Sausage and Bean Stew With Wilted Courgettes This is the Written Recipe From My Second Websiode of Sophie Cooks. Much to My Delight, It Has Been Extremely Popular and Lots […]

Caramel, Pear and Pecan Christmas Pies

Caramel, Pear and Pecan Christmas Pies Festive Cheer is Finally Upon Us and I’m in the Mood for Baking!! This Recipe is Especially for the Non Mince Pie Lover or […]

Pepperpot Beef Stew

Pepperpot Beef Stew Perfect for a Cosy Night in Without Any Fuss! My Mum Used to Cook This for Me All the Time as It Was One of My Favourites. […]

Roasted Butternut Squash and Endive With Parma Ham, Ricotta and Mint Salad

Roasted Butternut Squash and Endive With Parma Ham, Ricotta and Mint Salad for Those of You Who Have Watched My Little Webisode on the Video, I Thought It Might Be […]

Mussel and Tomato Baked Rissoto

Mussel and Tomato Baked Risotto Mussels Are One of the Cheapest Ingredients From the Sea That You Can Get Hold of. You Get Loads for Your Money and Can Do […]

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread Perfect Sunday Baking! This is Possibly the Easier Bread Recipe You Will Ever Make. and the Quickest and Least Likely to Go Wrong. It’s the Perfect Recipe […]

Cook on a Shoestring – Chicken, Orzo and Spring Onion Broth

Chicken, Orzo and Spring Onion Broth Orzo, Giant cous Cous or Macaroni will work for this recipe, even barley or spelt if you have some in the cupboard. Cook this […]

November Beets!

Although the Chilly Winter Months Are Upon Us and We Are Dusting Off Our Winter Warmers, It Doesn’t Mean That Our Food Has to Become Heavy and Unhealthy. I Personally […]

Heritage Tomato and Black Olive Salad

Heritage Tomato and Black Olive Salad to Serve 8 4 Large Plum of Beef Tomatoes, Sliced Thinly 4 Large Plum Tomatoes, I Like the Yellow Ones for Colour but What […]

Lebanese Radish and Pomegranate Quinoa

Lebanese Radish and Pomegranate Quinoa for Those of You Who Have Never Had Quinoa, I Suppose Its Best Described as a Cross Between Cous Cous and Bulgar Wheat. Its Delicious […]

EASY BBQ LEG OF LAMB

BBQ Leg of Lamb as I’m Sure You Might Imagine, the Task of Bbq’in, Even in This House Hold Where the Kitchen is Strictly My Domain Will Always Fall Into […]

Easy Peasy – Paella

Paella Paella Looks and Tastes Fantastic – Especially if You’ve Got a Huge Fl at Paella Pan to Act as Both Cooking and Serving Dish. If You Haven’t, Then Use […]

Easy Peasy – Blueberry & Banana Pancakes

Blueberry & Banana Pancakes a Wonderfully Naughty-but-nice Snack for the Morning. It’s Sweet but Goes Fantastically Well With Savoury Breakfast Fare. We Love Pork and Apple So Why Not Bacon […]

Easy Peasy – Slow-cooked Shoulder of Lamb

Slow-cooked Shoulder of Lamb This is So Easy to Prepare, in Fact, There’s Not Really Anything to Prepare at All! I Love This Because It Makes a Change to the […]

Easy Peasy – Griddled Marinated Chicken

Griddled Marinated Chicken With a Mango, Watercress and Cashew Salad & Light Thai Dipping Sauce Serves 2 2 Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Strips 1 Garlic Clove, Crushed 1cm Knob of […]

Easy Peasy – a French Breakfast

A French Breakfast… Well Not Really Surely Hot Ham and Molten Cheese Must Be One of the Best Ways of Making the French Croissant Even Yummier? There’s Nothing More Satisfying […]

Cook on a Shoestring – Blackened Fish With Orange and Watercress

Blackened Fish With Orange and Watercress Just About Any Fish Works Well With This Recipe, So I Won’t Tell You Which One You Buy. Because Fish is Such a Perishable […]

Cook on a Shoestring – Thai-style Chicken Wings

Thai-style Chicken Wings I Always Cook Chicken Wings for a Friendly Get Together. Not Just Because They Are Seriously Easy to Cook and Make Great Finger Food, but Also Because […]

Cook on a Shoestring – Cajun Style Turkey Burger

Cajun Style Turkey Burger Ok, I Know What You’re All Thinking – Turkey? Let Me Assure You That This Burger, if Made Right, With Lots of Lovely Seasoning, is Seriously […]

Cook on a Shoestring – Lamb, Mint and Potato Pie

Lamb, Mint and Potato Pie a Fantastic Way to Use Up the Extra Meat From a Roast Shoulder of Lamb. Preparation 20 Minutes Cooking 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 Hours […]

Cook on a Shoestring – Spiced Lamb and Aubergine Pilaf

Spiced Lamb and Aubergine Pilaf if You Have Taken My Advice From the Introduction and Have a Reasonably Stocked Spice Cupboard (Cumin, Cinnamon, Chilli, Coriander), You Can Make This Dish […]

Home at 7, Dinner at 8 – Clams and Smoky Bacon

25 Min Total Preparation 10 Min Cooking 15 Min Serves 2 (4 as a Starter) This is the Perfect Quick Dinner for a Special Night. I Know Clams Are Easy […]

Cook on a Shoestring – My Kitchen Cupboard

I Have Deliberately Used the Same Spices, Oils, Mustard and Vinegars Throughout the Book So Youdon’t Need to Go Out and Stock Up Every Time You Want to Cook a […]

Home at 7, Dinner at 8 – Seared Duck

Seared Duck Breast With Watercress, Cashews and Pomegranate 30 Min Total Preparation 15 Min Cooking 15 Min Serves 4 (8 as a Starter) This Light Dish is Best Served at […]

Home at 7, Dinner at 8 – Baked Apricot Brioche

Baked Apricot Brioche 25 Min Total Preparation 10 Min Cooking 15 Min Serves 6 This Dish is a Quick Take on the Much-loved Bread and Butter Pudding, but Without the […]

Home at 7, Dinner at 8 – Prawn and Egg Fried Rice

Prawn and Egg Fried Rice 20 Min Total Preparation 10 min Cooking 10 min Serves 4-6 I absolutely love egg-fried rice, but always avoided making it at home as you […]

It’s 2 of the 5 and 2

It’s 2 of the 5 and 2… the Wedding is Quickly Approaching and We Are Going to Be in Shape!..she Says Through Gritted Teeth. This for Me Means a Detox…i […]

Lasagne With Mushrooms and Frech Goat’s Cheese Log

Lasagne With Mushrooms and French Goat’s Cheese Log by Sophie Wright, Chef and Easy Cheesey Chèvre Ambassador in These Days of Economic Gloom We Are Always Looking at Ways of […]

Sweet Potatoes, Caramalised Onions and Tomme De Chèvre Gratin

Sweet Potatoes, Caramelised Onions and Tomme De Chèvre Gratin With Bacon Crumble Topping by Sophie Wright, Chef and Easy Cheesey Chèvre Ambassador the Dish is Full of Flavour Due to […]

Haddock and Smoked Salmon Fish Cakes

Haddock and Smoked Salmon Fish Cake With Melting Middle Creamy Spreadable Fresh French Goat’s Cheese by Sophie Wright, Chef and Easy Cheesey Chèvre Ambassador in These Days of Economic Gloom […]

Grilled Pear, Endive and Crottin De Chavignol Toasts

Grilled Pear, Endive and Crottin De Chavignol Toasts With Caramelised Walnuts by Sophie Wright, Chef and Easy Cheesey Chèvre Ambassador in These Days of Economic Gloom We Are Always Looking […]

Asparagus With Shallots, White Wine and Selles-sur-chere Sauce

Asparagus With Shallots, White Wine and Selles-sur-cher Sauce by Sophie Wright, Chef and Easy Cheesey Chèvre Ambassador Selles-sur-cher is a Dry French Goat’s Cheese Packed With Flavour, So It Stands […]

French Goat’s Cheese and Orange Baked Cheesecake

Baked Cheesecake With Spreadable Fresh French Goat’s Cheese and Orange by Sophie Wright, Chef and Easy Cheesey Chèvre Ambassador in These Days of Economic Gloom We Are Always Looking at […]

Home at 7, Dinner at 8 – Tray Bake Salmon

Tray-baked Salmon With Pancetta, Potatoes, Tomatoes and Asparagus Salmon is a Fish That Has a Bit of a Bad Name as People Often Overcook It and Serve It With the […]