Everyday recipes with a witchy twist, from the kitchen of a British hearth witch.

Author: Susanne Warnett

  • Pasta with Bacon and Pesto

    Pasta with Bacon and Pesto
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    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

  • Perfect breakfast hash hangover cure!

    Perfect breakfast hash hangover cure!
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    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

  • Low-Carb Cottage Pie

    Low-Carb Cottage Pie
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    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

  • Sage and Onion Toad in the Hole

    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