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Gambas Al Ajillo (à la Dan) – Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp)

Gambas Al Ajillo (à la Dan) – Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp)

Last night’s dinner was a follow-on from Madrid.  When telling Dan all about my trip, I realised that I hadn’t eaten Gambas Al Ajillo (Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp) once on the whole trip, so to rectify it we decided to make it at home, and 

Pan Chai – Harrods – Knightsbridge, London

Pan Chai – Harrods – Knightsbridge, London

Pan Chai is an Asian Fusion restaurant located in Harrods, on the Ground Floor in the Food Hall.  It is a counter-style restaurant where you can watch the sushi chefs creating amazing rolls and platters while you eat! Chabile, the hostess, welcomed me warmly and 

Chocolate Banana Muffins with Pecans

Chocolate Banana Muffins with Pecans

I got the idea for these muffins from my Carrot Cake Muffins with Dates & Pecans.  I loved the crunch of the nuts throughout the muffin but wanted to change up the flavours this time.  Chocolate and banana is one of those combinations that just 

Almond Flour Crackers (3 Ways!)

Almond Flour Crackers (3 Ways!)

One of the things I miss most about the medical diet that I’m on is the crunch of a crisp (potato chip).  Sometimes a carrot stick really wont cut it and when everyone has the crisps and dip out it can be tough not to join 

Healthy Chocolate Brownies

Healthy Chocolate Brownies

Sometimes you get a craving that only sticky gooey Chocolate Brownies can fill.  Well now you can indulge guilt free with this amazing recipe for Healthy Chocolate Brownies – or Health’ier’ Chocolate Brownies at least!  It’s grain-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free so there’s no processed 

Why Wine?…Wine Course – WSET

Why Wine?…Wine Course – WSET

Why do a Wine Course? Wine is one of my greatest passions.  It’s delicious, decadent and one of life’s simple pleasures.  It has the ability to bring people together, it has huge historical importance and to me it is one of the most enjoyable ways 

Morada Brindisa – Soho, London

Morada Brindisa – Soho, London

Last week I went for dinner with some girlfriends of mine.  We picked Morada Brindisa in Soho as there was something for everyone and it was conveniently located for us all.  It’s just off of Leicester Square so perfect for post-work drinks and dinner.  Morada 

Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice

Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice

If you love Chinese food, no doubt you’ll be aware of Egg Fried Rice.  It’s a staple on most Chinese menus and goes with almost every dish from Crispy Shredded Beef, to Sticky Chinese Chicken Thighs to Sweet Chilli Salmon.  Well, this Egg Fried Cauliflower 

How to Ski Chamonix, Mont Blanc – France

How to Ski Chamonix, Mont Blanc – France

Only managing a cheeky ski-weekend away this year instead of a week-long break, we picked Chamonix as our destination as it’s very easy to get to.  It’s only an hour from Geneva by car so it’s perfect for a weekend trip unlike most of the 

Lemon & Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon & Poppy Seed Muffins

I love a good lemon cake, something about the tanginess combined with sweetness, and Lemon & Poppy Seed is one of my favourite combinations.  The poppy seeds add a kind of savoury nuttiness which just works so well with the lemon.  These Lemon & Poppy 

Ottolenghi’s Restaurant – Islington, London

Ottolenghi’s Restaurant – Islington, London

Another date night and after taking Dan to Casa Paco in Madrid last month, it was my turn to be treated.  Having eaten in Bala Baya a couple of weeks ago, we found out that the chef there used to work for Ottolenghi’s Restaurant.  It’s 

Shakshuka – Moroccan Baked Eggs

Shakshuka – Moroccan Baked Eggs

On a cold winter’s morning, there’s nothing like a warming bowl of spicy baked eggs to brighten the day and this Shakshuka is a Moroccan Baked Eggs Recipe.  Originating in North Africa it is now also popular all over the Middle East.  There are many