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Thai Prawn and Noodle Soup for #WeekdaySupper

Posted by on Jun 20, 2013 in Features, International dishes, Simple Meals | 1 comment

Thai Prawn and Noodle Soup for #WeekdaySupper

A Weekday Supper should be quick and simple to prepare, but satisfying and delicious to eat. It may sound like quite a challenge, but it is one which many of the #SundaySupper members take up regularly. Tonight, I’m hoping to tempt you with a Thai Prawn and Noodle Soup – one of my favourite midweek meals, especially at this time of year.

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Gluten, Dairy and Nut Free – Coconut Macaroons for #SundaySupper

Posted by on Jun 9, 2013 in #SundaySupper, Features, Sweet Treats | 33 comments

Gluten, Dairy and Nut Free – Coconut Macaroons for #SundaySupper

It is a truly exciting #SundaySupper for me this week: our Free For All theme is all about recipes which are suitable for people with special diets, whether nut-free, dairy-free, or – my speciality – gluten-free. It’s hosted by Bea of The Not So Cheesy Kitchen (a very well-qualified host for this theme!)

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Pepper, Spinach and Goat’s Cheese Quiche for #SundaySupper

Posted by on May 26, 2013 in #SundaySupper, Features, Simple Meals | 73 comments

Pepper, Spinach and Goat’s Cheese Quiche for #SundaySupper

The fates must have known that this weekend is a momentous one for me – I’m hosting #SundaySupper for the first time! And instead of welcoming you to join us around the table, I’m inviting you to sit around a picnic blanket for our Picnic #SundaySupper. And, after weeks of cold, grey, drizzly weather, the sun has finally come out! It seems like a good omen to me.

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Picnic #SundaySupper Preview

Posted by on May 23, 2013 in #SundaySupper, Editorial and Reviews | 4 comments

Picnic #SundaySupper Preview

A big, open field, a gingham blanket and a basket of delicious treats – what better way is there to spend a Summer’s day than by having a picnic? This weekend, #SundaySupper is holding one giant, virtual picnic, and that means there will be recipes for some creative and inspired picnic food. 

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Rice, Bean and Vegetable Casserole for #SundaySupper

Posted by on May 19, 2013 in #SundaySupper, Features, Simple Meals | 44 comments

Rice, Bean and Vegetable Casserole for #SundaySupper

I love slow-cooking. There is something so comforting and wonderful about a pot simmering happily on the stove, or the aroma of something baking slowly in the oven. It is food which requires a bit of foward planning and a little bit of love, but it creates the most delicious meals imaginable. So it makes me very happy indeed to be participating in this week’s Cooking Low and Slow #SundaySupper, hosted by Susan of The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen.

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