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  • Photograph of How I Roast Chicken for a Roast Chicken Dinner
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    How I Roast Chicken for a Roast Chicken Dinner

    By Susan / 27th October 2020

    Succulent and tender chicken meat cooked with and surrounded by a delicious layer of Sage, Onion and Sausagemeat Stuffing. The chicken is infused with the flavours from the stuffing, whilst at the same time, it bastes the…

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    Roast Dinner Vegetarian Nut Loaf

    By Susan / 26th October 2020

    This delicious nutty, cheesy loaf loaded with vegetables and seeds is what I serve for Emma when we have a roast chicken dinner. She has it with Caramelised Onion Gravy with Marsala Wine and Maple Syrup and…

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    Shepherd’s Pie

    By Susan / 20th October 2020

    The ultimate winter comfort food. A thick layer of luscious minced meat coated in a silky, flavourful gravy, all topped with light, fluffy and buttery mashed potato and served with more luscious gravy! Oh my, comfort food…

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    Lobster Risotto

    By Susan / 18th October 2020

    Lobster in lockdown was a wonderful way to escape from this crazy and mundane world we all inhabit. We all need to find our own coping strategies and ours is normally excellent food and wine during the…

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    Niku Jaga

    By Susan / 13th October 2020

    Niku Jaga is a warm, comforting Japanese meat stew made from potatoes, sliced beef, (although pork is often used in Eastern Japan) shirataki noodles, carrots, onion and a delectable sweetened stock made from dashi, soy sauce, cooking…

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    Butter Chicken

    By Susan / 10th October 2020

    Tender chunks of warmly spiced, melt in the mouth chicken fillet marinated in yoghurt and lemon juice with cumin, coriander, cardamom, chilli and garam masala, swathed in a heavenly sauce loaded with tomatoes, ginger, spices, cream and…

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    Toad in the Hole

    By Susan / 4th October 2020

    The rain is crashing down, the wind is swirling around the garden, the leaves are flying off the trees and making a new carpet on my muddy, wet lawn. Autumn has landed. And so too has comfort…

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    Chicken Tikka

    By Susan / 15th September 2020

    Warmly spiced with the flavours of cumin, coriander, cardamom, chilli and garam masala, these melt in the mouth chunks of tender chicken are cooked to perfection, on the barbecue or in the oven. I like to serve…

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    Chicken Risotto with Crispy Sage and Prosciutto

    By Susan / 6th September 2020

    Creamy, buttery, and loaded with chicken, sage and salty prosciutto, this delicious risotto is simple and quick to make, packs a huge flavour punch and will convince your guests you are a genius in the kitchen! I…

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    Crab Pasta with Tomatoes, Garlic, Chilli and Lemon

    By Susan / 24th June 2020

    Sweet white crab with tomatoes, garlic, lemon, wine and chilli, loaded with fresh herbs. Serve with linguine, spaghetti or fettuccine, and perhaps a crisp salad and some ciabatta or fresh/garlic bread on the side. Fresh and zesty…

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My name is Susan. Food is my passion – cooking and eating (of course!) delicious, flavourful, seasonal, healthy (most of the time!) and easy to prepare family food influenced by my travels, family and friends. Read more

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Homemade White Bread Baking bread is wonderfully Homemade White Bread
 
Baking bread is wonderfully therapeutic – there is something very satisfying about creating an artisan bakery version of such a staple product, in no time at all. Not only does it taste better, it costs a fraction of the price of shop bought, the house will smell incredible whilst it bakes and, very importantly, it is not full of preservatives. As a result, it doesn’t last as long, but, to be honest, it doesn’t need to! Obviously, it is best served on the day it is made, but it is so good, it will disappear exceedingly quickly. Fortuitously, if you have any left, it is still wonderful the next day and by the third day, it will make great toast. However, if you don’t want to make such a big loaf, this recipe can be easily halved.
 
I think a lot of people are put off bread making because of the time it takes. It can take up to 5 hours from start to finish to make this loaf. However, most of this is hands-off time. If you use a food processor like I do, the hands-on time is minimal: maximum 15 minutes. If you are kneading by hand: 25 minutes. The remainder of the time the dough is rising or cooking. You do need to be around to check on the dough from time to time though, so plan your day, and then it is really very easy.

Ingredients:

- 500g strong white flour
- 1 x 7g sachet easy bake dried yeast
- 1½ tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 50g very soft unsalted butter
- 275ml – 325ml luke-warm water
 
You will also need:
 
- 1 – 2 tsp oil (to grease a bowl for the dough to rise in)
- extra flour for kneading and topping
- 500ml water, for cooking
 
To read more about this recipe, or to find other great recipes, please take a look at www.daffodilkitchen.com or go to the link in my bio, tap on the picture and go straight to the recipe.

If you make this recipe, do please tag me on @daffodil_kitchen. 💛🌼
Wadadli Spiced Roast chicken and Coconut Gravy I Wadadli Spiced Roast chicken and Coconut Gravy
 
If you try no other new recipes this spring, I urge you to make this incredible roast chicken from Antigua. Spicy, herby, melt in the mouth roast chicken, with a crispy skin, is served with a coconut gravy and traditional roast chicken accompaniments. It is delicious with roast or mashed potatoes, and some steamed vegetables of your choice. Yorkshire puddings also work exceedingly well, or even some steamed rice.
 
I came across this recipe in the February 2025 edition of Waitrose Food magazine. It is a recipe from chef and broadcaster, Andi Oliver. Andi is probably best known for her role in the television cooking show, Great British Menu. She describes this dish as being ‘love in action.’ She says that ‘this pot of food is all the love language we need; within it lie all the answers.’ I could not agree more; it is amazing! Apparently the ancient Arawak name for Antigua is Wadadli; this delicious and comforting dish encompasses and makes the most of the island’s fragrant spices.
 
Ingredients:
- 1.5 – 2kg whole chicken
- 1 med onion, halved
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 400ml can good quality coconut milk
 
Spice oil:
- 15g fresh ginger, peeled, roughly chopped
- 35g/10 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 spring onions, trimmed, roughly chopped
- 20g coriander leaves
- 20g flat leaf parsley
- 1½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
- ¾ teaspoon fine salt, to taste
- 100ml olive oil
 
To serve:
- fresh chopped coriander and parsley
- lemon wedges
 
To read more about this recipe, or to find other great recipes, please take a look at www.daffodilkitchen.com or go to the link in my bio, tap on the picture and go straight to the recipe.

If you make this recipe, do please tag me on @daffodil_kitchen. 💛🌼
Easter Bark If you are looking for a ‘homemade Easter Bark
 
If you are looking for a ‘homemade’ and incredibly quick and easy treat for Easter, and/or looking for a fun activity for your children, this Easter Bark could be just what you are looking for. It is so easy, that you really do not even need a recipe. You simply melt your favourite chocolate – it could be milk, white or dark, in a warm oven for less than 10 minutes, swirl the top and then add your choice of Easter goodies and treats. If you don’t have anything Easter related, sprinkles work really well too. Let it set and voila! Happy Easter! 🐣
 
I saw this recipe on @puddingforbreakfast’s wonderful insta site. She has many fabulous recipes with incredible photographs – you should definitely take a look and follow her.
 
Ingredients:

- your choice of chocolate. I made 2 barks – one with 2 x 180g bars of milk chocolate and the other with 3 x 180g bars
- Easter chocolate treats – I used mini eggs and Maltesers’ bunnies. Or use sprinkles.

Instructions:
 
NB The chocolate needs time to set so you need to start making this bark around 2 – 3 hours before you want to eat or gift it.
 
1 Line baking tray(s) with baking parchment. Preheat oven 80°C/175°F (fan 60°C).
2 Lay whole bars of chocolate on trays. Heat in oven 5 – 10 mins. Keep a close eye on it – you want the chocolate to melt, not cook or burn. Mine took 8 mins.
3 When soft, remove from oven, swirl with knife to blend the squares. Allow to cool 5 mins.
4 Decorate with your favourite treats and leave to set.
5 Break off pieces and enjoy!
 
To read more about this recipe, or to find other great recipes, please take a look at www.daffodilkitchen.com or go to the link in my bio, tap on the picture and go straight to the recipe.

If you make this recipe, do please tag me on @daffodil_kitchen. 💛🌼
Bara Pasg - Easter Bread Bara Pasg, translated as Bara Pasg - Easter Bread

Bara Pasg, translated as Easter Bread, is my version of a festive Bara Brith, dressed up as a Simnel Cake. If, like me, you haven’t made a Simnel Cake, but you are looking for a last minute and quick alternative, this recipe could be your answer. Whilst lighter than a traditional Simnel, it comes together very quickly and can be eaten straight away. As a nod to Easter traditions, it is decorated in the same way as the classic cake, including the 11 marzipan balls which represent the 11 apostles. The marzipan in the centre melts into and infuses the cake, as well as helping to keep it moist. It is full of wonderful flavours and perfect if you have a houseful of visitors. Happy Easter!

What is Bara Brith?
 
Famous in Wales, Bara Brith, literally translated as speckled loaf, was originally made from a yeasted dough speckled with dried fruits. It is now more commonly made as a cake, in the shape of a loaf and is frequently served with butter. It is made with tea or some other liquid such as juice or milk and loaded with dried fruits and sometimes some spices as well.
 
To read more about this recipe, or to find other great recipes, please take a look at www.daffodilkitchen.com or go to the link in my bio, tap on the picture and go straight to the recipe.

If you make this recipe, do please tag me on @daffodil_kitchen. 💛🌼
Leek and Potato Soup or Vichyssoise The weather Leek and Potato Soup or Vichyssoise
 
The weather in London is all over the place at the moment. One minute sunny and warm, the next wet and cold. A bit like this soup, which is equally delicious served hot or cold! If you are looking for a quick lunch recipe or a starter this Easter weekend, why not give this recipe a try? It will work wherever you are and whatever the weather. 
 
This classic, creamy, velvety smooth soup is made from a wonderful blend of gently sautéed and steamed leeks, potato and onion. It is a fabulous example of how 6 simple ingredients can come together so quickly to create a smooth and luxurious dish. We often think of soups as a warming winter dish but this wonderfully versatile recipe straddles all the seasons. It can be served hot, to warm you on a cold day, or cold, to cool you on a hot day. Either way, garnish with a swirl of extra cream, your choice of garnishes and some fresh bread.
 
Vichyssoise, which is served cold, is often prepared with more cream than hot Leek and Potato Soup. However, make both to suit your own palate. It is always the best way to cook!
 
Ingredients:
- 50g unsalted butter
- 125g white onion, peeled and chopped
- 350g leeks, white and pale green part only, washed and chopped
- 250g floury potatoes, peeled and chopped. I use Maris Piper 
- ½ – 1 tsp fine salt
- 500ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 100ml – 250ml milk, as needed, or use cream. 

To serve:
- fresh cream
- sautéed leeks
- croutons
- chopped fresh herbs such as chives or spring onions
- grinding of black pepper
- fresh bread
 
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