Made some delicious malt loaf today after work...its a family favorite and although the recipe makes 3 x 1lb loaves it disappears in no time at all. Its not the same as the bought malt loaf, the one that sticks to your teeth, it's much lighter almost cake like but with a lovely malty flavour.

I have been neglecting the blogs...been so busy with the deli job and the family.
Tonight was minty lamb meat balls in home made pitta bread....yummy.

Home made pitta is so easy you just need a basic bread recipe either white or brown, prove as normal, knock it back and divide into portions, mould into balls, roll out on a floured surface, leave for 10 - 15 mins and then bake for about 6 minutes. I bake mine on a pizza stone.

I have to admit to buying the meatballs ready made...just bake at home...from the farm where we buy all our meat.

Tasty Carrot and Lentil soup

Lunch today is carrot and lentil soup, really easy and quick too. And if you are watching your weight the whole pan comes out at 8 weight watchers points.

You will need
600g Carrots grated (top and tailed but dont bother peeling them)
140g red lentils
2 tbsps cumin seeds
Large pinch of chilli flakes
2 tsps olive oil
125ml skimmed milk (use full if your not slimming)
1l vegetable stock ( use a cube)

Dry fry the seeds and chilli in a pan to toast them, remove half from the pan for garnish. add all the other ingredients and bring to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.
Season to taste.
Grind the reserved seeds slightly in a pestle and mortar and sprinkle on top when serving.

Ditch the ready meals!!

In the coming weeks this is where to find all those recipes...you know the ones that make you say mmmm how've you made that! Will add some kitchen tips and hints too. So watch this space...