Doi bengena I Aubergine in yoghurt gravy

A couple of weeks ago, I made Doi bengena I Aubergine in yoghurt gravy (also known as dahi baingan), and it reminded me why I keep coming back to these simple, everyday dishes. It’s one of those recipes that doesn’t take much to put together, but still feels […]

Sage and red onion sausage rolls

I’ve been making these sage and red onion sausage rolls for years. When the kids were small, they decided they were far too fancy to be called regular sausage rolls — and so they became known as Mum’s Posh Sausage Rolls. The name stuck, and honestly, it makes […]

Quick and Easy Jam Tarts

After weeks of avoiding the oven, I finally baked again—and it felt so good. These Quick and Easy Jam Tarts with Homemade Mixed Fruit Preserve came together on a quiet, rainy afternoon and reminded me why I love baking in the first place. The weather has finally started […]

Baked apricots

These baked apricots were made a couple of weeks ago. We had quite a few fresh apricots bought from the farmers market, and they were luscious. Although we did enjoy them as they were, I baked a few of them to enjoy as a quick and easy dessert. […]

Banana and oats bread with chocolate and peanuts

This banana and oats bread with chocolate and peanuts is very easy to put together. It is made using all good ingredients. It is not overly sweet, with the sweetness coming only from natural, unprocessed sugars. As this bread is made with oats, it is also a great […]

Rosemary and garlic roast potatoes

These rosemary and garlic roast potatoes are definitely a must try! They are easy to make and don’t compromise on flavours. They are one of our family favourites and makes their way to our dinner plates very often. To be honest, every time I make them, a few […]

Beetroot paratha

I made beetroot paratha the other day and am very pleased to report that my non beetroot loving other half and son really enjoyed them. To be honest, I’m the only one who loves beetroot in the family, but looks like we may have a few converts now! […]

Peanut butter and banana bread

This Peanut and Banana Bread was made quite some time ago. This is a wonderful smelling and tasting bread. It had a sort of spongy texture and had a nice bite from the bits of peanuts. I love baking bread- kneading the dough, watching it rise and smelling […]

Baked Lemon and Garlic Cod

This Baked Lemon and Garlic Cod is a very light, quick and easy dish to rustle up. It is perfect dish to rustle up on busy weekdays. Every time cod makes its appearance in our house, D eyes light up at the thought of some deep fried battered […]

Sweet Potato and Vegetable pie

This Sweet Potato and Vegetable Pie was created many years ago when I was using ‘blogger’ to post my creations. Although I have moved to my new domain many years ago, those old posts are still lingering there in a private mode. I am talking about when I […]