Caribbean Scotch Bonnet Peppers Scotch Bonnet Peppers (Capsicum chinense) are quite small but extremely hot similar to the habanero / habañero and close relative of rocoto / rocotillo chilli peppers. They are named for their resemblance to Scotch bonnets / Scottish hats. They can vary in colours as they are ripening turning from green through yellow, orange to red […]
White Fish Fillets in Creamy Leek Sauce INGREDIENTS 750g frozen white fish fillets 3 vegetable cubes (10g each) 3-4 carrots (sliced) 1 large onion (diced) 25g unsalted butter 2 leeks about 2 tbs fresh / frozen dill black peppercorns 1 tbs garlic powder 3-4 tbs crème fraîche or double cream 2 cups water 3 tbs flour 1½ kg potatoes to cook separately […]
Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday – Fat Tuesday – Mardi Gras Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday – Fat Tuesday – Fat Thursday – Donut Day – Mardi Gras – Tłusty Czwartek – Carnival Tuesday recipes & ideas.
Baked Cream Cheese Pancakes in Orange Sauce Kids’ favourite pancake recipe – with sweet lemony cream cheese filling and orange sauce.
Biały Ser (White Cheese) / Hard Cottage Cheese/ Curd Cheese / Paneer [inspired by “Paneer” recipe by Linda from With Knife and Fork] Biały Ser (White Cheese), Hard Cottage Cheese, Curd Cheese or Paneer are all variations of the same cheese, the only difference is the origin. Recently I found this article: “Making Paneer” by Linda on With Knife and Fork which reminded me of the cheese […]
All Star Lanes – Bowling, Bar & Restaurant at Westfield Stratford City, London – Review Review of All Star Lanes – American bowling, bar & restaurant at Westfield Stratford City in London.
Lunchbox # 116 – Love Bugs Lunchbox # 116 (for 6 year old girl) toasted English muffin (type of bread roll) with mature Cheddar cheese and heart made out of sweet red pointed pepper – instructions below vine cherry tomatoes pieces of clementine chocolate love bugs lychees bottle of water (not pictured) Everything placed in glittery EZ-Freeze lunchbox with a freezable lid […]
Extremely Smurfy Smurfberry Muffins Extremely smurfy smurfberry muffins for the Smurf in your life… secret Papa Smurf recipe (!)
Warm Black Eye Bean Salad with Mushrooms, Coconut Rice and Parsley INGREDIENTS 500g black eyed beans (soaked for about 5 hours) 500g potatoes (diced) 500g carrots (diced) 1 garlic head (peeled and coarsely chopped) 3 tbs olive oil 500g button mushrooms (chopped) 3 tbs butter large bunch of parsley (finely chopped) 2 sweet red pointed peppers (chopped) 2 cups of easy cook rice 400 ml tin […]
Lunchbox # 115 – Cinnamon Raisin Bagel & Marshmallow Smurfs Lunchbox # 115 (for 6 year old girl) toasted cinnamon & raisin bagel with peanut butter cherry tomatoes (my daughter loves them) pieces of clementine 2 marshmallow Smurfs lychee juice (not pictured) bottle of water (not pictured) Everything placed in glittery EZ-Freeze lunchbox with a freezable lid and placed inside insulated Charlie & Lola lunch […]
Roasted Peppers, Black Eyed Beans & Rice Salad INGREDIENTS 500 black eyed beans (soaked overnight) 1½ cups easy cook rice 3-4 red, yellow and orange bell peppers salt Maggi sauce handful chopped parsley garlic powder to taste 4 tbs butter or olive oil EQUIPMENT tongs to turn peppers container with lid, plastic bag or bowl and a plate gas cooker pot with […]
The Village Bakery Rye Bread & “Try Rye” Challenge The Village Bakery rye bread, from the left: Rye (Rossisky), Rye with Coriander (Borodinsky) and my favourite one Rye with Seeds (Seeded Rossisky). They are running at the moment “Try Rye” challenge when you can lose some kilograms while eating almost the same only replacing regular bread with the rye one. If you would like […]
Black Pasta Monsters – Halloween Pasta with Sausages Halloween pasta monsters – quick and easy recipe idea.
Roasted Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Chowder and A Jack-O-Lantern Super easy and frugal recipe using carving pumpkin flesh.
Steamed Sprouting Broccoli & Radishes with Ultimate Cheddar Sauce Purple broccoli and radishes in quick Cheddar sauce that is also perfect for other steamed veggies.
Lunchbox # 114 – Strawberry Banana & A New Pink LEGO Lunchbox Lunchbox # 114 (for 6 year old girl) pepperoni sandwiches made with homemade Five Minute Bread strawberries banana pieces of dried fruits (apricots & sultanas) couple of banana shaped jellies strawberry yogurt (not pictured) tropical juice drink (not pictured) bottle of water (not pictured) Everything placed in LEGO lunchbox and placed together with icepack inside […]
Polish Yeast Cake à la Granny Ala / Ciasto Drożdżowe Babci Ali INGREDIENTS 5 medium egg yolks 1 cup golden caster sugar 330 ml milk 100g unsalted butter 500g plain flour 70g fresh yeast or 3 tbs active dry yeast 1 packet of vanilla sugar – optional 150g raisins or other dried fruits (I used cranberries) ½ tsp sea salt EQUIPMENT two mixing bowls (small and big) […]
Sloppy Joe Sandwich with Turkey Chilli con Carne True comfort food… fresh bread, spicy mince, cool cream, melted cheese and crunchy veggies.
Steamed Veggies with Potato & Chicken Mash – 8 months + INGREDIENTS 100g chicken breast 250g potatoes 1 tsp real butter (unsalted) boiled water 1 tsp fresh or frozen dill steamed veggies to serve (I used broccoli, cauliflower and baby carrots) METHOD Cook potatoes with chicken breast and water until soft and cooked through. Add butter, dill and blend adding more boiled water if necessary. Serve […]
Peach & Raisin Dessert 7-8 months + INGREDIENTS 1 peach (seed removed) 1 tsp of raisins 2 tsp instant baby rice METHOD Steam peach and raisins with few tbs of water. Remove peach peel. Mash everything in baby food masher or with a fork. Stir in rice and mash some more. Serve immediately. Make 1 portion. NOTES Add more water if the […]
Lunchbox # 113 – Hairy Egg & Pancakes Lunchbox # 113 (for almost 6 year old girl) hard boiled egg with jelly sting hair and face drawn with edible marker pieces of pancake plum tomato cherries seedles green grapes raisins yogurt (not pictured) tropical juice drink (not pictured) Everything placed in glittery EZ-Freeze lunchbox with a freezable lid and placed inside insulated Charlie […]
Potato & Leek Chicken with Dill – 6-7 months + INGREDIENTS 100g chicken breast 300g potato 100g carrot 4 cm piece of leek 150g apple (for sweetness) 1 tbs chopped dill enough boiling water to cover the food 1 tsp olive oil METHOD Place all ingredients, except dill, in a small pot and cook covered over medium fire until all vegetables are soft and chicken […]
Baby Apple Crumble – 7 months + INGREDIENTS medium apple – about 150g (peeled and cubed) 1 tsp instant baby rice flakes (Organix First Wholegrain Baby Rice) 1 baby biscuit – about 5g (I used Heinz Biscotti Organic) METHOD Steam apple with a little bit of water, either in a small pot with lid or in microwavable steamer. Mash it with fork […]
Chicken with Tomato and Basil – 6 months + INGREDIENTS ½ chicken breast – about 100g (diced) couple of baby potatoes – about 100g (peeled and chopped) couple of fresh basil leaves 2 medium tomatoes – about 100g (halved) or tinned tomatoes 50g green beans – I used dwarf beans (trimmed) 1 small apple – about 10og (peeled and cored) 1 cup of boiling […]
Creamy Cauliflower, Potato & Chicken – 4-6 months + INGREDIENTS ½ chicken breast – about 100g (diced) 1 small carrot – about 50g (peeled and sliced) 100g piece of cauliflower few baby potatoes – about 50g (peeled and chopped) 3 tbs instant baby rice flakes 2 cups of water 2½ tsp baby’s usual milk powder to add later EQUIPMENT hand blender small pot with […]
Smooth Chicken with Apple & Marjoram – 4-6 months + INGREDIENTS ½ chicken breast – about 100g (diced) 2 small carrots – about 100g (peeled and sliced) couple of baby potatoes – about 100g (peeled and chopped) 2 pinches of dried marjoram – optional 3 tbs instant baby rice flakes 1 cup of boiling water 2½ tsp baby’s usual milk powder to add later EQUIPMENT […]
Creamy Apple Dessert – 4-6 months + INGREDIENTS 1 medium apple – about 100g (peeled & chopped) few tbs of boiling water 1 tbs instant plain baby rice flakes (stage 1, from 4 months) 1 tsp baby’s usual milk powder EQUIPMENT mini food masher or fork METHOD Cook or steam apples until they are soft and there is almost no more water […]
