A delicious soup, full of flavour This is a straight forward recipe and doesn't take too long to put together. The sweetness of the apple goes really well with the parsnip and bacon rashers. The soup is comforting and perfect for a cold autumn or...
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Teriyaki Tofu patties, brocoli and rice dish
Delicious vegetable and tofu pattiesThis is a simple dish, perfect for a quick mid-week dinner. The tofu patties are easy to cook, and go well alongside the teriyaki sauce. This is also a completely vegan dish. Servings 2Prep time: 40minCook time:...
Chicken, mushroom and rice one pot
A delicious one pot, easy to cook and full of flavour This recipe makes for a great mid-week meal- there is a bit of prep to do beforehand but once everything is in the pot, you just let all the flavours combine and gently bubble away.Servings...
Plum and almond tart
A delicious dessert, combining sweet plums and crunchy almondsThis dessert is easy to cook, and only requires a few ingredients. The sweetness of plums goes really well with almonds, overall making for a great tart which is sure to impress....
Chocolate pots with cherries
A delicious combination of chocolate mousse, cherries and crushed chocolate biscuits These little dessert pots make for a delicious end to a meal. As they can be prepared in advance, they are perfect for a dinner party. Servings 15Prep time:...
A day trip to Gortyna in Crete
During our three-week holiday to Crete, (see our blog post here for what else we got up to), we did a day trip to Gortyna, which is located about an hour south of Heraklion. Gortyna has various remains of an ancient city spread out across a big...
Beef-filled aubergine rolls
Delicious bites, full of flavour This is an easy and tasty recipe, full of flavour and quick to put together. We served these aubergine rolls as a main but you can do smaller portions as a starter.Servings 2Prep time: 15minCook time:...
A one week stay in central Crete
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A one week stay at the InterContinental Crete
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