How to make Jeera Rice - Indian Cumin Rice An Indian side dish of partly fried basmati rice with warming spices. Follow this recipe for perfectly fluffy rice every time. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Jeera rice, cumin rice or jeera bhaat is an Indian dish consisting of rice and cumin seeds. It's a popular dish in the Indian subcontinent as an everyday rice dish.  Finely chopped onions are an additional ingredient as is the deseeded green chilli. Some people use red ch ..read more

Roast Pork with Crispy Crackling Check out that CRACKLING ? Pork loin joint, perfectly cooked, tasty and juicy meat in the air fryer. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases but at no extra cost to you. First, I must point out I was not sent the Ninja Speedi or paid for this post, and I bought the pork. Boultons Butchers did not know I was writing this, or that I would mention them - I'm just saying. I used my Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker, on the Steam Air Fry setting, you would think using steam wouldn't p ..read more

Easy Recipe for Leftover Mashed Potatoes If you happen to make too much mash, you can either freeze it for another day or fry it in a little butter for a quick and easy lunch. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases but at no extra cost to you. If you've never tried fried mash before you haven't lived! Simple, comfort food at its best and ready to eat in under 10 minutes - can't be bad ah?  There's no real recipe for this, you can use as much mashed potatoes as you have, so it can easily be made for just one pers ..read more

Easy Chicken Cacciatore Jamie Oliver This recipe for, chicken cacciatore or spaghetti and smoky tomato sauce is so easy to make and good to eat. Don't let the long list of ingredients put you off because this is delicious! This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. *Original post written in 2012 and updated March 2024 Flicking through Jamie Oliver's 15 Minute meals book I decided this just had to be made like now, like today! Please don't let my poor photography put you off having a go as this re ..read more

Marks and Spencer once made a TV advert for their ultimate apple strudel made with filo pastry and rum-soaked sultanas.  I had to give it a go - this is my copycat recipe. ?  This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases but at no extra cost to you. *Post updated February 2024 from the original post in 2011 Marks and Spencer - are a major British multinational retailer selling clothing beauty, home products and more importantly for me, FOOD! ? Oh my goodness their food is the best. I worked for Marks and ..read more

Baked Apples Stuffed with Dates and Ginger Calling all dessert lovers! How to have a delicious dessert without unnecessary calories.  This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases but at no extra cost to you. *Post updated February 2024 Looking for a dessert for one person? Using one apple per serving makes this ideal for making a dessert for one.  The recipe below uses two apples, so if you want to make it for one person just half the amounts. I used Flora pro.activ which contains plant sterols. It's availab ..read more

Air Fryer Skinless and Boneless Chicken Thighs  How long it takes to cook chicken thighs in an air fryer depends on whether they are bone-in or boneless..... This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases but at no extra cost to you. Quicker than cooking in a regular oven with even better results, your air fryer will quickly become your favourite way to cook chicken thighs! Skinless and boneless chicken thighs are a great source of lean protein and cooking them in an air fryer is the most delicious, quick and easy way t ..read more

 Houmous or Hummus Recipe A healthy vegan dip made with chickpeas, tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice and garlic. Takes minutes to make with a blender and a few simple ingredients.  This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases but at no extra cost to you. So, what is houmous or hummus? Houmous, hummus or even hommus are all the same thing just different spellings! ? It is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savoury dish made from cooked and mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. It's th ..read more

 Halloumi Fries (sticks) with Chipotle Mayonnaise Dip Coated in panko crumbs for extra crunch, ready in minutes.  This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases but at no extra cost to you. So, what do we need to make these spicy halloumi fries? 1 x 225g halloumi - snip the packaging, drain the water and pat dry with kitchen paper 60g plain flour (all purpose) 1 x egg - lightly beaten 40g panko crumbs 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper Gather your ingredients and, in 3 separate dishes ..read more

Juicy chicken drumsticks cooked in an air fryer  Using ready-made Barbeque Sauce (cheating, I know) the chicken is on the table in just 20 minutes!  This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases but at no extra cost to you. I love my Air Fryer, it cooks food far quicker than an oven and is, therefore, a lot cheaper.  Plus, there's no need for it to preheat first - you can cook in most Air Fryers straight away. ? The texture of the food is always good and it’s just so easy to clean up! I'm a huge fan of Ninja ..read more