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Simple ingredients, minimal waste, ‘proper’ quality cooking…
Chocolate cookie ‘matrix’ recipe
This is a matrix recipe because it can be adapted to what you have or want to use, see below for details. I got the trick about…
Blueberry & Lime Compote
Looking for a healthy and sweet dessert - or something to make your breakfast feel special? This is it…
American style pancakes
This is the best pancake recipe I’ve found! It makes light fluffy pancakes which make a wonderful brunch. See my recipe for blueberry compote to go with this or for a sweet treat in summer when all the berries are ripe…
Avocado toasts
Perfect for a nice lunch when you don’t feel like anything too heavy but want to enjoy the meal. The flavours remind me of spring and summer holidays in Europe.
Rhubarb crumble
Rhubarb and orange is basically a dream combination so I’ve combined them in this recipe. I came up with it when I was trying to find a way to bring out the flavours of rhubarb without adding too much sugar…
Lazy Banana Split
I came up with this recipe when I was desperately ill one day and felt like I needed ice cream but a cosier version. The banana is warm and you have a few options for…
Raspberry, blackberry & apple compote
I make this compote in abundance over the summer months when the fruit is local and at it’s best. It will freeze well so you can keep a ready supply of berries in the house, even when the snow is falling. What I love about this recipe is…
Scones
Don’t be afraid, scones sound like they’re tricky but they’re actually really really simple and the only tools required are a bowl and a tray…
Welsh Cakes
These welsh cakes are a favourite in my family…They’re so simple to make with very few steps and they leave the house smelling wonderful…
Welsh rarebit
If you’ve never heard of Welsh rarebit before I can safely tell you, this recipe will change your life. It’s one of the greatest comfort foods I have ever found and can be made in about 10 minutes…
About the author
Hi there, I'm Lucy!
I started this site with the ambition to create an online version of the old tradition.... the family cookbook.
Here you'll find my favourite recipes and of course the ones that my nearest and dearest love.
This blog is all about sharing great quality food that tastes glorious without needing 38 different ingredients and 7 different gadgets that cost a fortune. I love the idea of keeping things as simple as possible, and on each page are links to other recipes to use up leftovers!
You'll also notice that with some of the recipes you can switch up quantities to suit your palate or how you're feeling that day. Stuffed in too are some useful tips that I've learnt or been taught along the way - making it (I hope) just like a scribbled and stained notebook which has been passed down through generations.
So enjoy and please feel free to share any extra ideas or tips you have... much like food, it's so much better when shared!
