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Arron O'Halloran

Nov 3, 20182 min read

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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Nov 2, 20181 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...

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waitrose

Nov 1, 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 ...

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MERLIN JOBST

Oct 31, 20182 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...

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The simple things Photography: Nicki Dowey

Oct 31, 20181 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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 30, 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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 29, 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...

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recipe from The Swirling Spoon

Oct 28, 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I originally made a gluten-free version of this for a friend, simply using an equal amount of gluten-free flour in place of the plain...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 27, 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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 26, 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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 25, 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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 24, 20182 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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 24, 20181 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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 23, 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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 22, 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...

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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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 18, 20181 min read

BARNABY

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

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Cherries in wine with cardamom cream and rose pistachio shortbread

from How to Eat a Peach: Menus

Oct 17, 20182 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...

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Arron O'Halloran

Oct 16, 20181 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...

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from loving it vegan

Oct 15, 20182 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...

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