There’s something truly special about Swedish Cinnamon Buns — soft, beautifully spiced, and twisted into those iconic golden spirals that make your whole kitchen smell like comfort. Kanelbullar aren’t as sweet as traditional cinnamon rolls, and that’s exactly why they’re so irres … | Continue reading
If you love old‑fashioned, no‑fuss baking, this Cuppa Cuppa Cake is the kind of recipe that feels like a warm hug from the past. Made famous in Steel Magnolias, this charming Southern dessert uses just three simple ingredients—a cuppa flour, a cuppa sugar, and a cuppa fruit cockt … | Continue reading
If you’ve ever wondered what to do with that little bowl of leftover pasta sitting in the fridge, this Frittata di Pasta is the delicious Italian secret you’ll want to keep forever. Made with just pasta, eggs, and a splash of olive oil, it transforms yesterday’s noodles into a go … | Continue reading
If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftover mashed potatoes, this cozy little dish is the answer. Crispy Mash Hash is a quick, budget‑friendly side that turns simple mash into something golden, buttery, and irresistibly crunchy — just enough for two, and easy to scale when y … | Continue reading
If you’re looking for a light, wholesome meal that still feels indulgent, this Bacon & Egg Salad is just the thing. Made with simple, everyday ingredients put together in the most delicious way , it features crisp lettuce, juicy roasted baby plum tomatoes , lean smoked back baco … | Continue reading
Here we are, another Sunday, another Meals of the Week post. The one where I share with you all the main meals I have cooked and enjoyed over the past 7 days. If I eat out for one or two of them, I also always share a homemade alternative. I really like doing these meals of the … | Continue reading
If you’re looking for an easy summer dessert that’s light, creamy, and bursting with fresh berry flavour, this Summer Berry Cheesecake Fluff is just the thing. It’s a no‑bake treat that comes together in minutes — soft, whipped cheesecake filling folded with juicy seasonal berrie … | Continue reading
If you’re looking for the kind of easy, comforting supper that makes everyone at the table smile, these Garlic Butter Grilled Cheese Dogs are about to become a new favourite. They take everything we love about a classic grilled cheese and a good old-fashioned hot dog and bring th … | Continue reading
If you love deviled eggs and a good pasta salad, this Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is about to become your new summertime favourite. It’s creamy, tangy, and loaded with all the comforting flavours you’d expect — tender elbow macaroni, perfectly cooked hard‑boiled eggs, smoky bacon, an … | Continue reading
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a good potato salad, isn’t there? For many of us, it’s a dish woven right into our family memories — scooped onto summer plates at picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. I grew up with the classic version: tender potatoes, a crea … | Continue reading
June always feels like a little celebration in the kitchen, doesn’t it? The moment local strawberries arrive, everything suddenly tastes brighter, sweeter, and just a bit more special. Today I’m sharing a fun early‑summer treat that makes the very most of those gorgeous berries — … | Continue reading
If you’re a lemon lover, this Three Ingredient Lemon Dessert is about to become your newest obsession. Made with just three simple ingredients — double cream, sugar, and fresh lemons — it’s one of the easiest and most elegant desserts you can whip up. The cream and sugar simmer t … | Continue reading
I can't believe that is is Sunday again as well as being the end of June! June has just whizzed by at the speed of light! On Sundays I like to share with you, my readers, my Meals of the Week. All of the deliciousness which I have enjoyed eating for my main meals over the past … | Continue reading
There’s something wonderfully old‑fashioned and comforting about Boston Brown Bread, with its deep molasses richness and hearty whole‑grain texture. These Boston Brown Bread Toaster Cakes/Muffins capture all that nostalgic New England flavour in a quick, modern format you can bak … | Continue reading
A creamy, comforting Macaroni & Cheese Ham Casserole made with tender pasta, rich cheddar sauce, and savoury bites of leftover ham. Easy to make, family‑friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or using up holiday ham.It’s budget‑friendly, family‑friendly, and wonderfully nostal … | Continue reading
If you love the ease of a quick bread but crave the tender, fluffy crumb of a homemade biscuit, these Biscuit Muffin Breads are about to become your new favourite little kitchen shortcut. This quick Biscuit Muffin Breads bake up soft, fluffy, and golden in just 30 minutes. A cozy … | Continue reading
If you’ve ever enjoyed pizza in Sweden, you may already know about the simple little side dish that quietly steals the show: Swedish Pizza Salad. This light, crunchy cabbage salad is tossed in a tangy vinaigrette and infused with dried herbs, making it the perfect refreshing cont … | Continue reading
There’s nothing quite as comforting as a bowl of homemade White Chicken Chili as a quick supper on a busy weeknight. This creamy, hearty dish is a delicious twist on traditional chili, made without tomatoes and instead built on tender chicken, mild jalapeños, soft white beans, an … | Continue reading
If you’re craving something light, fresh, and full of flavour, this Crispy Chicken Salad is the perfect summer supper. It starts with tender chicken breasts sliced in half to keep them juicy and quick‑cooking then coated in a golden Parmesan‑panko crust that adds the most irresi … | Continue reading
Hello and welcome everyone to my Sunday Meals of the Week post! Every Sunday I do a round up for you, my dear readers, of all the deliciousness that I have enjoyed over the past seven days as my main meals. I really enjoy looking back and seeing what I have eaten and from the fee … | Continue reading
If you love a brownie that’s rich, fudgy, and just a little bit nostalgic, these Rocky Road Brownies are about to become a new favourite. Inspired by the British version of Rocky Road — the kind made with glace cherries, toasted walnuts, and soft mini marshmallows — this recipe t … | Continue reading
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a tray of perfectly roasted bone‑in chicken thighs coming out of the oven — golden, crackling skin, tender meat that practically melts in the mouth, and a kitchen filled with the kind of aroma that makes everyone wander in asking wha … | Continue reading
If you’re looking for a quick, flavour‑packed weeknight dinner that cooks in just one pan, these Skillet Chops & Rice are a delicious choice. Tender boneless pork loin chops are browned to a golden finish before simmering gently on a bed of aromatic rice seasoned with onion, garl … | Continue reading
If you love the warm, cozy flavors of gingerbread, you’re going to adore this homemade Gingerbread Almond Butter. It’s everything we crave at any time of the year — toasty almonds blended until silky smooth, lightly sweetened with molasses and maple, and spiced with all those com … | Continue reading
If you’re looking for a fresh, colorful salad that’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or easy summer suppers, this Low Fat Pot Luck Salad is a guaranteed crowd‑pleaser. It has all the b-auty and flavor of the classic layered salad, but with half the fat and calories and a wonderfully … | Continue reading
If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and incredibly flavorful way to enjoy potatoes, these Roasted Potato Nachos are about to become a new favorite. Inspired by classic nachos but made with tender, golden roasted potato cubes instead of tortilla chips, this recipe delivers all the … | Continue reading
Here I am again with another Meals of the Week Post. On Sundays I like to share with you, my dear readers, all of the meals that I have enjoyed eating as my main meals over this past week. When you are a person that lives on their own there can be a tendency to eat out of tins, … | Continue reading
Strawberry season has always held a special kind of magic, and this classic Mom’s Strawberry Shortcake captures every bit of that summertime nostalgia. Inspired by childhood days of picking wild berries along the railroad tracks — pink‑stained fingers, warm sunshine, and the swee … | Continue reading
If you’re craving something cozy, hearty, and full of bold flavour, this Chicken Enchilada Bake is the perfect easy supper. Inspired by a recipe spotted on the web and adapted to suit what I keep on hand, it captures all the comforting flavors of enchiladas without any of the fus … | Continue reading
There’s something wonderfully old‑fashioned and comforting about a casserole of cube steak oven braised in a rich mushroom gravy. It’s the kind of supper many of us grew up with — simple, hearty, and deeply satisfying — the sort of meal that fills the kitchen with those “home” sm … | Continue reading
There’s nothing quite as comforting as a homemade Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pie, and this version is everything you want in a cozy, from‑scratch supper. Tender chunks of poached chicken are folded into a creamy herb‑kissed gravy with carrots, parsnips, celery, onions, and plenty of … | Continue reading
There’s something about early summer that makes me crave color, crunch, and simple bowls of goodness — and this Bean, Corn & Couscous Salad delivers all three in the most delicious way. Packed with sweet corn, tender green beans, vibrant peas, and buttery broad beans, it’s a cele … | Continue reading
If you’ve ever found yourself with a bowl of leftover new potatoes, this Fried Potato Salad is the delicious little miracle you didn’t know you needed. Crispy golden potatoes — fried until beautifully browned — get tossed in a punchy honey‑mustard vinaigrette made with two kinds … | Continue reading
Hello everyone and welcome to my weekly Meals of the Week post. Every Sunday I like to share with you, my dear readers, all of the deliciousness that we (my daughter and I) enjoyed as our main meals over the past seven days. My daughter will soon be moving into her own place so I … | Continue reading
If you love light, tender little cakes with crisp, buttery edges and bright, fruity flavours, these Blueberry, Lime & Coconut Friands are about to become a new favourite. Inspired by classic Australian friands and made with ground almonds, coconut, fresh lime zest, and juicy blue … | Continue reading
If you’re craving something warm, simple, and deeply comforting, this Cheese & Potato Pie is the kind of dish that is a real family pleaser. Made with tender slices of waxy potatoes, plenty of melty cheese, sweet onion, and a handful of green beans for color and goodness, it bake … | Continue reading
If you love a hearty, flavor‑packed sandwich that tastes like something straight from your favorite café, these Chicken & Bacon Caesar Melt Sandwiches are going to be a new favorite. Made with tender rotisserie chicken tossed in creamy Caesar dressing , crispy smoked bacon , and … | Continue reading
If you’re craving a comforting, old‑fashioned supper that’s big on flavour but wonderfully easy to make, this Gingered Ham & Deviled Potatoes is just the thing. Sweet‑savory ham steaks simmer in a gently spiced ginger glaze until they’re tender and caramelized, while creamy devil … | Continue reading
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a pot of homemade lentil soup simmering away on the stove, especially when it’s brightened with fresh lemon and fragrant dill. This Garden Lentil Soup is simple, nourishing, and full of wholesome ingredients — the kind of everyday re … | Continue reading
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a homemade layer cake, and this Coconut & Lemon Cake is the kind that feels like sunshine on a plate. Made with rich coconut milk, a touch of coconut oil, and the bright juice of a fresh lemon, it bakes up beautifully moist with a te … | Continue reading
Hello everyone. Happy Sunday and welcome to my Meals of the Week post for this the last week of May, 2026! On Sundays I like to share with you, my dear readers, all of the deliciousness that I have enjoyed over the past seven days for my main meals. That's a whole lot of tasty g … | Continue reading
If you’re looking for a classic British comfort pudding that comes together quickly and tastes like pure homestyle coziness, this Apple & Blueberry Eve’s Pudding is just the thing. Traditionally made with tender cooking apples baked beneath a soft, golden sponge, Eve’s Pudding is … | Continue reading
Some days your cravings tell the whole story — and on this particular day, I found myself wanting two things at once: a big, fresh salad and a perfectly toasted grilled cheese sandwich. Instead of choosing between them, I let my creative kitchen mojo take over, and the result was … | Continue reading
If you’re craving old‑fashioned comfort, this Creamy Baked Chicken is the kind of recipe that never goes out of style. Made with simple pantry staples and bone‑in chicken pieces, it bakes low and slow until the meat is tender, the skin turns beautifully golden, and the cream tran … | Continue reading
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a simple, home‑baked muffin, especially one that fills the kitchen with the warm scent of apples and spice. These Applesauce Buttermilk Muffins are the kind of bake you turn to when you want something wholesome, tender, and not overl … | Continue reading
If you’re craving something quick, comforting, and irresistibly cheesy, these Irish Cheese Toasties are about to become your new favorite anytime snack. Unlike a traditional grilled cheese, this Irish version is served open‑faced and topped with a rich mixture of eggs, sharp ched … | Continue reading
If you’re looking for the perfect summer dessert, these Mixed Berry and Creamy Custard Tarts are everything you want in a warm‑weather treat — crisp, buttery pastry, fresh seasonal berries, and a silky vanilla custard folded into softly whipped cream. Inspired by a recipe you’ve … | Continue reading
True to form the week has flown past and here we are at another Sunday, another Meals of the Week Post. I have been doing this for several years now. These weekly round ups have become something that I really enjoy doing each week, and you all seem to enjoy me sharing them with … | Continue reading