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Author: Kristina

I like to cook! I have always been involved in making and creating food from as far back as I remember. My mother is an amazing baker and cook and I have grown up eating anything from hearty slow cooked meat dishes to homemade apple strudel. My mums native country is Germany but my parents have a house in Italy so whenever we go over to theirs for lunch or supper we are always treated to an eclectic mixture of foods.

Before having children I decided they too would love to be in the kitchen like me but little did I know that parenting is not at all what you expect. My 8 year old son Charlie loves eating anything and everything but doesn't share my passion for culinary creativity whilst my 5 year daughter Poppy loves getting stuck in. She, however, is not as keen on eating things which don't contain sugar!

Anyone can cook its all about taste, smell and not being afraid to just have a go. I always say to people "what is the worst that can happen". I know lots of people who are too scared to even try and deviate from a recipe in case it goes wrong. I have had plenty of things go wrong, however, they are usually perfectly edible.

I am visually impaired and in some areas of life things can be a bit more a challenge but the kitchen is a leveller you don't have to be able to see miles to be a great cook!

My main focus in the kitchen is on delicious family food which is easy to prepare yet is still full of flavour.

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Quick dinners, Quick lunch, Winter warmers

Meat free fridge raid tray bake

Yup I am running out of things to eat, I …

by Kristinaupdated on 15th November 201815th November 2018Leave a Comment on Meat free fridge raid tray bake
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Quick dinners, Quick lunch, Soup, Winter warmers

Broccoli and Stilton soup with walnut crumble topping

Ok, so it’s not exactly In a bleak mid winter …

by Kristinaon 14th November 201814th November 2018Leave a Comment on Broccoli and Stilton soup with walnut crumble topping
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after school snack, Pudding, Sweet treats

Salted caramel apple tartlets – vegan friendly!

I had nothing for my kidlets to eat after school …

by Kristinaon 13th November 201813th November 2018Leave a Comment on Salted caramel apple tartlets – vegan friendly!
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after school snack, Quick dinners

Cheddar and hazelnut shortbread

This recipe is all the genius work of @bbcgoodfood I …

by Kristinaon 12th November 201812th November 2018Leave a Comment on Cheddar and hazelnut shortbread
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Millionaire shortbread

We were invited to a lovely Diwali party today. I …

by Kristinaon 11th November 201811th November 2018Leave a Comment on Millionaire shortbread
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Quick dinners, Quick lunch, Winter warmers

Spicy bean stew (veggie alternative available)

My new fav ingredient is Nduja di Spilinga – basically …

by Kristinaon 9th November 20189th November 2018Leave a Comment on Spicy bean stew (veggie alternative available)
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after school snack, Healthy snacks, Quick dinners, Quick lunch

Vegan mint pesto

This is inspired by my lovely friend Sara. Such a …

by Kristinaon 8th November 20188th November 2018Leave a Comment on Vegan mint pesto
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Quick dinners, Winter warmers

Overnight pulled pork

We have got friends coming over for dinner  , and …

by Kristinaupdated on 7th November 20187th November 2018Leave a Comment on Overnight pulled pork
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Choc chip gingerbread

November  is one of my fav times of the year, …

by Kristinaupdated on 6th November 20186th November 2018Leave a Comment on Choc chip gingerbread
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Buttery almond pear cake

Buttery Almond pear cake  We had a friend over for …

by Kristinaon 5th November 20185th November 2018Leave a Comment on Buttery almond pear cake
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Quick dinners, Winter warmers

4 minute one pot sausage bean bake

It’s been freezing lately. My lovely friend  Sara is over …

by Kristinaupdated on 4th November 20184th November 2018Leave a Comment on 4 minute one pot sausage bean bake
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Quick lunch, Soup, Winter warmers

Thai butternut squash soup

I seem to have been a day out with this …

by Kristinaupdated on 1st November 20181st November 2018Leave a Comment on Thai butternut squash soup
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Healthy snacks, Quick lunch

Olive tapenade

I love anything umami, my favourite pizza is olives and …

by Kristinaon 31st October 201831st October 2018Leave a Comment on Olive tapenade
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Quick lunch, Soup

Black bean and olive soup.

Come October we eat lots of soup, it’s filling, quick …

by Kristinaupdated on 30th October 201830th October 2018Leave a Comment on Black bean and olive soup.
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after school snack, Sweet treats

Crunchy oat dunking biscuits

It’s been really cold outside and proper tea drinking weather. …

by Kristinaon 29th October 201829th October 2018Leave a Comment on Crunchy oat dunking biscuits
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Bread, Quick dinners, Summer food

Coriander and dukkah flatbreads

Flatbreads are pretty much the easiest thing in the world …

by Kristinaupdated on 28th October 201828th October 2018Leave a Comment on Coriander and dukkah flatbreads
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Quick dinners

5 minute red cabbage and walnut salad

I guess I would describe this is a slightly lighter …

by Kristinaon 27th October 201827th October 2018Leave a Comment on 5 minute red cabbage and walnut salad
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Quick dinners

No prep gnocchi traybake

Half term seems to be getting the better of me …

by Kristinaupdated on 26th October 201826th October 2018Leave a Comment on No prep gnocchi traybake
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chicken, Quick dinners

Paillard of chicken with lemon and thyme

I have just beaten the heck out of a chicken …

by Kristinaon 25th October 201825th October 2018Leave a Comment on Paillard of chicken with lemon and thyme
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Quick dinners

15 minute creamy pasta

 We were out all day with friends playing crazy golf …

by Kristinaon 23rd October 201823rd October 2018Leave a Comment on 15 minute creamy pasta
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