Author: Susanne Warnett
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Pasta with Bacon and Pesto
This is one of those really simple recipes that is really cheap yet filling. The type of pasta you use isn’t essential, but I like fusilli because the sauce sticks nicely to the twirly sides. You can make your own pesto sauce, but for convenience I always keep a jar on hand. My brother actually… Read more
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Perfect breakfast hash hangover cure!
When we were stationed in Florida we were lucky enough to visit New Orleans several times. We always stayed at the same guest house because it was in a great location, was dog friendly and did the most amazing breakfasts. This is my take on our favourite, which has the holy trinity of onions, bell… Read more
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Low-Carb Cottage Pie
A cottage pie is a wonderfully comforting thing, and as it’s very easy on the purse strings it would regularly turn up on our table when I was a kid. A traditional dish of minced beef with a mashed potato topping, it has always been a favourite of mine, though I am also quite partial to… Read more
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Sage and Onion Toad in the Hole
Who doesn’t like toad in the hole? For any non-Brits who might be confused, this is a classic dish of sausages cooked in batter – a comfort food staple because it’s cheap and very filling. Another classic combination is sage and onion; in this case chopped sage is added to the batter to mellow out… Read more