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Hi, it’s nice to meet you!
I’m Carrie, welcome to my kitchen! I live in Edinburgh, Scotland with my Brazilian husband and our two cute kitties.
I learned to cook because I LOVE to eat. And I also love sharing the things I cook with others – food is my love language!
Are you looking for simple and approachable meals to cook at home? Then you are in the right place! I create fuss-free recipes for busy weeknights, weekend treats and cold-weather comfort food.
Carrie
Perfect Pasta Dishes
Spinach Pesto Pasta
Spinach Pesto Pasta is an easy and vibrant dish that can be whipped up in less than 15 minutes. Easy to customise and make ahead.
Prosecco Pasta with Lemon and Shallot
Prosecco Pasta is the ultimate Date Night dish. Deliciously decadent yet quick and easy to prepare. It’s the perfect excuse to open up a bottle of your favourite fizz!
Pistachio Pesto Pasta
Pistachio Pesto is a Sicilian take on the classic basil pesto. Tossed with pasta it makes the perfect quick and easy meal. Great to make ahead, keep a batch of this delicious pesto on hand at all times!
BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad has all the flavours of the classic sandwich tossed with pasta and a creamy garlic and herb dressing. Easy and tasty – makes an excellent transportable lunch too!
Bacon and Pea Pasta – Quick and Easy
Bacon and Pea Pasta is my go-to meal when I’m in a hurry! Quick and tasty with minimal ingredients, this is the dream on a busy weeknight.
Sausage Carbonara with Lemon & Parsley
Sausage Carbonara is a fresh take on the classic, with sausage meatballs and a hint of lemon and herbs. Quick, easy and so tasty!
Salads and Sides
Easy Prawn Cocktail with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Prawn Cocktail is a classic for a reason. The perfect appetiser or light meal, it is so simple to throw together and can be easily customised to your tastes.
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Roast Sweet Potato Salad with Pomegranate and Tomato
Roast Sweet Potato Salad with pomegranate, cherry tomatoes, creamy butter beans and a simple sherry vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch or as a side for grilled meat or fish.
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Mediterranean Halloumi and Bulgur Wheat Salad
Pan-fried Halloumi is the perfect topping for this Mediterranean inspired Bulgur Wheat salad with fresh herbs, tomato and cucumber. A delicious vegetarian salad that is full of flavour.
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BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad has all the flavours of the classic sandwich tossed with pasta and a creamy garlic and herb dressing. Easy and tasty – makes an excellent transportable lunch too!
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Strawberry and Spinach Salad is literally Summer in a bowl! Bursting with berries, spinach, rocket and red onions, drizzled with poppyseed dressing and topped with crunchy almonds and crumbled feta. So delicious!
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Blackberry Basil Chicken Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Blackberry, basil and chicken salad with tangy cheese and a zingy honey-lime dressing. A lovely light summer salad bursting with flavour!
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Brunch Ideas
Sausage Sandwiches with Roast Peppers and Onion
Sausage Sandwiches with roast peppers and onions. The hot sandwich filling is all cooked on one tray for an easy and delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.
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Easy Eggs Benedict with Quick Hollandaise
Easy Eggs Benedict with Quick Hollandaise is the perfect brunch treat! My cheat blender Hollandaise sauce is ready in minutes and totally foolproof, for perfect Eggs Benedict every time.
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes with Lemon Mascarpone
Delicious fluffy American style Lemon Blueberry Pancakes are perfectly complimented by a lemon mascarpone cream. Easy to make, you can enjoy these pancakes as a decadent breakfast, brunch or even dessert!
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Street Food & Fakeaway Recipes
Pork Meatballs with Soy Glaze and Quick Pickled Slaw
Delicious pork meatballs with a sticky soy, ginger and sweet chilli glaze, paired perfectly with a crunchy and tangy pickled slaw.
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Halloumi Tacos with Avocado Ranch
Looking for an easy and tasty vegetarian dinner everyone will enjoy? These Halloumi Tacos with fresh tomato salsa are drizzled with a delicious Avocado Ranch. So full of flavour and ready in under 30 minutes!
Beef Burrito Bowls with Corn & Black Bean Salsa
Beef Burrito Bowls pack all the flavour of a delicious burrito but without the tortilla. Served with a fresh and zingy Corn & Black Bean salsa and easy to customise to your tastes!
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