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Autumn Soups

Courgette, potato & cheddar soup This freezable soup is a delicious way to use up a glut of courgettes. 500g potato, unpeeled and roughly...

Arron O'Halloran

Nov 3, 20182 min read

Banana maple syrup bread

INGREDIENTS 125g butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 eggs 3 large bananas, mashed (see note) 3/4 cup plain...

Arron O'Halloran

Nov 2, 20181 min read

Sticky chocolate plum cake

Ingredients 175g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing 175g dark brown muscovado sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten ...

waitrose

Nov 1, 20181 min read

Glorious roasted pumpkin soup

Whatever the time of year - leftover pumpkin needn't go to waste. This glorious soup is just one way to put it to use. The wonderful...

MERLIN JOBST

Oct 31, 20182 min read

Liquorice shards

This hard version of liquorice, to suck rather than chew, is a darkly delicious treat for Halloween. The bicarbonate of soda lightens the...

The simple things Photography: Nicki Dowey

Oct 31, 20181 min read

POPPY AND HONESTY

They are a handmade British brand that creates beautiful bedding, homewares and accessories exclusively from Liberty of London cotton...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 30, 20181 min read

Lentil stroganoff

serves 4-6 people Preparation time: 40 - 45 minutes 1 cup / 250 g green or brown lentils (uncooked) 3 cups / 800 ml water 1 onion 2 dill...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 29, 20181 min read

MANGO COCONUT BREAD

I originally made a gluten-free version of this for a friend, simply using an equal amount of gluten-free flour in place of the plain...

recipe from The Swirling Spoon

Oct 28, 20181 min read

#hangwordsnotpictures

Mash The Tate had an idea. What if art spoke to you in a language you understood? And came in a choice of colours that didn't fight with...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 27, 20181 min read

TUNA MORNAY

A quick and easy supper with a crunchy topping. INGREDIENTS Serves: serves 4 425 grams canned tuna (in spring water or brine NOT oil) 60...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 26, 20181 min read

Date and carrot puddings

INGREDIENTS 125g (1/2 cup) fresh dates, pitted, chopped 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 30g low-fat dairy spread 2 tablespoons brown...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 25, 20181 min read

Colours and the emotions they evoke

RED Passionate, aggressive, important As a dominating colour, red adds gravity and heightened awareness – quite literally, as the colour...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 24, 20182 min read

Dell' Ugo Pumpkin Gnocchi

Delicious pasta! Perfect in a ragu, a creamy mushroom sauce, with anything! If you love gnocchi like i do this gives a new dimension on a...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 24, 20181 min read

Autumn Spiced Butternut Squash Bread

This is a good way to use butternut squash. It has the aroma and flavors of a pumpkin bread. Ingredients 2 2/3 cups white sugar 2/3 cup...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 23, 20181 min read

Prue: My All-time Favourite Recipes

WAS £25 NOW ONLY £7.99 A beautifully presented cookbook with colourful photography for each dish, always a bonus as you explore new...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 22, 20181 min read

Lentil and turnip soup with lemon

Preparation time: 15-20 minutes Serves: 4-6 people Ingredients: 4 Tbsp oil 2 onions 14 oz / 400 g turnip 2 bay leaves 1 cup / 200 g red...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 22, 20181 min read

BARNABY

I just love these cute bowls from Habitat, their £26 for a set of three. BARNABY Off-White Stoneware

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 18, 20181 min read

Cherries in wine with cardamom cream and rose pistachio shortbread

Consider making the cherries a day or two in advance 'because they really become imbued with the syrup' For the cherries: 1 1/4 cups...

from How to Eat a Peach: Menus

Oct 17, 20182 min read

THE ORIGINAL BISCUIT CUSHION.

I am continuing my biscuit obsession, this hand-printed Custard Cream cushion by Nikki McWilliams. My friend, recently purchased this...

Arron O'Halloran

Oct 16, 20181 min read

VEGAN MERINGUE – AIRY AND PERFECT!

Light, airy and perfectly sweet vegan meringue cookies. Cute and fun and made with chickpea aquafaba resulting in totally perfect...

from loving it vegan

Oct 15, 20182 min read

Arron O'halloran

Welcome

Autumn Soups

Banana maple syrup bread

Sticky chocolate plum cake

Glorious roasted pumpkin soup

Liquorice shards

POPPY AND HONESTY

Lentil stroganoff

MANGO COCONUT BREAD

#hangwordsnotpictures

TUNA MORNAY

Date and carrot puddings

Colours and the emotions they evoke

Dell' Ugo Pumpkin Gnocchi

Autumn Spiced Butternut Squash Bread

Prue: My All-time Favourite Recipes

Lentil and turnip soup with lemon

BARNABY

Cherries in wine with cardamom cream and rose pistachio shortbread

THE ORIGINAL BISCUIT CUSHION.

VEGAN MERINGUE – AIRY AND PERFECT!