Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
This vegetarian sweet potato and bean burrito recipe is packed full of cycling-specific nutrition. It is perfect for rustling up and taking out on the mountain bike trails to fuel that adventure. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy Fuel that adventure Five years ago this summer, I discovered a love of …
With just a few simple seasonal ingredients, create a warming, creamy potato and leek soup that pairs perfectly with salt beef bannocks or warm, crusty bread. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Difficulty: Easy Tattie & leek soup, classic comfort food Nothing beats a bowl of thick, creamy, piping-hot soup to warm you …
Transform leftover roast lamb into a crispy lamb salad with coriander vinaigrette with this super easy recipe perfect for Mother’s Day. This recipe, which is ready in under 15 minutes, has been created in collaboration with Try Lamb.
An effortless midweek meal (or fakeaway Friday treat), this Thai Green Curry with chicken whips up in no time. Midweek dinners just got easier That’s one week of homeschooling done. What sheer and utter chaos that was! Our teachers, they don’t receive nearly enough praise and pay for what they do for our children. I’m …
This super-easy Superbowl spicy honey glazed chicken recipe also includes recipes for cheesy bacon wedges, blue cheese dip and coleslaw for a satisfying street-food-style halftime feast. Prep Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy A Superbowl food recipe idea Dear reader, you’ll never believe it, but… true story… I watched my very first, …
This traditional British hand-raised pork pie recipe consists of a roughly chopped pork filling enveloped in hot water crust pastry. This River Cottage recipe, shared with permission, is from the River Cottage Cooking Diploma course from Learning with Experts. Prep Time: 1 hour Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Moderate My very first ever pork pie …
Are you looking for a last-minute edible Christmas gift idea for the peanut butter fan in your life? These crunchy American-style peanut butter granola clusters will surely impress, and this easy recipe only takes less than half an hour to make! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Difficulty: Easy A last-minute edible Christmas …
For a romantic meal why not serve lamb rump steaks with red wine jus and celeriac puree? Everything can be made in advance and reheated, meaning you only need to reheat and cook the lamb steaks on the night. Effortless! A romantic night in When I was around twelve or thirteen, I began to develop …
This jewelled couscous recipe is a Persian-inspired dish made with spiced couscous, puy lentils, nuts, fruits, herbs and pomegranate arils. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy What is jewelled couscous? Jewelled couscous is a Persian recipe made with spiced couscous, nuts, fruits, herbs and pomegranate arils. Visually impressive, it is often …
This super easy Halloween graveyard cake features an effortless egg-free chocolate sponge topped with chocolate frosting and plenty of sweets to resemble a spooky graveyard. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy A super easy egg-free Halloween cake recipe I absolutely love Halloween. It’s my favourite holiday of the year. The whole …
Use up some of that end-of-summer courgette glut with this light and fluffy spiced courgette cupcake recipe topped with cream cheese frosting. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy Spiced courgette cupcakes – rainy-day baking With these shorter, colder days and the return of the seasonal rain and gales, I’m all about comfort …
For this easy BBQ recipe, locally reared lamb shoulder is marinated in warming spices before being grilled on skewers on the BBQ. Serve with a cooling tzatziki, salad and pitta bread. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Difficulty: Easy A pandemic bbq lamb recipe We live in strange times, mid-pandemic. The routines of …
This recipe for lamb skewers is super easy to prep and cook on the beach. Serve with a selection of our three quick and easy homemade dipping sauces! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 8 minutes Difficulty: Easy A summer of adventure What a summer this has been so far! Summers used to be all …
This inside-out smoked salmon uramaki sushi recipe with black lumpfish caviar makes an impressive starter. Finished with a touch of indulgence, it is sure to inspire your guests. Prep Time: 20 minutes Chilling Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy A touch of indulgence During the lockdown, our home kitchens have become our restaurants. Many of us …
These peanut butter & chocolate chip flapjacks are packed full of peanut flavour and energy, perfect for refuelling during your epic summer adventuring. No mixing bowl is needed! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy Fuel that adventure! It’s summertime! That means longer days and better weather for some proper outdoor adventuring! …
This BBQ lamb burgers recipe is super simple to make and transport to your venue. They are packed full of meaty flavour, fire, and texture. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Difficulty: Easy BBQ lamb burgers recipe If I were a burger, I reckon this is the kind of burger I would be: …
This fail-proof pie crust recipe was my English grandmother’s, which she brought to Canada when she immigrated just after the Second World War. It evokes all the nostalgia for me, and so it’s my go-to recipe. Prep Time: 15 minutes Chilling Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy The therapeutic effects of pie-making Making pie is almost …
Fancy a curry night at home? Use lamb neck fillet or cubed lamb shoulder and store cupboard spices to make this super easy lamb curry in under an hour. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 hours Difficulty: Easy Curry night – at home Personally, I like a curry night at home to have a …
These blueberry muesli muffins are super simple to make, and they’re a great way to use up that box of old muesli hiding in the back of your cupboard. It’s a perfect recipe for lazy Sunday morning baking. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Difficulty: Easy Blueberry muesli muffins… lazy Sunday morning baking …
Lancashire hotpot is a classic north-west England recipe. This version, a delicious, slow-cooked lamb stew with layers of thinly sliced potatoes, is based on a recipe given to me by a dear friend from Garstang, Lancashire. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins Difficulty: Easy What is Lancashire hotpot? Lancashire hotpot is …
