Coconut fish curry
September 16, 2018
This recipe is so yummy that a packet of frozen fish pie mix is a new staple in the freezer. So quick to make and cheat and use microwave rice to accompany.
A tick off the fabulist – Visit the Houses of Parliament
September 16, 2018
When I visit London, I always get excited when I see Big Ben and the iconic Houses of Parliament. I have run the London marathon 4 times and when I see this building I know I’m near the finish.
Playing Tourist
September 16, 2018
Living in Cumbria, it’s a tourist hotspot. As an off comer, yes I’m still that even after living here for 28 years. I love exploring what is on my doorstep.
EVAS
September 8, 2018
I feel as if I’ve neglected my blog for a while, mainly posting recipes. Back in May 2018, I left my job after 28 years and along with my family we set up Penningtons tea and coffee.
Harissa Lamb stew
September 8, 2018
Lamb is my favourite meat sorry veggie readers. The warming harissa gives a lovely heat to the dish. Ingredients 3 tbsp oil 4 neck fillet pieces of lamb 1 large onion finely chopped 2 aubergines cut into chunks 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp coriander seeds 2 tbsp harissa paste 1 lemon pared into strips … More Harissa Lamb stew
Chicken biryani
September 8, 2018
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you will know I’m a huge fan of the one pot. This one is quick to make and packed full of flavour. Ingredients 1 tsp oil I large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 5cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely … More Chicken biryani
Chorizo lasagne
August 3, 2018
Super speedy delicious dinner. Serve with a rocket salad and of course garlic bread! Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 rosemary sprig 6 chorizo-style sausages 3 large roasted red peppers, from a jar 1 tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 500ml passata 1 tsp sugar 250g … More Chorizo lasagne
Spaghetti with fennel, anchovies, currants, pine nuts and capers
July 23, 2018
A delicious pasta dish ready in around 30 minutes. Salty, sweet and simple. Ingredients 1 fennel bulb 200g spaghetti 50 ml Olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced 100g anchovies, roughly chopped ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 70g currants, soaked in boiling water for 5 mins and drained 2½ tbsp capers, rinsed 1 … More Spaghetti with fennel, anchovies, currants, pine nuts and capers
Sausages with mustardy lentils, roasted beetroot and feta
July 21, 2018
This is such a simple tasty recipe, the oven does most of the work. Perfect dinner for a busy person. Ingredients 500g bunch of fresh beetroot 2 small red onions, cut into wedges 1 tsp caraway seeds 6 sausages (I used Cumberland) 2 tbsp Olive oil 1 x 250g ready cooked puy lentils 100g feta … More Sausages with mustardy lentils, roasted beetroot and feta
Rough runner
July 3, 2018
This event was certainly out of my comfort zone! You know when at the beginning of the year people ask you to do things and you agree without even thinking?! That was me when Sarah and Nat from Sarah Jones PT, asked me if I fancied doing Rough Runner.
