SnackShots #4: Salad
By Michelle | Monday, 12 May 2008
At last summer has arrived here in the UK and what better reason to celebrate than with a crispy, cool salad. Salads definitely top the list of the dish that is easy and quick to prepare and healthy. Whether it is leafy green to-do, starchy pasta or potato salad, meaty or fishy or warm or cold, anything goes. If you have a favourite salad, why not share it with the world and at the same time get all lyrical about it to stand a chance to win the Word4Word writing award?
Topics: SnackShots | No Comments »
Chicken with Lemon Sauce
By Michelle | Friday, 9 May 2008
Wow, for the past few days I’ve actually seen the sun. Bright blue, clear skies with warm rays of sunshine beating down on this green little island. Imagine that. What better excuse than to take the dogs for a walk, let Gabriel go for a swing and me getting some fresh air and exercise. And off we went…
Topics: Chinese, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Main Course, Stir Fry/Sauté, Wheat Free, b) 30 - 60 mins | 3 Comments »
Pea & Egg Fried Rice
By Michelle | Monday, 5 May 2008
If there is one thing I learned from making egg-fried rice it is that the rice should be stone cold. At first I used to boil the rice, then immediately fry it. The results were a bit mushy and not so satisfying. Also, don’t fret if you don’t have a wok. Our last wok’s non-stick surface started flaking bit by bit until one day so much food bits got stuck to it that I chucked it in the bin and yelled at it not to come back. Since then I haven’t been bothered to buy another wok and wondered if I couldn’t just use a good old fashioned frying pan instead. Guess what? It works!
Topics: Chinese, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Side Dish, Stir Fry/Sauté, Stir-Fries, Vegetarian, Wheat Free, a) 30 mins or less | 12 Comments »
New Potato & Dill Salad
By Michelle | Thursday, 1 May 2008
Like any human being my personality and behaviour are marked with idiosyncrasies. One of them is when I was a child I used to love growing herbs. Lots of them; from lemon balm to sage. You see, herbs aren’t just any plants. They don’t just stand there looking pretty with a flower or two, but actually have a purpose – good for cooking and your health – and that gave me a great kick. Did I cook? No. Did I eat them? No. Did I water them? Not really, so if our gardener didn’t do it they died, which they all eventually did.
Topics: Boil/Simmer, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Wheat Free, a) 30 mins or less | 10 Comments »
Pumpkin, Almond & Cinnamon Muffins
By Michelle | Monday, 28 April 2008
With entries for this month’s SnackShots streaming in I started feeling a little bit uneasy. It just wouldn’t be kosher for the hostess not to take part as well, right? So here is my entry in all its glory and very healthy indeed.
Little Gabriel loves these muffins, even though he has no molars to chew them. He is slowly learning to feed himself, playing with food in his tray and turning everything into crumbs and mush. Lovely. At least he enjoys himself. 
Topics: Bake, Baked Goods, Breakfast and Brunch, Snacks, Vegetarian, b) 30 - 60 mins | 6 Comments »
Pan-fried Soy & Honey Prawns
By Michelle | Wednesday, 23 April 2008
A few months ago I raved about my little discovery and shared my favourite prawn recipe. Now, here’s another one with an Eastern twist to it. Yes yes, I know. I used soy sauce and honey AGAIN. Seriously though, it’s a classic combination that will make a dessert taste even better. Just kidding, but you know what I mean. 
Topics: Fry, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Main Course, Wheat Free, a) 30 mins or less | 10 Comments »
Scrambled Egg & Chive Sandwich
By Michelle | Monday, 21 April 2008
In an effort to make lunch a little bit more interesting than an awfully average cheese sandwich, I’ve posted recipes for two different fillings so far: Egg mayonnaise & cress and Goat’s Cheese, Sundried Tomato & Walnut. Watch out, here comes another very eggy sandwich your way! Scrambled egg on toast is as famous as roast beef and Yorkshire puddings, but little did we know scrambled eggs make a delicious filling. It’s creamy, nourishing and oh so filling – perfect for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
Topics: Sandwiches, Snacks, a) 30 mins or less | 2 Comments »