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Dogs, who’d have ‘em?

Dogs, who’d have ‘em?

I had a lot planned in before Christmas, food posts, rooms to finish painting, dinner with friends, Christmas baking and a good clear out, all before I was ready to relax into the Christmas holiday. However someone had a different idea for my run up 

Roast Parsnip Dal

Roast Parsnip Dal

Health, hearty and packed full of flavour, this Roast Parsnip Dal will warm you up on the coldest winter nights. I first tried Dal on our honeymoon in the Maldives and instantly fell in love. It’s punchy spices and fresh healthy ingredients really perk you 

Festive Cranberry Infused Gin

Festive Cranberry Infused Gin

Cranberries flood the gin with flavour and vibrant colour to create this fun and fruity Festive Cranberry Infused Gin.

Salted Caramel Apple Tart with Peanut Butter Whipped Cream

Salted Caramel Apple Tart with Peanut Butter Whipped Cream

Salted Caramel Apple Tart with Peanut Butter Whipped Cream is my take on a classic apple tart. Salted caramel, apple and peanut butter, this tart should be called ‘The Sound of Music’ because it’s topped it with my favourite things! I have a confession to 

Make Ahead Christmas Roast Potatoes

Make Ahead Christmas Roast Potatoes

Make Ahead Christmas Roast Potatoes are fluffy and golden with a hint of rosemary and garlic. They are easy to make and turn out perfect every time. Being fuss free makes them a superb choice for your Christmas dinner as they will cut your time 

Slow Cooked Beef Tagine

Slow Cooked Beef Tagine

My Slow Cooked Beef Tagine is a sensory overload, exotic aromas and fragrant flavours will warm and comfort you on a cold winters night. I think North African food is really exciting, they use fresh and fascinating ingredients to create the most wonderful dishes. Ground 

Orange and Bay Infused Gin

Orange and Bay Infused Gin

Orange and Bay Infused Gin is fresh and crisp with a delightful hint of sweet orange and fragrant bay leaves. Taking just 3 days to infuse and using only 3 ingredients makes it my simplest infusion yet. It’s a perfect infusion for parties during the 

Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Maple Cupcakes

Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Maple Cupcakes

My Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Maple Cupcakes are little bites of winter heaven. The moist sponge has a subtle warmth from the spices, they are topped with a sweet maple cream cheese frosting and crunchy maple pecan. Whether you have grown your own pumpkins or bought 

Fast & Tasty Carrot & Coriander Soup

Fast & Tasty Carrot & Coriander Soup

My Carrot and Coriander soup is the perfect winter warmer. It’s simple, tasty and ready to serve in just 30 minutes. We had our monthly healthy fuddle at work this week. With the weather being a bit wild at the moment I thought it would 

I’m Back!

I’m Back!

I’m Back ! I want to apologise for the recent lack of activity on The Delectable Garden, I’m sorry. So much has been happening, Work, House, Holiday and Manflu. Work I guess I’ll start with work. Being a PA to a large team keeps me