A Dash of Ginger

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Pan Fried Venison + Blackberry Sauce

Hellooo, I hope everybody survived their first post-Christmas week of normality? I don’t think my body has quite adjusted to getting up early and not eating chocolate at regular intervals, but we’ll get there 😉 This is the first time I’ve featured pan fried venison (or any other kind of steak) on the blog, mainly because it is almost impossible to cook, plate and photograph Read Post

Garlic Kale with Crispy Bacon

I know what you’re thinking: “oh look, yet another ‘healthy’ January recipe”. But, look a little closer  at this garlic kale and you’ll see that the recipe involves not only kale but super crispy bacon and a healthy dose of garlicky butter. It’s what I like to call ‘superfoods made good’ (see also: nutty avocado quinoa salad, kale cauliflower cheese). What I’m trying to say is, Read Post

Vanilla Buttermilk Waffles

Happy New Year! Can you tell there’s no January detoxing going on here?? We actually ate these vanilla buttermilk waffles on the last day of 2015 but I plan on making them again asap! Last March Ricky got me  a waffle iron for my birthday. Who wants jewellery when you can have crispy, fluffy waffles at your fingertips every. single. day. Erm, just me?? Anyway, Read Post

2015 Reader Survey

A Dash of Ginger 2015 Reader Survey Can you believe it’s mere days away from Christmas?? I feel like life has been pretty hectic lately so I am 100% ready to spend the next week relaxing with friends and family! This is just a quick post to let you know that I want to hear what you guys think about A Dash of Ginger so Read Post

Amaretto Chocolate Truffles

I’m baaaack! I couldn’t resist putting together at least one festive recipe post so here’s a little something to tide you over until the new year when I’ll get properly back into the swing of things. Christmas baking is one of my absolute favourite things about the festive season. Things can get a little crazy around this time of year though, and sometimes you just Read Post

7 Food Blogs You Should Be Following

You might have noticed that I’ve been a bit absent around here over the past couple of months. To be perfectly honest, I’ve been struggling to keep on top of regular posting alongside everything else. I absolutely love creating and sharing recipes on here, but I never want it to feel like a chore and lately it’s started to. I’ve got no plans to hang Read Post

Cinnamon Sponge Cake + Brown Butter Frosting

The making of this cinnamon sponge cake has taught me several things: 1. Brown butter frosting is pretty much the best thing ever 2. Autumnal flavours make for amazing cakes 3. Trying to smooth frosting over a cake with no gaps is virtually impossible and has confirmed that bake off is most definitely not in my future! This bake was initially going to be a Read Post

Baked Salmon + White Wine Cream Sauce

Heeey, it’s been a while hasn’t it? Every time exams come rolling around I promise myself I’m going to be mega organised and have posts scheduled but I think it’s high time I accepted that I am just not that person. Soz guys. Anyway, time for food! This baked salmon recipe is one that I made as part of the Waitrose eating organic challenge so Read Post

Red Wine Lamb Ragu

Sometimes, after a long day, the only thing that will suffice is comfort food. Good, carb-heavy, rich comfort food. This spaghetti topped with red wine lamb ragu is exactly the kind of thing that hits that spot. This saucy, meaty dish is kind of like an upgrade on regular bolognese. Lamb has a much more robust flavour than beef, which means it stands up well to the Read Post

Kale Cauliflower Cheese

Today in “how to make a superfood super unhealthy”: smother it in cheese! Heh, I’m joking, I’m joking. This kale cauliflower cheese is actually one of my favourite healthier alternatives to mac n cheese. It’s got all the cheesy indulgence of the classic but with more veg & less stodge. Meaning there’s plenty room left over for dessert 😉 This recipe is one that I made Read Post