We were lucky enough to have been able to get a box of super-sized crayfish tails (which I so prefer over having to deal with a whole crayfish!).
I've decided to go back memory lane and do 3 of my favourite crayfish recipes.
​Here's the 1st - Crayfish Tails Thermidor which I served with savoury rice and a mixed tomato & pomegranate salad.
And I will give the verdict on my best of the 3 recipes once I've made the other 2 - watch this space!

My Dad always used to scout the fridge in the morning after a roast dinner to take out all the leftover veges to make a family favourite, Bubble & Squeak.
You can of course use any of your leftover veges for this fry-up but for Bubble & Squeak it's best to use chopped up roast or boiled potatoes and cabbage/brussel sprouts as a base.
The fried bacon (and its fat!) is also a must and makes this dish really good!

We are in the middle of a 2nd wave of Covid and I felt like some quick comfort food and so decided to make an old favourite - Macaroni Cheese.
I still had gammon left over from the recent Christmas holiday festivities so I was able to used that up (finally, thank goodness!) and added some leeks which are always a winner.
I really enjoyed it and I hope you do too!

After having been caught up with work and then enduring a shoulder injury/replacement, I've been out of action on this site for a good while... but I'm back!
I've started adding some more recipes, the first being this Curry Mince Loaf which makes either a tasty lunch or dinner.
​Enjoy, and more to follow!

It's wonderful being able to sit outside once again and enjoy the sunset with a glass of two of vino and share a meal with friends. Braais are an obvious choice but sometimes the salads just become a little bit boring... so why not pickle some vegetables, allow to chill in the fridge with your wine for a few hours and spice up your meal.
These Pickled Carrots & Onions in a Jar are especially good but anything goes really... so have fun and be creative!

Spaghetti with Meatballs & Tomato Sauce
The fresh thick tomato sauce sprinkled with plenty of grated cheese over  the hearty meatballs really makes this dish.
Very moreish and can be served for dinner or lunch.

This Pork Belly Roast recipe makes the perfect crackling.  The pork is roasted with vegetables which are then used to make the most delicious gravy.  Serve with Perfect Roast Potatoes and Green Beans with Lemon, Garlic & Ginger.