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Marmalade & Cheddar Toastie πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Marmalade and cheese are British classics. This Marmalade & Cheddar Toastie recipe is as satisfying to eat as it is easy to make. The key to its success is a strong cheddar cheese and a marmalade that can match the chosen cheddar’s punch. I tried a variety of cheeses when […]

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Colman’s Full of Flavour πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Tasty Time Savers Throughout the years, Colman’s has been making condiments and casserole mixes that have enhanced pantries across the UK and around the world. Whether using a teaspoon of their mint sauce to liven up a salad dressing or making an Easy Shepherd’s Pie, Colman’s has you covered, when […]

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Easy Shepherd’s Pie πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Shepherd’s Pie is a classic in British cuisine and this Easy Sheperd’s Pie recipe could not get much easier. Whilst I am a firm believer in making things from scratch, Colman’s Shepherd’s Pie Mix is pretty hard to beat for ease and flavour. It offers the extreme savoury factor that […]

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Lemon Pistachio Bites

Pistachios are packed with vitamins and nutrients, making them a great nut choice and a wonderful excuse to make these cookies. Lemon Pistachio Bites are sweetened with only a small amount of sugar and the delicate combination of lemon and pistachios is irresistible. My husband likes them with a cake-like […]

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Parsnip & Vanilla Soup

Parsnips are one of my favourite root vegetables and this super easy Parsnip & Vanilla Soup recipe shows off their unique flavour. The addition of vanilla extract takes this soup to the next level – parsnips and vanilla we meant to be together, at least in this soup! My recipe […]

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British Biscuits πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

It’s Crunch Time – Let’s talk British Biscuits! Just as North Americans love cookies, the Brits love their biscuits, but are they the same thing? In North America, the word cookie covers it all – chewy, crunchy, crunchy outside with a soft center, cake-like – you name it, it’s a […]