Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
Ready-made puff pastry and sun-dried tomato pesto pair with fresh mozzarella cheese for a quick & easy midweek supper or after-school snack ready in under 20 minutes. In collaboration with Sacla. The kids go back to school tomorrow! Not that I’m counting down the hours or anything, but it’s tomorrow!! It’s been a rather fantastic …
A quick and easy BBQ recipe featuring seasonal Cornish new potatoes, asparagus and succulent salmon fillets seasoned delicately with lemon, white wine and thyme. Sponsored by Branston, supplier of Cornish New Potatoes to Tesco. It’s nearly summertime! We’ve had such an extraordinary spell of good weather here in Shetland (bar those few days when we got …
Bring a taste of Mexico to your dinner table with this quick and easy one-pan spicy Mexican rice and beans recipe. Made with white rice, tomato passata, kidney beans, sweet corn, red peppers and the delicious flavours of smoked chilli paste, cumin and coriander, this vegan and naturally gluten-free recipe is ready in just 30 …
These homemade pasta parcels have a delicious spinach and ricotta filling. Serve simply with a drizzle of good quality olive oil or with a simple homemade tomato sauce and plenty of Parmesan cheese.
Crispy bacon bits, grated mature Cheddar cheese, finely chopped spring onion, soured cream, and red chili make these savoury cheese and bacon scones perfect for corn chowder. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes Difficulty: Easy Getting creative with leftovers My eldest son works in a local cafe. This means that sometimes, he comes …
Baby button mushrooms, garlic, white wine, thyme and cream make for a simple but delicious gluten free tagliatelle sauce. In collaboration with Schär and their new gluten free fresh pasta range. #ad Following a gluten free diet doesn’t mean you have to give up the starchy foods you love – bread, pasta, cakes, etc. Here I …
A deliciously moist super chocolatey brownie baked with Creme Egg Easter eggs and drizzled with milk and white chocolates. The perfect Easter treat! The best Easter brownie recipe Are you looking for the ultimate gluten-free Easter bake? Even if you don’t follow a gluten-free diet (I don’t) I’ve got your back covered. These brownies …
Jazz up your baked jacket potatoes with some crispy smoked bacon and soured cream. It wasn’t until I went to university that I ever tried a baked potato. Why this simple meal wasn’t part of our childhood diet, I don’t know, but I tell you I fell in love with that humble baked jacket potato …
I have been incredibly fortunate this Autumn to have been on two press trips to the Caribbean thanks to Aruba Tourism and Celebrity Cruises UK. I’m likely going to spend much of this cold, dark Shetland winter reliving the adventures I had there through a series of blog posts. I can still imagine the warmth …
A simple mashed potatoes recipe in collaboration with Co-op Irresistible. A bowlful of creamy mashed potatoes, is, in my humble opinion, one of the finest winter comfort foods out there. Pasta comes a close second. I’ve just come back from another amazing trip to the Caribbean – straight from the oven into the cold, Shetland …
In collaboration with Love Food Hate Waste. Potato season officially begins now with these longer, colder nights and sudden cravings for all things carbohydrate (ok, that could just be me…). Potato season means a surge in potato sales and therefore, potentially a rise in the number of potatoes thrown away. Potatoes are one of the …
A recipe by Ren Behan from her book Wild Honey & Rye. Pierogi were the first Polish food I ever tasted. I was living in an apartment building shared with a few flatmates back in Halifax, Nova Scotia, when I discovered a fairly inexpensive bag of cheese and onion dumplings in the freezer section our …
Afternoon Tea wouldn’t be complete without a selection of sandwiches. Here are three easy to make varieties perfect with a cuppa. In collaboration with Portmeirion Group & Spode Blue Italian.
In collaboration with Sainsbury’s British Gems Baby New Potatoes. We have had such a wonderful summer so far! The sun’s been shining brightly, the wind has died down and *fingers crossed* the midges seem to be keeping at bay! It’s been perfect barbecue weather! For our latest barbecue, we made some simple pork skewers and served …
The perfect muesli flapjack recipe to fuel your outdoor (or indoor!) adventures. It’s not too sweet, not too buttery and holds together perfectly – just right! A recipe in collaboration with Love Food Hate Waste. I wanted to like bircher muesli. I really did. I tried my best, but do you know what? No matter …
These smoked salmon and avocado maki sushi rolls are a quick easy, family-friendly introduction to sushi. They’re so easy to make even the kids can do it, and they’re perfect for packed bento box lunches. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy Smoked Salmon and Avocado Maki Sushi Rolls Have you ever …
This traditional Cape Breton Island fruit scone recipe tastes delicious warm with butter and honey or jam. A perfect afternoon ‘down east’ tea time treat. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 36 hours Difficulty: Easy A childhood in Canada I am the daughter of an army brat. Although I was born on a military base …
In collaboration with Davidstow Cheddar. I love a good cheeseboard, me. They can be as simple as apple wedges and grapes served with a wedge of cheese and a packet of crisps for a quick and easy snack or lunch, or something as extravagant as several cheeses, olives, cured meats, a selection of crackers and savouries …
Our family favourite comfort food recipe – this macaroni & cheese recipe is quick and easy to make and comes with an optional crispy topping. In collaboration with Scottish Widows. Making the best of your time What could you do in an hour? Lately I am finding that there just doesn’t seem to be enough …
An #RNLIFishSupper recipe in collaboration with the RNLI & Albert Bartlett Potatoes. We love fish suppers in our house. Unfortunately, our nearest chippie is a half an hour’s drive away, which means that we usually make our own at home instead. Fortunately, said chippie, Britain’s most northerly, was voted the best chippie in the UK …
