Melba Toast – how to make it: There are certain things which I firmly believe should be passed down through the generations. The making of Melba Toasts is one of those things – tiny sophisticated triangles of biscuity bread which pair perfectly with pates and dips and which look so much better than a bowl […]
Chicken and Asparagus Risotto
Risotto – the perfect use for leftover Roast Chicken I love making risotto. I find the stirring process quite therapeutic, getting that gloopy sticky mixture as the starch from the rice is released. And, its something where you can be creative with your leftovers and make a meal that’s almost elegant with things that you […]
Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding – A Sinful Leftovers Treat
Ultimate Comfort Food – Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding: One of those superbly easy yet beautifully comforting dishes – once you’ve tried my Pannetone Bread and Butter pudding I know you’ll want to make it again and again. Do you like LOVE bread and butter pudding? For me, it’s one of the ultimate comfort foods, ridiculously […]
5:2 Diet Frugal Fasting – Turkey Leftovers
5:2 Diet Frugal Fast Days – Spicy Turkey Meatballs These low-calorie spicy turkey meatballs are a result of looking for healthy ways to use turkey leftovers. One of the biggest challenges of the 5:2 diet for me has been how to cope with family Christmas. To some extent, I haven’t tried too hard. An advantage […]
5:2 Diet Recipes for leftovers – Chicken and Leek Casserole
Chicken and Leek Casserole or Soup – a 5:2 Diet Recipe for leftovers. It’s back to work and back to the 5:2 diet for me. I’ve had family staying over Christmas and the New Year so I’ve been cooking more and making richer food than normal. On New Year’s Eve we had some fabulous thyme […]
Life in Leftovers – 5:2 Diet Recipe for Spicy Venison Rissoles
Leftover Venison – Spicy Rissoles – a 5:2 Diet Recipe: There is a curious life-cycle to leftover Christmas food that seems to work in pretty much the same way no matter which animal and vegetables you eat on Christmas Day. On the big day you feast happily on a heaped, steaming plate of food. Someone will […]
Smoked Cheese Christmas Parcels
Seasonal Snacks with Smoked Cheese: Most of the time I cook straightforward family meals. But, Christmas is coming and I decided it would be great to have some ‘nibbles’ – things I could leave out for Santa -0r (more probably) enjoy myself with a glass of wine or a beer. So, trying to be creative, […]
Low Calorie Turkey Bolognese – A 5:2 Diet Recipe
Turkey Bolognese – a Low Calorie 5:2 Diet Recipe: This dish of bolognese sauce made with turkey leftovers scores no points for authenticity. But, it is a delicious, low fat, low calorie way to enjoy leftovers of turkey from Christmas (or chicken) and a good example of how making a few simple changes in what you eat […]
Stuffed Squash – Low Calorie 5:2 Diet Recipe
Stuffed Squash – Autumnal Flavours without Winter Calories for 5:2 Diet: Using up leftovers of meat if you are dieting can be quite a challenge. When I am not dieting or on a 5:2 diet fast day, I would normally use leftover chicken or ham in a risotto or pasta dish. Once meat has been […]
The Last Turkey of Christmas
Potted Turkey – My Last Stand! It is that time of year when if you tried cooking a turkey, you might just be wondering what on earth to make next! I was rather pleased with the Tom Yum soup and the Meatballs. But, right at the moment, I don’t feel much like eating turkey again […]