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A Modern Mother’s crepe recipe; aka “Daddy’s special pancakes”

When I was growing up in California, my four siblings and I would beg our father to make “Daddy’s Special Pancakes” on Sunday mornings. They were paper-thin pancakes that he’d filled with strawberry and apricot jam. It wasn’t until I visited the UK in my 20s that I realised …

Succotash with sweet corn, red peppers, onions and roasted sweet potatoes

OK, so I know succotash is supposed to have beans in it. My “special” version takes advantage of what was in my veg box! Plus, I roasted some of the veggies for extra flavour. You could easily throw in a tin of shelled beans to add protein and make it …

A Modern Mother’s delicious lemon drizzle cake

When the weather turns cold, I turn to baking! With yesterday’s arctic conditions, I felt like making a cake. I googled “lemon drizzle cake” and this recipe from Charlotte appeared. I have to agree it is one of the best lemon drizzle recipes I’ve tried. This one is also has the …

Easy apple tarte tatin recipe

I love this time of the year, when there is a glut of shiny apples and juicy pears. We make lots of crumbles, crisps, cakes and muffins. Here’s another one of our favourite apple recipes: Apple Tarte Tatin. It’s not made the traditional way in one hob-to-oven dish, but it’s …

Marco and the perfect Christmas turkey

I beamed in relief. He remembered me! I’ve met Marco Pierre White at least a half dozen times, the first time at BlogHer in San Diego. Then we’ve done a couple work events with him. He’s even been to my house! Each time he is polite, charming and full …

Family traditions: Making Gravenstein apple pie

When I was growing up our family holidays were spent at the Russian River in Northern California. Back then it wasn’t the trendy bohemian destination it is today. We went there because a family friend owned a sprawling log house on the riverbank, and our large family could stay economically. We’d play …

My Christmas Cake – Part II

Here's the finished cake! What do you think?

Look at my muscles!

I’ve got a confession to make: I’ve never cooked muscles. I love to eat them, but they always seem, erm, a bit complicated. I can never remember when they are in season (months with Rs?) and I knew there was something else to be aware of (if they don’t open? if …

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A Modern Mother’s crepe recipe; aka “Daddy’s special pancakes”

Succotash with sweet corn, red peppers, onions and roasted sweet potatoes

A Modern Mother’s delicious lemon drizzle cake

Easy apple tarte tatin recipe

Marco and the perfect Christmas turkey

Family traditions: Making Gravenstein apple pie

My Christmas Cake – Part II

Look at my muscles!

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