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Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that has been cherished for generations. The particular recipe hails once again from my Grandmothers time. Made from dried split peas, this hearty soup offers a  satisfying flavour that warms the soul, making it perfect for chilly days or cozy evenings. With its humble ingredients and simple preparation, […]

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Almond cake

This gluten-free almond cake is another recipe passed down from my beloved grandmother. Made with wholesome ingredients and packed with nutty flavors, this soft and moist cake is sure to brighten up any occasion. Perfect for those who are gluten intolerant or simply looking for a scrumptious dessert option, this cake is a must-try!

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Tuna stewed rice

This recipe is the ever popular “go to” when you don’t know what to make, and there are only staple ingredients in the cupboards as you haven’t had time to go food shopping. It’s an easy recipe to follow, and if you bake the rice as opposed to stewing it on the hob, it becomes foolproof. […]

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Chicken in beer and orange sauce

 This is one of my favourite chicken recipes. Easy to make and so so tasty. Unless you really like the taste of beer, use a blonde or light beer so that there is no bitter aftertaste. The orange juice will sweeten the sauce and balance the flavours perfectly. This dish can be served with mashed potatoes, […]

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Chicken Pepitoria

This recipe is one of the first dishes in my grandmother’s notebook. I remember eating this very often as it was one of my grandfather’s favourites. The nice thing about this dish, is that you get to soak up the remaining sauce with your bread after all the food has been consumed, which in my […]

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Beer Bread

This is one of the easiest bread recipes that I have ever made, and I have to admit was very surprised to see this in my Grandmother’s recipe book.  I have no idea where she could have picked this one up from, as it simply states Beer bread, and has no mention of whomsoever gave […]

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Menestra – traditional vegetable soup

This vegetable soup is traditionally prepared during the Easter\Lent period in Gibraltar. It’s a very thick vegetable soup, served with pasta and mounds of grated cheese on top. Although traditionally this dish is a starter , it’s also a great supper dish which will warm you from the inside out on a cold autumn or winter’s […]

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Quiche filling recipe

I  usually use this with my four ingredient quiche pastry uploaded one or two posts ago. There really is no rule to the kind of filling you add to your base, as long as it is not a wet concoction. The  wet ingredients should always be the milk/cream or a mix of both and the eggs […]

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Croquettes – with a potato base

This is my go to croquette recipe for any type of leftovers meats I might have, although I have to say I prefer using Chicken, Turkey and Tuna for these rather than meat, but this is my personal preference and I have family members who regularly make this with left over roasts etc. This might […]

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Easy Crusty Bread

My recipes are usually pretty simple both to make and follow, but this recipe is almost 100% foolproof. You’ll need a Dutch oven or a sealable deep Pyrex dish and your good to go. There are two ways to make this bread, either mix all ingredients the night before and once incorporated leave to rise […]

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