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I love Pinterest. Ever since a friend introduced me to it, I've become a bit of an addict. Then it dawned on me that I've pinned so many recipes, yet haven't really tried any of them! Pinterest is slowly forming a world of people who love looking at pictures of pretty food, instead of making… Continue reading Spicy Sausage Pasta
One of the side dishes that I absolutely love is cucumber salad! Since moving to America I've got to try a host of different takes on the dish, but I really liked the look of a recipe on Barefoot Contessa for Creamy Cucumber Salad. So I gave it a try, and it really is delicious!… Continue reading Creamy Cucumber Salad
I love soup. It's the one thing I don't mind making, and it's such a comfort food through the Autumn and Winter! Especially with some delicious chunky bread. I've grown up with my Mom making homemade soup all the time, and it's a tradition that I do now too. She has her own special recipes… Continue reading Roasted Squash and Winter Vegetable Soup
They say admitting that you have a problem is the first step, right? So here goes.... I have a problem. A problem that I think a lot of people suffer from. I am... a Pinterest hoarder! Yes, I see all these wonderful looking recipes, and crafts, and design ideas and I pin them thinking "I'd… Continue reading Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
It wasn't very long ago that I discovered apple butter. For those of you who aren't sure what it is, think along the lines of a condensed apple sauce with added spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Really tasty stuff 🙂 I'm not a pie maker, or at least haven't been until now! I went… Continue reading Apple Butter Pie
A while ago I came across a Nigella Lawson recipe for Eggless Dark Chocolate Mousse, tried out by US Masala. They looked delicious but for me the ultimate chocolate mousse has to have something extra... orange! So I amended the recipe to give me a chocolate orange fix, but the great thing is that you… Continue reading Eggless Chocolate Orange Mousse