This recipe for Chow Fan (Egg Fried Rice), is our old Amah’s recipe, that mum adopted, and which was one of my favourite meals

Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood

This recipe for Chow Fan (Egg Fried Rice), is our old Amah’s recipe, that mum adopted, and which was one of our favourite meals when I was growing up.

Also known as Chao Fan, it’s a Cantonese egg fried rice dish that is a staple recipe in Hong Kong and the Canton area of China.

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A fabulous recipe for Old-Fashioned Fish Pie to chase away those winter blues, although you can of course make this fish pie all year

Lightened Up Healthy Recipe

A fabulous recipe for Old-Fashioned Fish Pie to chase away those winter blues, although you can of course make this fish pie all the year round.

It’s a classic recipe for fish pie, but lightened up, with fewer calories than usual – but with no compromise on the taste.

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BBQ Greek Style Salmon Kebabs – Made with Alaskan Salmon and perfect for a summer BBQ. Can be prepared and marinated ahead of time.

*Commissioned Work*

My recipe for BBQ Greek Style Salmon Kebabs was specially commissioned by Alaska Seafood UK and Blogilicious for National Barbecue Week earlier this month.

We all love salmon, and especially Alaskan wild salmon – the colour and taste is so vibrant, and it’s super healthy too, which works well with my healthy eating diet. 

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Recipes & Menu for Burns Night – A selection of fabulous seasonal recipes and menu ideas for Burns Night – and NOT just Haggis, Bashed Neeps and Tatties!

Raspberry and Whisky Cream Pots

Hello and welcome to a new week. Today my post is all about Recipes & Menu for Burns Night. And, I have a selection of fabulous seasonal recipes and menu ideas for Burns Night to share with you, and NOT just Haggis, Bashed Neeps and Tatties!

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Today’s recipe for Easy Bánh Mì Sub Sandwich is a really quick and easy cheat’s version of the traditional VIETNAMESE BÁNH MÌ sandwich, a classic Franco-Vietnamese fusion cuisine street food snack.

An Asian Inspired Hoagie Sub Sandwich for Autumn Snackage

Today’s recipe for Easy Bánh Mì Sub Sandwich is a really quick and easy cheat’s version of the traditional VIETNAMESE BÁNH MÌ, a recipe which is already on Lavender & Lovage here:

VIETNAMESE BÁNH MÌ SANDWICH

These were made in about 15 minutes, and they were made all the easier as I hosted a Vietnamese dinner party last night, so, I had lots of the necessary herbs, sauces and veggies to hand.

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My recipe for Mushroom Tikka Masala is quick and simple, as the Tikka Masala mixture is from a ready made spice mix from Geeta’s.

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A Quick and Simple Recipe with Geeta’s

My specially created recipe for Mushroom Tikka Masala is quick and simple, and is made all the easier, as the Tikka Masala mixture is from a ready made spice mix from Geeta’s.

Their tikka spice mix is a delicious blend of spices from the North Indian region of Punjab, which creates an exquisite marinade for meats, vegetables and fish.

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My recipe for Tandoori Butter King Prawns is so easy to prepare and make, as it uses a packet of Geeta’s amazing Tandoori Marinade.

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With Geeta’s Indian Spice Mix

My recipe for Tandoori Butter King Prawns is so easy to prepare and make, as it uses a packet of Geeta’s amazing Tandoori Marinade.

Just mix the marinade with yoghurt, tomato puree, lemon juice and a couple of minced garlic cloves, and allow to marinate for a couple of hours, although 10 to 15 minutes if fine if you don’t have the time.

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Today’s recipe for Seafood & Smoked Salmon Wreath is a fabulous way to serve seafood and smoked salmon, which makes a stunning centrepiece. I’ve also made an edible Cheese & Charcuterie Wreath, which went down extremely well.

Easy to Assemble for Celebratory Meals & Buffets

The Cheese & Charcuterie Wreath

Today’s recipe for Seafood & Smoked Salmon Wreath is a fabulous way to serve seafood and smoked salmon. A beautiful edible wreath which makes a stunning centrepiece for any celebratory dinner party or buffet table.

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Plus, how to choose the right BBQ

We had an early Summer this year, during March, April and May, and it seems it is still on the cards as the forecast for the weekend is hot and sunny. So, what better way to enjoy this outdoor season than host a BBQ for close friends and family. We LOVE to eat al fresco, it’s such a sultry way of enjoying the Summer season, and a BBQ is always our preferred way of cooking.

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Cruise Brunching in Style on Viking Orion – Viking passengers who are on a cruise of 12 days or longer, are treated to a very special brunch, set in and around the main pool and in the Winter Garden.

Viking Cruises

I’m a big fan of brunch, later than breakfast and before lunch; it seems to me it’s the perfect way to ease into the day when you have time or you are on holiday.

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