I adore Autumn, and Autumn vibes are starting to creep in here in the peaks. The temps are dropping, the leaves are turning and the sun is starting to look more golden and muted. Beautiful 🥰 One thing I’m not a fan of though is losing the light for food pics 😝 This dish uses…
Caramelised onion ragu, kale & goats cheese gnocchi
I’m always thinking of dishes to get more greens down the fam, so when @discovergrratveg kindly sent me some of their gorge produce I knew what was going on the menu 💚 🌱 My gang love gnocchi and as it was almost freezing in the peaks, this went down super well. The kale, caramelised onion…
Miso sirloin steak noodles
Cor this was tasty, packed full of umami and veg to boot. Would make an excellent Friday night treat ✨ Once prepared, chopped and marinaded its really easy to pull together! Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 x sirloin steaks Marinade: 3 cloves of garlic, crushed Small piece of ginger, peeled & grated 4 tbsp soy 2…
Pimms cheesecake
A quintessential British 🇬🇧 pudding, perfect for the summer (if we ever get one 😂). Layers of crunchy buttery biscoff, a zesty cream cheese middle and a boozy fruity jelly top. It’s soooo good, just ignore the calories and think that you’re getting 3 of your 5 a day 😂 Serves 8-10 Ingredients 250g biscoff…
Creamy pork & sage meatballs
A little play on the blog’s lighter Swedish meatballs – I just can’t help experimenting, even with my own recipes 😝, and given the fridge is low and down to Christmas dregs, needs must! These are deliciously savoury with a touch of luxe but still balanced if you’re looking for lighter options after the Christmas…
Beef brisket cottage pie with oak smoked cheddar & jalapeño mash
🌟Cottage pie glow up!🌟 Soft and melting beef brisket, a luscious umami packed gravy and a tongue tingler of mash top using oak smoked cheddar with jalapeños, this was the ultimate belly warmer for saying hello to Autumn! Perfect fodder after a lovely long walk! The slow cooker does the bulk of the work, or…
Harissa lentil & roast veg bake
This is a really nutritious, veggie and protein packed meat-free supper. Not far off a moussaka but pimped up to a new level with rose harissa and made lighter with the lusciously thick and creamy @timsdairyyogurt natural yogurt and feta soufflé top. Also rammed full of sneakily blitzed veg but with some chunky veg for…
Meatball lasagne
A most welcome refuel after a gorgeous fam ride 🚴♀️this afternoon in the white peak. It sounds idyllic but 4K in and a snapped chain for me 🙈 Mr H had to bike it back home to get the car and bring his mtb for me to ride – so I won’t be able to…
Spanish Roast chicken + chorizo
Sundays in the Harris house house means only one thing, a roast dinner! My boys love all the roast incarnations as long as I serve up giant yorkshire puds and cauliflower cheese! This recipe is a wonderful alternative to the usual Roast chicken and the flavour is amazing. It’s all done in one pot too…
lighter pork/chicken + mushroom stroganoff
This recipe is adapted from a James Martin beef fillet stroganoff, which is absolutely delicious, but rather naughty as it contains full fat sour cream and butter, plus it contains beef fillet which isn’t the cheapest cut for an everyday meal. This healthy version contains reduced fat creme fraiche, only a little oil and lean…
Chicken chasseur puff pie
Wintry Sunday dinner heaven right here ❄️ The ultimate comfort food dished up with mash & veg. The chasseur filling makes a lush change to the usual creamy chicken filling 💫 Recipe, serves 6 Ingredients: Serves 6 8 chicken thighs, bone in and skinless, and seasoned2 chicken breasts1 small onion, chopped1 leek, trimmed and chopped2…
Harissa spiced lamb hotpot
A cheeky little riff on the humble Lancashire hotpot. This one has all the elements of it’s northern cousin but with a fragrant spicy kick and a lowered meat content, making this a delicious, healthy and budget friendly dinner. Don’t be out off by the ingredients list – it’s really easy to throw together! This…
Thai fish cake tacos with mango salsa + sweet chilli yogurt
‘Oooh mum you can make these again’ 😂🙄 we’re the words of my little resident food critic! I’ll take that as a compliment! Simple to make, healthy, oven baked and so so moreish. Get yours below ⬇️ Ingredients: Serves 4 (makes about 25) Fishcakes: 550g cod and salmon, cut into chunks and dried well with…
Summer roast chicken + herb aioli
We’ve not had a roast for yonks and I still can’t bring myself to make yorkies in this heat, much to the boys disgust obvs 😆 so cue this lovely hands off herby lemony roast chicken that ooooozes summer vibes. Perfect served al fresco with roast potatoes, greens and an ice cold glass of white….
Peri peri fillet of beef with broccoli slaw
My summer Sunday dinner of dreams…peri peri seasoned fillet hauled on the coals, and served with chimichurri and a cooling crunchy nutritious broccoli slaw 🌿 No chance of any kind of roast in this heat, even the Yorkshire puddings can do one ☝️ I did do some cheeky little crunchy seasoned roasties though which were…
3 lions (3 sausage) chilli loaded wedges
🦁🦁🦁 Lions (aka 3 sausage) chilli loaded wedges This match fit supper, features the holy grail of sosaaaage; hearty Cumberland, smoky chorizo and spicy ‘nduja 😍😍😍 In Max’s words Let’s goooo boyzzzzz! Let’s hope the second half performance is as mouthwatering as this chilli! (Soz 😝) Recipe below! Serves 4-5 Ingredients; 6 Cumberland sausage, skinned…
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