Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
A celebration cake made in honour of Henry and Meghan’s Royal Wedding. A swiss roll sponge is filled with sharp lemon curd and decorated with an elderflower scented whipped cream frosting and crumbled meringue pieces. I confess, I really wasn’t that fussed about the Royal Wedding up until this week. Celebrity and Royal goings-ons are …
A veggie spiralizer is a remarkably versatile kitchen gadget. From zoodles (courgetti) for the carb-conscious to sweet potato curly fries, crystalised carrot cake topping and cucumber ribbons for a posh hors d’ouvre – the only limit is your imagination! Enter to win an OXO Good Grips tabletop spiralizer worth £40 at the bottom of this post. A …
Scottish salmon fillets are baked with an almond crust and served on a bed of pea puree with sauteed courgettes. Roasted cherry tomatoes and crispy sweet potato fries accompany. Posh fish & chips in collaboration with Sainsbury’s. Did you know that research from the Sainsbury’s Living Well Index 2017 uncovered that over two-thirds (69%) of Brits …
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.
This simple yet flavoursome soup features chervil, a mildly anise-flavoured springtime herb. A perfectly poached egg floats in the middle. It’s veg box time again! Springtime means we start receiving deliveries from our organic veg box providers – springtime vegetables such as rainbow chard, mixed salad leaves, baby kale, spinach and the last of …
This succulent, crispy-skinned duck breast is seasoned with cinnamon and demerara sugar and is served with a simple port reduction sauce with raspberries. In collaboration with Just a Splash. My husband, truth be told, doesn’t cook very often, but when he does it’s always something impressive, like sirloin steak (he makes the best steaks), coq …
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 …
In collaboration with #RobinsonsForGrownups. These lamb mince skewers are seasoned with toasted cumin, fresh mint and feta cheese are inspired by one of the new flavours in the Robinsons Fruit Cordial range for grown-ups, and they are perfect for a summer BBQ. I don’t know if it’s just me, but now that the clocks have …
A recipe & giveaway celebrating the release of Num Noms Series 5! Happy Easter weekend everyone! This week, in the lead up to the holidays, my children have been getting creative in the kitchen, celebrating the release of Num Noms Series 5! Num Noms, for those of you not in the know, are these adorable …
In collaboration with Tariette. The fresh flavours of the mint and Mediterranean vegetables here are a beautiful match for a succulent, crispy lamb roast. The ease of being able to cook all of this dish together cannot be overstated, and for a roast, it’s quick too—easily under an hour. There’s very little prep, and the …
In collaboration with Pomora. Did you know that this week is International Sweet Potato Week 2018? This week, food bloggers all over America and Europe will be celebrating the wonderful versatility of the humble sweet potato. The sweet potato has its roots in Southern and Central America, where evidence dates back to their use for …
Because life’s too short not to take out the fine china. I’ve become a lady who lunches, on occasion now. I’ve been regularly meeting up with a few other ladies in the village for coffee, cake, soup, that sort of thing, over the last few months. I’ve really been enjoying our chats and get-togethers. It’s …
In collaboration with Ísey Skyr, the original Icelandic Skyr. If you’re looking for a quick and easy effortless dessert that has just the right amount of buttery chocolatey crunch and a light and fluffy filling, look no more – introducing my no-bake chocolate nut tarts with Icelandic skyr recipe! I’ve only ever spent five hours in Iceland, …
My grandmother’s tried and tested sweet & sour meatballs recipe; a family favourite and super quick and easy to make too. Leftovers freeze very well, and this recipe can be batch-cooked. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Difficulty: Easy Nostalgic recipes You know those meals that take you right back to your childhood? …
A St. David’s Day recipe in collaboration with Food & Drink Wales. Happy Dydd Gwyl Dewi- St David’s Day! St. David is the patron saint of Wales who, during his lifetime in the 6th century AD, founded around twelve monasteries, including the Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn (The Vale of Roses) on the western headland of Pembrokeshire. …
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 …
A family-friendly chilli recipe packed full of flavour and plant protein. As I was wandering through the supermarket the other day (mostly just trying to get my Fitbit step count up since the inclement weather outside wasn’t amenable to adventuring) I spotted a bag of frozen Quorn mince in the freezer section on offer, for just …
In collaboration with Breville. I have such a weakness for garlic, especially roasted garlic. I absolutely love the stuff! One of my favourite midweek meals is to roast a tray of chicken thighs and vegetables (beetroot and sweet potato, especially) along with a few whole bulbs of garlic. The whole thing gets drizzled with olive …
