Food and Drink
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'Ever So Easy' Beef Bourguignon Recipe
This simple recipe by Adele Trathan virtually cooks itself, but it is deliciously succulent and flavoursome. It’s ideal for a wholesome meal when you don’t want to be slaving over a hot stove.
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Coffee & Chocolate Banana Bread
This recipe by Mary Goodsell takes banana bread to a new level with the added flavours of chocolate and coffee. Soft and moist, it's a delicious mid-morning snack with a cup of coffee.
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Smoked Haddock & Asparagus Risotto
This deliciously warming dish by Mary Goodsell is perfect for the autumn months. This is an easy to throw-together risotto that works equally well using leeks, if you would prefer to use more seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe: Spicy Barbecue Sizzlers
Some like it hot, so sizzle your ribs and chicken with these BBQ sauces. I hope you find these recipes melt-in-your-mouth incredible!
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Coconut, Blueberry & Lemon No Bake Cheesecake
This cheesecake by Mary Goodsell, uses coconut yoghurt and plenty of zesty lemon for a healthier, lighter version of what tastes like a very decadent dessert
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Kids Zone: Ice Cream Recipe
Turn an average summer’s day into a fun ice cream parlour adventure with this fun and easy homemade ice cream in a jar recipe, says Sara Whatley.
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Recipe: Courgette and Bean Summer Salad
Griddled courgettes pair beautifully with tinned beans and any kind of lemon dressing and look so impressive on a summer’s barbeque table. This salad by Mary Goodsell is full of flavour and very purse friendly with seasonal ingredients
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Five Ways to Help Moderate Your Alcohol Consumption
In a culture that frequently revels in merry pub nights and wine-filled gatherings, reducing alcohol consumption can feel like a daunting task. Yet, amid increasing health awareness and a growing sober-curious trend, many people in the UK are seeking ways to moderate their drinking habits. Here are five effective strategies to help you maintain a balanced relationship with alcohol.
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Alfredo Asparagus Bundles
Mary Goodsell loves British asparagus and this recipe is one of her favourites. Using Alfredo sauce, which is similar to a white/cheese sauce, and a combination of cheeses baked inside buttery tartlets with crunchy green asparagus.
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Recipe: Lemon, Banana and Blueberry Loaf
The beauty of this loaf cake is that all the ingredients go into one bowl, so there’s minimal washing up. The zesty lemon flavours with the seasonal sweetness of blueberries elevates the tastiness of this recipe by Mary Goodsell
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Strawberry, Yoghurt & Poppy Seed Cake
If you are hosting friends in the garden this summer, this strawberry, yoghurt and poppy seed cake by Mary Goodsell is a delicious twist on a classic sponge cake.
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Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore
This one-pot supper by Mary Goodsell is a real crowd-pleaser. The tender chicken has all the comforting flavours and aromas of Italy. Serve it up with some rice or roasted garlic new potatoes
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Spanish Tortilla: A Taste of the Country
With lockdown affecting many family holidays this summer, you can still bring a taste of the Mediterranean sun to your home with this classic
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Lemon and Raspberry Drizzle Loaf Cake
If you're looking to give the classic lemon drizzle cake a little twist, this loaf bake is the perfect adaptation thanks to the addition of ground almonds, make it ever so light and palatable.
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Recipe: Traybake carrot cake
When Mary Goodsell was a young girl she was astonished that a vegetable could be made into tasty cake! Her traybake version couldn’t be simpler and can be made nearly all year round using British carrots
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How to make wild garlic and cheddar scones
This savoury scone recipe from Mary Goodsell works perfectly alongside a bowl of hearty soup, or simply with salty butter and a smear of marmite.
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Recipe: Rhubarb & Ginger Streusel Cake
I’ve been planning some tea-time treats and decadent desserts. This easy seasonal rhubarb and ginger cake hits the spot on all accounts, it’s moist, not overly sweet and has a crunchy topping. The perfect crowd pleaser.
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Chocolate and olive oil banana bread
This healthy take on the classic banana bread is definitely one to try if you're avoiding refined sugars or want to make a dairy free alternative to the classic!
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A vegetarian, seasonal recipe for leeks & beans on toast
It’s easy to get into a rut when it comes to lunchtime choices. This dish by Mary Goodsell is hearty, nutritious, purse friendly, a seasonal superstar and most importantly, quick to make!
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Very healthy no-bake chewy breakfast bars
Mary Goodsell believes that healthy food should always taste delicious, and these no-bake chewy date bars are the perfect breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up to ensure you stay full and satisfied throughout the day.
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4 Pancake Day recipes you're going to love
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a traditional Christian holiday celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of 'Lent'.
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Recipe: Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Belly
This Sunday (22nd) marks Chinese New Year. So we’re tucking in to a traditional Chinese dish, to celebrate the year of the rabbit!
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An immune boosting recipe for homemade ginger shots
Boost your immunity, digestion and get a good dose of antioxidants first thing in the morning with super easy homemade ginger shots by Mary Goodsell. These little shots of goodness can cost a fortune in the supermarkets, but they are really cheap and easy to make at home.
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Recipe: Easy Chocolate Truffles
These chocolate truffles are incredibly straight forward to make, and are an impressive dinner party addition, or purse friendly festive gift.