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Hello, I'm Susie


Welcome to my online cookery book and ten years of sharing recipes, both old and new, - all laid out for you to follow with ease, whatever your level of expertise.


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I am a home cook with a passion for trying new ideas that we have tried and liked and hope you will enjoy experimenting with them as well.


This cookery book shares on recipes, both old and new, always with links and credits to my sources, where known.and laid out for you to follow with ease, whatever your level of expertise.   Choose from 24 categories, below.


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Where I have found inspiration from other recipe sites,

I have put a link on these as GUEST RECIPEs and all credit, provenance if available, and links from these recipes can also be found on LINKS, above.


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To find a recipe containing a specific ingredient, just key in that word in the search box above and scroll down to find the recipe that you want.   


You will now find more than 600 recipes to try and enjoy!


Do check out some of our recent recipes, shown below


17th April 2024


Baked Aubergines, Tomatoes with Crispy Crust Topping,

Mozzarella and Orzo


Delicious vegetarian or Vegan dish (with substitutions for cheese and cream) with Mediterranean flavours, divine crunchy topping and a gorgeous Orzo accompaniment.


Strawberry and Rhubarb Flan


Heaven on a plate - magical pairing of these two fruits!   Even more divine when served with home made ice cream!

Roast Tomato, Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup


Delicious and packed full of flavour, easy to make and with a variety of garnishing and hot baked crusty rolls


Pot Roast Guinea Fowl with Sloe Gin and Toasted Walnuts


A great way to serve this delicious bird with the flavours of juniper berries, poached pears with

Sloe Gin - accompanied by a Sloe Royale (Sloe Gin cocktail with Prosecco!)

Burnt Basque Cheesecake


A rich decadent pudding which tastes heavenly and pairs beautifully with sharp compôte or coulis and featuring the magical flavour of a Tonka bean

Persian Jewelled Rice


A moderately fiddly dish to prepare but full of incredible flavours and so pretty to look at - and sensational served with Roast Aubergine with Halloumi and Raita

Spicy Curry


Versatile curry to serve with any meat or vegan alternative and cooked with fresh whole spices - packed with amazing flavour and wonderful side dishes, optional pleasure!!

Venison with Red Wine, Herbs & Juniper Berries


Gorgeous casserole with aromatic flavours of juniper and the sweetness of cranberries in only one hour!

Quinoa and Sunblush Tomato Burgers


Wonderful flavour, easy to make and great served with Pan Fried Courgettes with Mozzarella and Dukkah

Basil Pesto


Quick and easy to make, perfect with pasta!

Warm Rainbow Vegetable Salad


This salad is healthy and packed full of flavour and goodness and has a delicious array of ingredients.

You can vary the vegetables and I think the addition of Pomegranate Molasses give this dish a sweet and tangy kick.


Tomato, Spinach and Houmous Pasta


This is so quick and easy to prepare which I did after breakfast and then simply reheated the vegetables and

houmous whilst boiling the pasta, at which point I added the spinach and garnished with olives.

Everyone had seconds and there was nothing left!!!! 


Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Tart

with Goat's Cheese and Anchovy Stuffed Olives


Great flavours, easy to prepare and we love this with the vegan Seeded Oat, Rice and Almond Tart Crust.  Filling, tasty, perfect with baby salad potatoes and a green salad, lightly dressed


Roast Aubergine with Halloumi with Mint, Garlic Cucumber and Yogurt sauce


A different way to partner Aubergine with Halloumi with a mint, garlic and yogurt sauce - served with saffron rice with barberries - bringing the taste of Persian cuisine to the table.


Saffron Rice with Barberries and Sliced Dried Plums


Delicious vegan dish with the influence of Persian cuisine

Greek Style Lemon Yogurt Cake


Quick and easy to make, delicious and light for either dessert or tea time

Winter Vegetable Casserole with Red Wine


Quick, easy delicious vegan recipe perfect for a cold Winter's evening

Creamy Pesto Sea Bass with Roasted Tomatoes


Simple quick to prepare fish for an easy lunch.


Epaule d'agneau Boulangère


A really easy and delicious way to serve Roast Lamb ideally with carrots and sweetheart cabbage with red currant jelly on the side!


Perfect for a cold Winter's Day!


Orange Tarragon Chicken


This dish is so easy to make and the combination of fresh French Tarragon combined with the squeezed juices from fresh oranges with white wine make a wonderful tangy sauce to serve with pan roasted chicken and garnished with a dollop of either natural yogurt or creme frâiche and for an extra touch, try adding some toasted flaked almonds.

Lamb and Sweet Potato Stuffed Marrow


This is astonishingly good with the wonderful flavour of Harrissa from the Middle East and can be used for stuffing marrow, or made into a Galette or Filo Pie - the sauce is the icing on the cake!!!

Spaghetti with Prawns, Chorizo and Fennel


A very tasty, quick and easy dish to prepare when you are in a hurry!  Defrost your prawns by immersing them in warm water for ten minutes!


Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Salad


This is an exceptionally delicious salad, packed with superb flavours, and great for entertaining and very easy to prepare, even in advance if you are busy.

Keralan Fish Curry


Easy to prepare mild fish curry with delicious spices and flavour.

Chocolate, Almond and Courgette Loaf Cake

This is so good!!  Moist, not too sweet and you would never know it had courgettes in it!

Poached Salmon Mousse


This is a delicate and delicious way to enjoy fresh poached salmon with a difference.   Made with home made aspic and best prepared at least 24 hours in advance.   If you are entertaining, this is the perfect dish!

Tomato Confit with Whipped Feta Cream


A simple aromatic starter with a bit of a Wow factor!  Every mouthful bursting with flavour, simple and easy to prepare.

Salmon with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Mascarpone


This is a fabulous way to cook fresh Atlantic Wild Salmon and to use Jersey New Royals and English Asparagus with a truly sensational sauce.

Fried Halloumi Salad with Herby Dressing


This is the most delicious Summer salad with a wonderful crunchy texture from cucumber and radishes, lifted with a tangy herby and avocado dressing.   Satisfying and filling.

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon & Orzo


Easy to prepare Salmon dish with Orzo, white wine, herbs and cream for a sensational, decadent pasta dish with a difference.

Quinoa, Brown Rice and Roasted Nut Salad with

Mint and Avocado Dressing


Quick and easy and satisfyingly tasty and filling

Spicy Chicken with Olives, Lemon and New Potatoes


This is a delicious Nigel Slater recipe that is quick and easy and makes use of new season produce.    The depth of flavour is amazing, gently spicy, rich and tasty!

Thai Chicken with Pineapple (use Prawns, or Quorn etc to make this Vegan)


Very versatile - chicken, prawns, quorn, tofu - the options are endless!.

Full of fabulous zingy flavour, absolutely delicious!

Paneer Coconut Curry with Cashew Nuts


Quick to prepare and just delicious served with toasted garlic and coriander Naan bread!


Celery Soup

Celery adds an aromatic flavour to this soup, serve with homemade garlic bread.

Game Casserole with Gherkins, Mustard and White Wine


Delicious, intense flavours served with new potatoes and fresh vegetables.   Also wonderful just using Venison.


Broccoli and St. Agur Soup with Walnuts or Pistachios

Perfect flavours with delicious topping of blue St. Agur cheese, walnuts/pistachios and parsley

Venison, Bay Casserole


A very delicious casserole, which can be made with mixed game if you prefer - perfect Winter dish!   Cook this in Port (optional) to make it even more special!!

Pea, Goat's cheese and Summer Herb Frittata


Unexpectedly delicious, perfect for supper or simple lunch, a dish to cook time and time again!

Artichoke, Cheese and Pea  Tart


This is really like a Quiche - delicious hot or cold and so versatile - vegan or vegetarian and you can substitute with your favourite vegetables.

Wild Boar Sausage Stroganoff with Tagliatelle


This was ridiculously scrumptious.   These sausages are to die for, but you could use any good quality sausage!

French Daube Provençale Beef Stew with Orange


A delicious slow cooked stew - perfect for family or entertaining packed with wonderful flavours


British Onion Soup


An easy, quicker version of French Onion Soup made with Dry Cider (optional) and best served with generous amounts of toasted cheese, parsley and garlic baguette slices

Baked Salmon with Parmesan and Herb Crust


This looks and tastes great and is quick and easy to prepare.

Green and Red Tomato Tart


This is a lovely dish to make at any time of the year, however towards the end of Summer, if you have a glut of green tomatoes, then you can use these very successfully in this tart.   It comes with some fun garnishes which lift this dish to another level.   Always an eye opener when entertaining!



Provencal Bouillabasse with toasted Baguette and Traditional French Rouille Sauce


For an instant memory of those glorious days spent in the South of France, this decadent and extravagant soup or fish stew is a must!   Every mouthful, a taste of heaven!

Smoked Salmon Terrine


Perfect for entertaining, a truly delicious, quick and easy dish to prepare.


Perfect for lunch in the garden in glorious Summer weather!


Or a sophisticated starter for a smart dinner party.

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