Live For Food

The last time I tried a whole duck breast was at a work dinner, probably 10 years ago. What I received appeared to be a piece of rubber with a layer of fat on top. Needless to say it put me off duck, apart from the crispy kind you get from the chinese takeaway. However […]

Are you planning to cook a special meal for someone on Valentine’s Day? Are you afraid of ruining your healthy eating plan? Why not check out these ideas from around the web for some healthier meals and treats: Go vegetarian: Beet Ravioli with Pine Nut “Goat Cheese” Rosemary-Cream Sauce, Aged Balsamic Vinegar A tasty side: […]

I found this easy midweek meal recipe at Waitrose.com and have adapted it to help me use up some leftovers which I have in the fridge and freezer. Ingredients: (serves 2) ½ tsp oil 50g salami  6 pork chipolatas 5 mushrooms, chopped 80g easy cook long grain rice 200g passata 1 tsp dried mixed herbs […]

This starter is a twist on the traditional prawn cocktail, which would be great for Christmas day or any festive meal. Ingredients (serves 8) 6 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 2 tsp brandy Few drops of Tabasco 2 ripe avocados 1 tbsp lemon juice 300g cooked peeled prawns 2 tbsp olive oil Large ciabatta, […]

These little chocolate bites make a nice after dinner treat, or would make a good homemade Christmas present. They will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for one week, or will freeze for up to one month. In general I do try and keep to healthier recipes on this blog, and all I […]