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NHS Apple, Rhubarb & Ginger Crumble

Dessert inspired by meals served in one of the NHS hospitals.

Moist Vanilla & Pineapple Cake

INGREDIENTS 2½ cups plain flour 1 tbs baking powder 3-4 eggs (I used 4 small ones) ½ cup of milk 1 cup golden caster sugar 2 tbs vanilla sugar 125g / ½ bar of unsalted butter 400g tin of pineapple (drained and cut into chunks) + 2 tsp of butter to grease the tins EQUIPMENT […]

Spicy Red Lentil, Curry & Coriander Sauce for Rice

Classic Indian sauce to be served with basmati rice.

Lunchbox # 104 – Heart Shaped Egg, Ryvita Crisp Bread & Dried Fruits

Lunchbox # 104 (for 5 year old girl) mini Ryvita crisp bread and 2 teddy crackers few seedless red graps heart shaped hard boiled egg pinch of salt in teddy containter 2 baby plum tomatoes with leaf food pick mixed dried fruits: bananas, mango, apricot, raisins, papaya Munch Bunch Squashum – squeezable strawberry yogurt pineapple […]

Mashed Carrot Potatoes with Chive & Black Pepper

INGREDIENTS 1000-1200g potatoes (halved or quartered if big) 500g carrots (ends removed) 25g real butter ½ cup chopped chive (about 25g) 2-3 tbs soured cream sea salt – to taste freshly ground black peppercorns – to taste METHOD Wash potatoes and carrots, place them in boiling water and cook covered until soft. Drain water, add […]

Simple Guacamole, Fresh Salsa & Garlicy Cream for Chicken Fajitas

INGREDIENTS for guacamole 2 medium or 1 large and ripe avocado (peeled, seed removed) ½ lime / ¼ lemon juice or to taste sea salt to taste 1-2 garlic cloves (crushed) or some garlic powder to taste – optional METHOD Mash everything together with fork or hand blender and leave aside. INGREDIENTS for fresh salsa […]

Lunchbox # 103 – Heart Shaped Sandwiches, Berries & Cherry Tomatoes

Lunchbox # 103 (for 5 year old girl) 2 mini heart shaped sandwiches made of wholemeal bread, butter and roasted chicken 3 cherry tomatos couple of raspberries some seedless red grapes mini Ryvita crisp bread lion biscuit Munch Bunch Squashum – squeezable strawberry yogurt orange, banana & pineapple juice with a straw (not pictured) antibacterial […]

Lunchbox # 102 – Steamed Veggies, Flowery Sanwiches & Innocent Smoothie

Lunchbox # 102 (for 5 year old girl) 2 mini flower shaped sandwiches made of wholemeal bread, butter, roasted chicken ham and basil cherry tomato couple of raspberries with mint leaf some seedless red grapes steamed 2 green beans (chopped) and 1 chantenay carrot (sliced), with little bit of Maggi sauce in rabbit container and […]

Baked Chicken Wings with Tomato Sauce, Chilli Flakes & Coriander

Delicious, smoky baked chicken in tomato sauce with chilli, garlic and coriander.

Lunchbox # 101 – Granary Sandwich, Mini Banana & Strawberry Yogurt

Lunchbox # 101 (for 5 year old girl) stripy sandwich made of granary bread roll, butter &  roasted chicken ham 5 strawberries some blueberries 3 baby plum tomatoes with leaf food pick 3 pitted black olives on leaf food pick Munch Bunch Squashum – squeezable strawberry yogurt mini banana orange & pineapple juicy water with a straw (not pictured) […]

Lunchbox # 100 – Doggy Sandwich, Innocent Smoothie, Peperami & Berries

Lunchbox # 100 (for 5 year old girl) doggy shaped sandwiches, made of granary bread roll, butter, chicken ham & Emmental cheese decorated with olive for eyes and nose and red pepper for tongue 3 strawberries some blueberries 3 baby plum tomatoes with leaf food pick mini Peperami sausage mini crackers orange & pineapple juicy water with […]

Lunchbox # 99 – Corn Tortilla Rolls, Mini Ryvita Bread & Strawberry Yogurt

Lunchbox # 99 (for 5 year old girl) rolls made of corn tortilla, roasted chicken ham, butter and a little bit of tomato sauce black grapes cherry tomatoes with leaf food pick black olives on food pick mini Ryvita crisp bread Munch Bunch Squashum – squeezable strawberry yogurt 100% natural tropical juice in a box […]

Sugar-Free Minty Blueberry Milkshake

Very simple, delicious and guilt-free milkshake recipe without sugar.

Tomato & Zucchini Lasagne / Lasagna with Tuna

Healthier lasagne recipe – with tuna and courgettes.

Waffles with Nutella & Blueberries

[inspired by delicious toasts by Susan of Food Blogga] INGREDIENTS waffles (freshly toasted) Nutella or other chocolate-hazelnut spread fresh berries (I used blueberries)

Back To School – Lunchbox # 98 – First One This Year

Lunchbox # 98 (for 5 year old girl) sandwich made from half of sesame bun, butter and pineapple jam black grapes and blueberries mini Peperami sausage Babybel cheese Munch Bunch Squashum – squeezable strawberry yogurt 100% natural tropical juice in a box (not pictured) antibacterial gel to wash hands before lunch (not pictured) wipe wrapped in aluminum […]

Rice Salad with Tuna, Corn and Parsley

Quick, comforting and healthy salad recipe.

Jacket Potato with Cottage Cheese & Smoked Mackerel Paste

Traditional Polish recipe for cottage cheese and smoked fish paste… good with baked potatoes or simply on bread.

Brussels Sprouts Polish Way – Boiled with Breadcrumbs

Polish brukselka / Brussel sprouts with bread crumbs recipe.

Crisp Almond Crescent Rolls Filled with Sour Cherry Marmalade

Crescent rolls – step by step photo tutorial.

Sweet & Sour Salad with Beets and Peppers

Beets and peppers in sweet & sour vinaigrette salad dressing.

Fried & Baked Chicken in Breadcrumbs

INGREDIENTS 4 pieces of chicken breast or 8 pieces of chicken legs (skinless, boneless, cut into chunks) 30g unsalted butter or some oil for frying chicken for the plain breadcrumbs 1 large egg (lightly beaten) 1 cup of fine breadcrumbs ½ tsp sea salt for garlicy paprika and coriander breadcrumbs 1 large egg (lightly beaten) […]

Perfect Buttery Popcorn form Scratch

Our favourite, buttery popcorn… made from scratch.

Rice Salad with Pineapple, Red Kidney Beans, Sweet Corn & Raisins

INGREDIENTS 2 cups (uncooked) easy cook rice 4 cups of cold water to cook the rice 400g tin of pineapple (drained, chopped) 400g tin of sweet corn (drained) 400g tin of red kidney beans (drained) ½ cup of raisins 1 cup boiling water to rehydrate the raisins 2-3 pieces of fried chicken breast (diced) – […]

Japanese Style Chicken Katsu Curry

Easy Japanese style chicken katsu curry recipe to make at home.

Knedle ze Śliwkami / Polish Potato Dumplings with Plums

Traditional Polish dumplings with plum filling recipe.

Puff Pastries with Pears and Mozzarella

INGREDIENTS 500g ready to roll puff pastry 4-5 large pears (halved, cored and sliced) 250g grated mozzarella cheese sweet chilli sauce to serve – optional EQUIPMENT rolling pin 4 individual sandwich trays METHOD Divide pastry in 4 squares for large pastries or into 16 mini squares and roll them until about 3 mm thick. If […]

Fried Pineapple

INGREDIENTS 1 fresh sweet (ripe) pineapple 1 tbs neutral oil METHOD Discard top and bottom of the pineapple and cut it lenghtwise in half. Then cut each piece again lenghtwise in two or tree. From each piece cut off hard inside and then remove the skin until there is no more prickly things. Slice and […]

Hello Kitty Strawberry Banana & Chocolate Sponge Cake

INGREDIENTS for sponge cake 1 cup egg whites and ½ cup yolks, about 6 small eggs 1 cup golden caster sugar 1 cup plain flour pinch of salt 1¼ tsp baking powder 1-2 tbs unsalted butter (softened) for layers 400g strawberries (washed, drained and hulled, sliced) 4 medium bananas (peeled and sliced) 750-900 ml whipping […]

Lunchbox # 97 – Quick Birthday Lunch in Charlie & Lola Insulated Bag

Lunchbox # 97 (for 5 year old girl) sandwiches made from seeded bread, butter & Emmental cheese, shaped into hearts with cookie cutter candle and number 5 cut out from the cheese mini crackers blueberries dried apricots strawberries blackcurrant juice with in a box (not pictured) antibacterial gel to wash hands before lunch (not pictured) […]

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