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If you’re looking for a flavourful, mayonnaise-free, potato salad recipe, this potato salad recipe will not disappoint! Bright, flavour-packed potato salad with tuna, broad beans, and tomatoes. A wonderful summer salad!
The spiced sausage meat is a welcome addition to this classic snack! They taste absolutely delicious – maybe the best I’ve ever tasted!
If you love blue cheese, you will love these burgers stuffed with Roquefort cheese. They are absolutely delicious as you get a great taste of oozing blue cheese in every mouthful. Ideal recipe for a summer barbecue!
This chicken salad recipe is the perfect summertime light bite. The chicken & pancetta give depth of flavour and the lettuce, avocado and tomato give it freshness, finished with homemade honey & mustard dressing. Delicious!
A wonderfully delicious meal to share with friends and family! All the accompaniments can be prepared in advance to create hassle-free entertaining!
Once you make homemade lemon curd you will never go back to shop bought, it is so quick and easy to make and absolutely delicious!
This salad is absolutely delicious and full of Mediterranean flavours with a marinade that doubles up as a dressing. A perfect summer lunch!
This is a brilliant recipe, which once you’ve made, I guarantee you will go on making because it’s just about the easiest and most tasty summer recipe. Delamere Dairy’s Goats Cheese Pearls are deliciously creamy and make this recipe!
Spruce up your summer salads with sweet & juicy Jerte Picota Cherries! Make this salad a main by adding shredded chicken!
This recipe is inspired by my recent trip to Portugal where I became addicted to Pasteis da Nata. These flaky, crispy custard tarts flavoured with lemon and cinnamon are absolutely delicious!
A frozen cocktail for dessert… this is so delicious and a very refreshing end to a meal. It contains as much alcohol as you’d expect to find in a cocktail, so be careful!
These have to be the BEST Spare Ribs I have tasted. They melt in your mouth…absolutely delicious!
If you are looking for a light, refreshing and easy to make dessert this is the one for you!
A wonderfully light, fresh and summery fish pie, absolutely delicious!
This tart explodes with flavours from the sweetness of the goat’s cheese to the earthy taste of thyme… what a wonderful combination. Serve warm or cold with a crisp green salad.
Treat your family & friends to this super delicious and easy to make no-bake strawberry & white chocolate cheesecake – a definite crowd pleaser!
A delicious, sweet and easy to make no-bake cheesecake. The combination of tangy lemon and rich white chocolate is hard to beat! If you have time homemade lemon curd is best with this recipe – try the Best Recipes UK Homemade Lemon Curd
This French-inspired Caramelised Onion Tart is bursting with flavor from juicy, caramelised onions, thyme and sharp cheddar & Gruyere cheese.
To celebrate Independence Day, there’s no better way to celebrate than with the USA’s famous SKIPPY® Peanut Butter. This sundae tastes absolutely amazing as it is topped with a delicious peanut butter hot fudge sauce and can be made in minutes! America’s original SKIPPY® Peanut Butter has a taste like no other peanut butter – creamy, smooth and addictively yummy. Just how peanut butter is supposed to taste! The whole family can enjoy the delicious taste and versatility of the …
This is a very simple cake to make but is also one of the most irresistible – lemon & elderflower what a perfect combination!
Fresh lemons, shallots and lemon juice bring out all the great flavours in these crispy crab cakes. Be careful not to overcook or they’ll be dry, instead of moist and delicate.
A cool, creamy, fresh and simple dip – a great accompaniment to Greek dishes.
This rich and creamy hummus is very easy to make and can be made in minutes. Serve with crunchy seasonal vegetables or warm pitta breads.
Take your taste buds to the Middle East with these lamb koftas that are packed full of flavour. They have the perfect combination of spices, herbs, nuts and with the richness of lamb.
This herby, garlicky, tangy, spicy and very green Chimichurri sauce is great on all kind of grilled meats.
No summer BBQ is complete without this steak marinade with chimichurri sauce! Easy, absolutely delicious and full of flavour! For the Chimichurri sauce – https://bestrecipesuk.com/recipes/the-best-chimichurri-sauce/
This potato salad has the perfect balance of sweet and salty from the beetroot and feta cheese. A wonderful side salad – delicious!
These smoked mackerel fish cakes with a dollop of horseradish sauce are so easy to make. They are so full of flavour and taste absolutely delicious. Serve with this tasty Beetroot, Feta & Potato Salad
To celebrate National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day I have partnered with SKIPPY® Peanut Butter. This SKIPPY® Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake is absolutely delicious & moreish. It has a rich, smooth and creamy peanut butter filling with pockets of strawberry made from strawberries and jam with a chocolate biscuit base. I think this has to be the best way to celebrate National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day – it is so #smoothlysatisfying 2 APRIL 2021 IS NATIONAL …
A very simple but delicious potato salad made with 3 mustard’s; wholegrain, Dijon and English. It is a great addition to any BBQ or picnic. It is also the perfect accompaniment to grilled meat, smoked salmon, prawns or ham. Can be served warm or cold!
The Scotch egg is a picnic favourite – these homemade favourites have been taken to the next level with a layer of fiery chorizo mixed in with the sausage meat that wraps the boiled eggs. Rolled in breadcrumbs and deep-fried till crisp, they also make a delicious starter, party snack or meal with a side salad.
A delicious dessert with the wow factor; creamy, with crunchy meringue and raspberry ripple! Even better you can prepare this in advance and it will keep in the freezer for up to a month.
This pork shoulder is marinated overnight in garlic, lime juice, oregano, cider vinegar, sugar and chilli powder, slow cooked for 6 hours until it falls apart. It is packed full of flavour and very easy to make. I love serving this pork with flat breads, salad and Spicy Peruvian Green Sauce It is the perfect recipe when feeding a crowd.
Take your scones to a new level with raspberries and white chocolate. They taste absolutely delicious, light & fluffy and are so easy to make. This scone recipe is the ultimate afternoon tea treat!
Delicate, fragrant cupcakes that taste absolutely heavenly – lemon & elder flower what a perfect combination! The brilliant bakeware products I used are from Masterclass UK – they make baking so effortless. Check them out – https://www.masterclass.co/
The key to the perfect quiche is simplicity!
Dark golden crispy skin and tender juicy meat makes this chicken a weekly must. It is delicious served with salad or seasonal vegetables.
A rich and creamy tart which is enhanced with fresh salmon and leek flavours!
An extremely delicious belly pork in barbecue sauce – juicy, tender and very simple to make.
This is not a classic New York Cheesecake but it is certainly one of the best. It is rich and creamy with a splash of white wine that makes this unique! Allow 2 hours cooling time & 8 hours chilling time.
This orzo pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics and BBQ’s! It has Feta cheese, chickpeas, olives, and a zingy lemon dressing – delicious.
These grilled chicken kebabs are a delicious addition to any BBQ. They are marinated in yogurt, lemon, garlic and spices.
This lamb shoulder tastes absolutely delicious and is fall off the bone tender. It is covered in Greek flavours and slow roasted for 5 hours. I served the lamb with roast potatoes, Greek salad and pitta. You can also serve with seasonal vegetables.
Once you try these Scotch Eggs you will never go back to shop bought again – they taste absolutely wonderful! Delicious eggs wrapped in flavoursome sausage meat and coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs.
Full of smoked salmon, horseradish and Gruyere cheese, this tart is hard to beat – it is absolutely stunning!
This classic salad of prawn & avocado has been given a refreshing twist with delicious segments of Florida Grapefruit and a wonderful tangy, sweet and super delicious Florida Grapefruit vinaigrette. It will make your salad taste like summer! It is the perfect salad for Spring/Summer and picnics and outdoor eating. Florida Grapefruit is a very versatile fruit to give your recipes a taste of summer. The fruit itself is actually very interesting, it has a much thinner peel than is …
This is a deliciously comforting jacket potato – a super tasty side or could even be served as a main!
These have to be the best fried onions for burgers and hot dogs – the perfect accompaniment for any BBQ. They are always a great hit with family and friends.
This delicious Peruvian Green Sauce is fresh, vibrant and ever so tasty, it can be drizzled on anything from the grill. In fact once you make this sauce you will be drizzling it on everything. The perfect recipe for a BBQ
This pork is marinated for 24 hours in garlic, orange & lime juice, oregano and cumin, slow cooked for 6 hours until it falls apart. It is packed full of flavour and very easy to make. I love serving this pork with flat breads, salad and Spicy Peruvian Green Sauce It is the perfect recipe when feeding a crowd.
A fantastic twist on a regular potato salad recipe, this dish includes crunchy sugar snap peas, hot smoked salmon and horseradish cream. Serve this as a great accompaniment to any quiche or savoury tart, or as a light summer meal – delicious!
This Victoria sponge cake recipe combines strawberries and cream and is the perfect easy bake for afternoon tea. Simplicity at its best!
As we head into British summer time, I have collaborated with https://www.prestige.co.uk/ to make some wonderful Caramelised Apple, Fennel & Chilli Sausage Rolls. These sweet and spicy sausage rolls filled with caramelised apple and onion, fennel and chilli flakes wrapped in golden buttery flaky puff pastry. They are absolutely delicious – probably the best I have ever tasted. They will make a fantastic addition to any family picnic- a definite must try!
This salad brings together some delicious flavours of Greece in a dish that is super tasty, fresh and easy to prepare!
This recipe was inspired by my last trip to Portugal. This recipe is easy to make and it tastes so good – increase the spice to suit your taste!
This is a lovely light and easy strawberry cake recipe with fresh strawberries baked into the batter. The perfect cake for a summers day!
A delicious hot & spicy alternative to cod fishcakes. These fish cakes are so simple to make and taste absolutely delicious with this fresh tomato salsa.
This absolutely delicious tart can be served as a main or as a brilliant starter. This is perfect for entertaining and can be made in advance!
This fresh raspberry and lemon cake is exploding with fresh flavours – it is super delicious and topped with a wonderful creamy raspberry icing. The perfect cake for afternoon tea.
Quiche always goes down well, delicious served hot or cold. If blue cheese doesn’t take your fancy then you can use cheddar or any other hard cheese.
This tomato salad is very versatile and full of flavour. It can be served on its own but goes perfectly with fish! It has to be one of my favourite salads. What makes this even better is that I have made this recipe using home-grown Basil that I have grown using a Nouri Indoor Smart Garden that I was gifted. I definitely don’t have green fingers but the Nouri Smart Garden made growing the basil effortless. You can grow your …
This simple Greek chicken marinade infuses the chicken with lemon, garlic and oregano and keeps the chicken super juicy and tender. Delicious and easy to make!
This marinade adds so much flavour to your juicy steak. It helps to tenderise and infuse the steak with flavour and creates a delicious steak. The Rump steak was gifted to me by Swaledale Butchers as part of the Classic Steak Box. The steak is one of the most delicious that I have ever tasted. The meat box arrived fresh not frozen and perfectly chilled. The quality is absolutely outstanding. Check out their website to see their wonderful selection of …
This salad brings together some delicious flavours and ingredients from Italy in a dish that is super tasty, fresh and easy to prepare!
The perfect summer recipe for outdoor dining; a rich and creamy quiche that is ever so delicious with a super tasty layer of tangy tomato chutney. I have also made this with Tomato & Chilli Chutney and it was absolutely gorgeous.
Wonderful juicy prawns with fresh asparagus and spaghetti coated in a delicious buttery garlic sauce. The prawns are absolutely amazing and were gifted to me by Bradley’s https://bradleysfish.com/ (they deliver throughout the UK) use the code Victoria-15 at check out for a 15% discount.
This chorizo quiche is so easy to make and always goes down well, delicious served hot or cold. If blue cheese doesn’t take your fancy then you can use cheddar or any other hard cheese.
This is a delicious no-fuss BBQ chicken marinade that can be made in minutes!
This is a delicious no-fuss BBQ sauce that can be made in minutes. The pork belly slices are extremely delicious, meaty, juicy and very simple to make!
Juicy grilled pesto chicken on a bed of crisp lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, cucumber and feta cheese drizzled with a delicious pesto salad dressing. A perfect salad for summer days!
The ultimate marinade for juicy chicken – it is easy and versatile, made with simple ingredients. The perfect recipe for the barbecue or oven.
Potato salad is a summer favourite and easy to rustle up. I have made many variations but this has to be the best – it is so tasty and simple to make! It is made with; mayo, Dijon & wholegrain mustard, anchovies, capers and spring onions, fresh mint & parsley.
Full of British smoked Trout, horseradish and Gruyere cheese, this tart is hard to beat – it is absolutely stunning! Perfect for the summer or all year around. British trout is so tasty, highly sustainable low in fat, high in vitamins a, d & omega 3 #ShoutOutForBritishTrout
These kebabs are absolutely delicious – juicy beef, crunchy nuts, oozing cheese and fresh herbs all encased in a crispy tortilla!
A rich and creamy quiche that is ever so tasty – if you don’t like blue cheese you can substitute it for Gruyere or cheddar.
This chicken kebab is absolutely bursting with flavour – it is so delicious! You must try this recipe! Perfect for the BBQ, under the grill or just as good on the hob.
This Strawberry Pavlova is marshmallowy in the centre with crisp and chewy edges piled high with whipped vanilla cream, drizzled with strawberry sauce and topped with delicious strawberries. The perfect summer dessert – well actually it is perfect for any time of the year!
This lamb is absolutely bursting with flavour and meltingly tender – it is coated on a easy to make shawarma spicy rub and then slow roasted until it falls apart. Serve as wraps with tasty Za’atar roast potatoes, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, hummus or minted yogurt and flat breads.