Of all the alliums, leeks are my second favourite of the bunch, coming in second only to garlic. Their mild flavour, soft texture, and meltable quality make them so versatile; they pair with everything from chicken to pasta to eggs. My introduction to leeks was via potato and leek soup.…
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Cheese and Onion Pasties
When thinking of British cuisine, people tend to think about a full English breakfast, or a Sunday roast, or maybe a classic victoria sponge cake. But the truth is, there are so many other lesser known regional dishes that have spread throughout the UK and further, originating from smaller towns…
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“Alfredo Sauce Pasta” (with Bechamel-based White Sauce)
Growing up, one of mine and my sister’s favourite meals was my Mum’s “alfredo” pasta, ideally topped with some frozen chicken tenders chopped into small chunks as a topper. By no means gourmet, but absolutely delicious and an almost certain guarantee that we would both clean our plates. About 90%…
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Healthier Onion Chip Dip
I’m a big snacker. Sweet, savory, salty, sour – whatever the flavour profile you can be sure I’ve had a craving for it at some point. I live for that time between lunch and dinner where I start to get that familiar gnawing at my stomach but it’s not quite…



