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Foodforfriendsyeah is an amazing website where you can share all your recipes with friends. I've only shared the quick recipes here, so head to FFFY for the longer ones!

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Aug 16

Zoku Quick Pop winner announced!

A few weeks ago we reviewed the Zoku Quick Pop and launched a fun competition, where one lucky person would win their very own Zoku! The task was to submit a cooling recipe, and we received many great ones. There can only be one winner though, an (read full article)

Competition, news

Aug 15

Fruit Cocktail

I hope you all like my dad’s cool fruit cocktail, with a creamy twist! He makes this in the summer time, usually when we have a BBQ or eat al fresco. It can be modified to suit different tastes but I recommend this recipe! It has evolved over (read full article)

Cream soda, Drink, fruit, Gredadine, Lemon Juice, lemonade, Lime cordial, Orangeade, Recipes

Aug 11

Spanish Chicken Kebabs (Pinchitos De Pollo)

These little chicken kebabs are served all over Andalucia. Commonly served as tapas, they are on a skewer, but often as a meal with patata fritas (chips to us). However, I like them at home with saffron rice, which is healthier too! So simple to mak (read full article)

barbecue, Chicken Breast, main courses, Pinchito spice mix, Recipes

Aug 10

Lamb Rogan Josh

This is the very first curry I dared to make from scratch and thankfully it turned out very well! The flavours are quite rich and not too spicy, so you could add more chilli powder to suit your taste. Serves 4  850g shoulder of lamb, cut into bit (read full article)

Chilli powder, Coriander seeds, Cornflour, cumin seeds, Dessicated coconut, garlic, ginger, Greek yoghurt, ground almonds, Lamb shoulder

Aug 08

Fruity Frozen Bits!

I noticed that my toddler loved to munch on ice cubes and frozen peas straight from the freezer, so came up with this cunning idea to get her to eat more fruit! This is so simple, I’m not sure it can be described as a recipe. Use whatever fru (read full article)

banana, desserts, mango, melon, Recipes, satsuma, snacks, strawberries

Aug 06

Cantina Laredo – London

Photo courtesy of Chris Pople (Cheese and Biscuits) Cantina Laredo 10 Upper St. Martin’s Lane WC2H 9FB t: 0207 420 0630 w: www.cantinalaredo.co.uk A few weeks ago Chris Pople of Cheese and Biscuits invited me to be his +1 for dinner at the lat (read full article)

cantina laredo, Eating Out, Food & Drink, London, london restaurants, mexican, mexican food, reviews, tex mex

Aug 06

Pineapple and Coconut Chill

This is my own version of a Pina Colada, that’ll remind you of sitting by the beach on a hot sunny day. Drink it at any time of the day, part of a meal, appetizer or add some alcohol if you wish. Guaranteed to cool you down! Serves 4 450ml p (read full article)

Drink, Recipes

Aug 05

Caesar Salad Pita Pockets

This is a simple recipe for a healthy Caesar salad pita pocket, which is perfect to eat on a hot day. Serves 1 1 slice of white or brown bread 1 chicken breast 2 Romaine lettuce leaves, chopped 5-6 slices of cucumber 1 whole wheat pita Olive oil (read full article)

bread, brunch, Caesar salad dressing, Chicken Breast, cucumber, pita bread, Recipes, romaine lettuce, snacks

Aug 03

Yummy Chocolate Brownies

I’ve tried several brownie recipes in my time, but this one is the best so far – it’s based on an original recipe by Jamie Oliver. It’s really easy to make and the brownies taste great by themselves or with ice cream or cream. (read full article)

baking, Bicarbonate of soda, butter, caster sugar, cocoa powder, Dark Chocolate, eggs, pecan nuts, Plain Flour, Recipes

Jul 30

Peach & Amaretto Sundae

A quick and easy recipe for a delicious indulgent dessert. Perfect for hot summer days and easy to make kids and adult versions! Serves 1 For the Sundae Peaches (tinned or fresh) Vanilla Ice-cream Crushed amaretti biscuits Whipped cream Topp (read full article)

amaretti biscuits, Amaretto, desserts, peaches, Recipes, snacks, Strawberry sauce, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream

Jul 30

Summer Spritzer

This drink is for adults only, unless you take out the liqueur and add orange juice instead. Perfect for a hot day and may even make a nice lolly pop! Serves 6 Ice 100ml orange liqueur 100ml bottle elderflower cordial Soda water to taste Orange s (read full article)

Drink, Elderflower cordial, ICE, orange, Orange Liqueur, Recipes, soda water, strawberries

Jul 28

Raspberry, Chocolate & Courgette Cake

If you’re struggling to deal with a glut of courgettes this summer (they grow like blinkin’ wildfire), here’s a good way to use some up. It’s quite a rich cake and tastes great served with cream. It works well as both a (read full article)

baking, baking powder, butter, cocoa powder, courgette, creme fraiche, Demerara sugar, eggs, Golden granulated sugar, icing sugar

Jul 27

Love Brownies

If you ask me, when Julie Andrews sang that brown paper packages tied up with string were one of her favourite things, she was only half way there. How about a brown paper package tied up with string and containing 600 grams of delicious brownies? T (read full article)

Food & Drink, reviews

Jul 26

It’s Pimms O’pop

This recipe for Pimms ice pops, aimed at adults, is perfect for the hot summer months. You’ll need an ice lolly maker, or a Zoku if you have one! Serves 4 1 part Pimms 3 parts flat lemonade a drop of mint flavouring (you don’t need muc (read full article)

apple, cucumber, lemonade, Mint flavouring, Pimms, Recipes, snacks, strawberry

Jul 25

Pearberry Delight

A quick and easy recipe for pear and strawberry ice pops. Perfect for making in the Zoku Quick Pop! Serves 6 6 pears 12 fresh or canned strawberries Core and slice the pears. Chop the strawberries. Add to a liquidiser and liquidise until a puree (read full article)

desserts, pear, Recipes, snacks, strawberry

Jul 25

Cherry Bomb Ice Cream

This is a genuine Food For Friends recipe – inspired by the huge bag of cherries our friend Bev from down the road brought us, and a conversation Rachel and I had about how great Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia frozen yoghurt is – (read full article)

cherries, chocolate chips, creme fraiche, desserts, granulated sugar, Greek yoghurt, Recipes, vanilla essence

Jul 24

Strawberry & Banana Smoothie

Fast and simple but fruitily fantastic! Using fresh fruit to make a cooling drink that is filling enough for a snack and also helps towards the important 5 a day! Dairy products can easily be replaced with non-dairy versions to make it suitable for (read full article)

banana, Drink, ice cubes, milk, Recipes, snacks, strawberry, vanilla essence, vanilla ice cream

Jul 23

Papaya & Coconut Lassi

Delicious served as a dessert or as a refreshing drink. Impress your friends with this exotic drink over a hot BBQ! Makes about 1-2 glasses. Serves 2 ½ a large papaya or 1 small papaya 250g plain yoghurt 1 orange, juiced and zested 1 lemon, juice (read full article)

coconut milk, Drink, honey, lemon, mint, orange, papaya, Plain yoghurt, Recipes

Jul 19

Win a Zoku Quick Pop!

If the summer’s got you hot and you’re looking for a cool way to chill, then the Zoku Quick Pop could be just the ticket. Gone are the days of do-it-yourself lolly pops taking hours to freeze, as now you can get your pop on in as litt (read full article)

Competition, Kitchen Gadgets, reviews

Jul 16

Chinese Curry Sauce (Takeaway Style)

Whilst I was more than happy with the original version of this Chinese curry sauce, there was something bugging me. Mainly the little bits of garlic and ginger. I wanted a smooth sauce, so here’s my new and improved version! I hope you (read full article)

beef stock, Chilli powder, Curry Powder, Garlic Powder, Ground Ginger, main courses, Paprika, Plain Flour, Recipes, vegetable oil

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