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Nicky
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Feta, olive and sun-dried tomato scones
A savoury scone that is perfect for a quick lunchtime snack. The tangy and salty taste of the feta cheese marries perfectly with the...
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Nicky
Feb 2, 20221 min read
Broccoli and Stilton Soup
This tasty and healthy soup is one that I usually make in early January to use up that slab of Stilton cheese left over from Christmas....
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Nicky
Jan 19, 20222 min read
Sweet cucumber pickle
I am a pickling and canning novice but when I found small cucumbers for sale in our local supermarket, I remembered the 'bread and butter...
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Nicky
Jul 26, 20211 min read
Pesto and Parmesan twists
Sometimes called cheese straws, these are an easy to make snack which are perfect to serve with drinks before dinner. I've made them here...
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Nicky
Jul 14, 20211 min read
Blue cheese puff pastries
Cheese and pastry are a winning combination especially if it's a light and airy puff pastry. Small bite sized tarts are ideal for a light...
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Nicky
Jun 23, 20213 min read
Easy quiche ideas
As you may have gathered by now, I'm not a great one for making my own pastry. Instead, I've become adept at using the ready rolled...
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Nicky
May 18, 20211 min read
Sun-dried tomato, olive and cheese loaf
A classic Mediterranean combination which is perfect for a quick snack or as an accompaniment to a meal. You can play around with the...
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Nicky
May 3, 20211 min read
Cheese and Chive Scones
These are a savoury version of my basic scone recipe using a mature cheddar cheese and chives (straight from my garden) to create a quick...
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Nicky
Apr 27, 20212 min read
Savoury Tarts
These are perfect for an alfresco summer lunch for friends or even a simple supper for two. It's one of the easiest tarts to make, using...
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Nicky
Oct 5, 20202 min read
Rosemary Focaccia
An Italian flat bread traditionally flavoured with rosemary and sea salt. It can be served as a side to soups, stews and salads or sliced...
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