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Deep Fried Dill Pickles (Frickles)

Where are my pickle lovers at?! These deep fried dill pickles are a delicious and easy appetizer that’s a real crowd pleaser. Serve the with lashings of ranch sauce or add them as a topping for your burgers. Super easy to make with just a few ingredients.  If you haven’t had a frickle yet, get ready to be blown away!

Oh yeah, it’s pickle time! 

I do love a pickle, in fact, I will always ask for…

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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These buffalo chicken lettuce wraps are super quick and simple to make with just a handful of ingredients. Ready to serve in just 15 minutes, they are great to serve as an appetizer or as a light lunch or dinner. Gluten-free, high in protein and keto friendly, they are packed full of delicious flavors, and are a great way to use up leftover chicken.

The hot weather is well and truly here and the…

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Creamy Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

This creamy red cabbage and carrot slaw is a great easy side dish that is ready in 10 minutes and requires no cooking. Full of fresh and vibrant ingredients, it works wonderfully with pulled pork, chicken and Mexican tacos. 

If you are looking for a super easy and delicious side dish to accompany your grilled meats this summer, this red cabbage slaw has to make an appearance! Fresh and light in…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

These chocolate covered peanut butter oatmeal balls are a super easy and yummy snack that are loaded with protein. Perfect for a post workout snack or delicious when paired with a cup of coffee for a mid afternoon snack. No bake and gluten-free, these energy bites are made with just 5 simple ingredients.

If you are looking for a healthier snack but still want that sweet chocolate fix, then these…

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How To Cook Shishito Peppers (With Two Dipping Sauces)

Learn how to cook shishito peppers quickly and easily! Served with two tasty dipping sauces, this easy appetizer is always a crowd pleaser! Ready to serve in less than 10 minutes, these blistered shishitos are served with a soy and ginger and mayo, garlic and lemon dips. A simple and delicious party food that’s perfect for entertaining and snacking.

Ever since our local diner shut (RIP…

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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells

These Philly cheesesteak stuffed pasta shells are a delicious and easy one pot meal that comes together quickly and easily. Pasta shells are stuffed with seasoned ground beef, onions and green pepper and baked in a creamy provolone cheese sauce. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a great family weeknight meal. 

I was super excited to receive a new cookbook in the post this week from Megan from S…

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Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta

This creamy lemon salmon pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that can be made in less than half an hour with basic ingredients. Full of flavor, it can be made with fresh, frozen or tinned salmon. This creamy pasta is the perfect comfort food that is easy to prep and something the whole family will love!

When it comes to comfort food pasta is always a winner, and when it’s creamy, all the…

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Chocolate Orange Shots - 3 Ingredient Shooters

These chocolate orange shots are the perfect way to get your party started! Made with three ingredients; orange liquor, chocolate liquor and kahlua, these shooters come together quickly and easily. Fun shots for parties, these shaken cocktails taste just like a chocolate orange! 

I’ll be honest, I stumbled across this beauty of a concoction quite by accident. You know, it was one of those nights…

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Coffee Smoothie with Banana and Oats

This breakfast coffee smoothie is made with oats and banana and is a high protein and fiber drink. Made with no added artificial sugar, this drink is easy to make vegan and is ready in 5 minutes. Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or a post workout drink, and can be made with instant or brewed coffee. 

If you’re like me and need a coffee to get going in the morning, but also need to find…

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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese

This creamy roasted cauliflower soup is packed full of flavor and is so easy to make! Made with bacon and stilton, this hearty low carb soup recipe is also easy to make vegetarian. Cauliflower soup with blue cheese comes together quickly with a few simple ingredients and is a real crowd pleaser. Perfect for meal prep and a freezer meal.

I don’t make soups often, and the main reason for that is…

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Roasted Baby Eggplant (Aubergine) with Stir Fry Sauce

Roasted baby eggplant is a simple vegetarian Chinese stir fried dish that comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal. Made with a spicy sriracha, garlic and soy sauce dressing, the eggplant can be served as a side dish or as a main. Ready in 30 minutes and easily made vegan. 

I did a few days work on a TV food shoot a couple of weeks ago and, as is always, there was a tonne of leftover…

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White Bean Chili with Shredded Chicken

This easy white bean chili with shredded chicken is the perfect comfort food. Slow cooked on the stovetop in a crockpot dutch oven, this stew is sure to warm your soul. It’s the best recipe for make ahead meals and comes together easily. Meal prep for the week with this vegetable loaded and flavorsome chili. 

In the week, I am all about the batch cooking, I make a big pot of something yummy that…

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Blackberry and Cherry Crumble

Blackberry and cherry crumble is an easy to make dessert packed full of fresh fruits. This comforting dish is sweet and tart, full of fresh flavors  and best served with lashings of ice cream. Made with simple ingredients, this classic dessert can also be made ahead of time. Easily made gluten-free.

We all know I’m not a dessert kind of a girl, but every now and then I get a craving for one of…

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Sticky Chicken Wings with Honey and Sriracha

These honey and sriracha sticky chicken wings are oven baked and loaded with flavor. These Asian inspired wings are easy to make with simple ingredients. Marinaded in a sweet and spicy sauce, and finished with a glaze, they are the perfect appetizer to serve a crowd. Easily made gluten-free.

One of the best things about moving from the UK to North America is the abundance of chicken wings! I…

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Thai Chicken and Rice Soup

Thai Chicken and Rice soup is a creamy and filling dish that’s all cooked in one pot on the stovetop. Nutritious, easy to make and gluten free it’s great for meal prep. Made with coconut milk, brown rice, chicken breast and veggies for a wonderfully fragrant casserole type soup. Ready to eat within an hour with minimal prep needed.

I don’t know how the weather is where you are, but it’s…

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Gin Shots With Lime

Gin shots with lime are quick and easy to make with just three ingredients. These shaken shots are smooth to drink and made with fresh lime juice for a refreshing drink. This simple shooter recipe is perfect if you are entertaining a crowd and is low carb to boot!

Even though I’m never on to turn a drink down, when it comes to shots I’m not super keen, so on my birthday when I was given a free…

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Delicious and Easy Turmeric Recipes

Turmeric is such a versatile spice and can be used in so many dishes to create a wonderfully earthy and flavorsome recipe. These turmeric recipes are all really easy to make and they are a tasty way to enjoy this healthy ingredient. Whether you are looking for vegan or gluten-free recipes, or are on the mood for a smoothie, dessert, main course or cocktail, there’s something here for you!

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