My Leftover Challenge

If you follow me on Instagram you’ll be aware that last week I set myself a bit of a challenge. Normally I’m the one that travels for work, but this time The Boyfriend was away, so finding myself rattling around at home on my own I decided to set myself a foodie challenge. When he…

Grilled Mackerel with Butterbean Mash & Vegetables

I’ve recently purchased a grill for my worktop (similar to this Tefal one) and it is absolutely my new favourite toy. Having recently moved into a flat, and therefore not being able to have a barbecue, it has definitely been fulfilling my open grill needs.. despite the lack of flame or coals. It’s just so easy to…

Smoked Mackerel Spaghetti with Chilli & Capers

I’ve done a few quick throw together easy weeknight pasta dishes now (see Creamy Salmon Pasta, Cheats’ Carbonara and Spaghetti with Pancetta, Mushrooms & Veg) and you really can’t beat a pasta dish for a dinner that you can throw together quickly and easily out of simple ingredients that will taste really satisfying and amazing… so I’ve done another…

Foodies Festival, Hampton Court

It was bank holiday Monday and a rare glorious British summer’s day. As a birthday treat for my Mum, my sister and I were treating her and my Dad to a day out at the Foodies Festival on Hampton Court Green. Given the weather on the days leading up to the bank holiday I was…

Fish Stew with Salmon and Smoked Mackerel

This recipe came about entirely by accident when I wanted to make fish pie one evening. I had 2 salmon fillets in the fridge that needed using up and a couple of smoked mackerel fillets.. but then I realised I didn’t have any large potatoes for mashing and the shops were closed so I had…