

dorsetcountrylife
- Apr 13
Wild Garlic Butter Recipe
With April comes the beginning of an abundance of foraging opportunities. This is a time when I make my wild garlic butter and wow it...


dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 27
Thai Green Curry with Prawns Recipe
We've both been on a bit of a health kick over the winter season, which seems like an odd time to begin a healthy eating and lifestyle...


dorsetcountrylife
- Nov 9, 2021
Our Foodies Christmas Gift Guide
*Ad - Gifted. All opinions are our own. It has to be said we are two girls that love our food! However, the thing we love most is putting...


dorsetcountrylife
- Oct 23, 2021
Dorset Raspberry Jam Recipe
Raspberry Jam is my absolute favourite and I don’t just love eating it, I love to make it, eat and gift it! This year I have decided to...


dorsetcountrylife
- Sep 23, 2021
Poor Man's Capers Recipe
One of the things I love the most about the allotment is that I learn something new everyday there. Not just by my own trial and error,...


dorsetcountrylife
- Sep 16, 2021
Green Tomato and Chilli Chutney Recipe
I love green tomato chutney and the thought of popping open a jar of my green tomato and chilli chutney on Boxing Day to go with cold...


dorsetcountrylife
- Aug 25, 2021
Monkfish Skewers 4 Ways!
If you have ever seen a whole monkfish you would think it was something from a horror movie, but fishmongers generally sell them without...


dorsetcountrylife
- Jun 21, 2021
How to Pick A Crab
I can understand while people are daunted by the idea of buying a freshly cooked crab and preparing it themselves, with talk of dead...


dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 30, 2021
Our Guide to Easter 2021
*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are our own. Once again we're all about to experience an Easter unlike our traditional ones of the past, where...


dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 22, 2021
Slow Cooked Chicken Tikka Kebab Recipe
It's starting to come to the end of the traditional slow cooker season, though to be honest I use mine the whole year round... especially...


dorsetcountrylife
- Dec 18, 2020
Roast Parsnips Recipe
I grew parsnips again this year on Lottie. Thompson and Morgan’s “Tender and True”. And as last year they have been a great success. But...


dorsetcountrylife
- Dec 18, 2020
Make Bread Sauce in Advance Recipe
My Mr loves bread sauce and seriously if I forgot the turkey at Christmas I think he'd forgive me, but if I forgot the bread sauce...well...


dorsetcountrylife
- Dec 15, 2020
Christmas Ready Super Crispy Roast Potatoes Recipe
Taking the stress out of the Christmas dinner is something that’s really important to me. Freeing up as much time as possible to spend...


dorsetcountrylife
- Dec 15, 2020
Pigs in Blankets Recipe
A real money saver at Christmas is making your own pigs in blankets. It really is child’s play and only takes minutes to prepare, and the...


dorsetcountrylife
- Dec 8, 2020
Christmas Red Cabbage Recipe
Every year I make the same Christmas red cabbage recipe because my family always requests it. I roll my eyes and say ok with a sigh , but...


dorsetcountrylife
- Dec 1, 2020
The "C" Word
Yes, here we go,.... we are now hurtling towards Christmas and we can no longer ignore it or hold back the tide. So how about facing it...


dorsetcountrylife
- Nov 27, 2020
Courgette & Curry Soup Recipe
Through the summer months I had a glut of courgettes and one of the ways to use them was to make courgette and curry soup. This is a real...


dorsetcountrylife
- Nov 21, 2020
Coq Au Vin Recipe
I love coq au vin and it's just a really nice meal to serve up as a winter warmer or if you have dinner guests. It’s fabulous served with...


dorsetcountrylife
- Oct 16, 2020
Tomatoes, Tomatoes and More Tomatoes
When you just have a glut of tomatoes and don't know what to do with them all, here is the most delicious solution ever...


dorsetcountrylife
- Oct 6, 2020
Homemade Piccalilli Recipe
I really like to pickle and preserve and I will gradually do this over the months


dorsetcountrylife
- Sep 30, 2020
Homemade Apple and Mint Jelly Recipe
I love apple mint jelly and although there are many recipes out and I have tried a few, this is the one I use year in and year out.


dorsetcountrylife
- Sep 19, 2020
Oven Baked Sea Bream Recipe
This dish is as most of my favourites is a simple dish to prepare and cook, but is packed with
amazing flavours.


dorsetcountrylife
- Sep 16, 2020
Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
This is one of those great prep before recipes and sling it in the oven when you need it, and is tried and tested.


dorsetcountrylife
- Aug 12, 2020
Lemon, Chilli & Mint Crab Linguine
This recipe is one of my favourite crab recipes not only because it is simple to make but because of the mint. It really lifts the dish.


dorsetcountrylife
- Jul 17, 2020
Piri Piri Spatchcock Chicken Recipe
This recipe is always extra special if you prepare it the day before.


dorsetcountrylife
- Jul 10, 2020
Pineapple, Cucumber & Lime Salad
This salad is super quick to make and it is so refreshing, especially on a hot summers day. I love the flavours and the colours.


dorsetcountrylife
- Jul 3, 2020
Chinese Style Belly Pork Marinade Recipe
I adore belly pork and particularly enjoyed cooking it on the BBQ. So here is my Chinese style belly pork marinade recipe.


dorsetcountrylife
- Jun 19, 2020
Exciting Salads
Salads are exciting and fantastic if you have a hectic day ahead. Just get up in the morning prep them and job done.


dorsetcountrylife
- Jun 9, 2020
Homemade Sweet Scones & Jam Recipe
Here is my go to recipe, for Homemade Sweet Scones to be served with a jam of your choice and Dorset Clotted Cream of course


dorsetcountrylife
- Jun 6, 2020
Honey and Garlic Chicken Skewers Recipe
A really cheap and delicious BBQ dish that will have the family begging for more


dorsetcountrylife
- May 18, 2020
Moroccan Beef Koftas Recipe
This lovely Moroccan beef Koftas recipe is one of my favourites and is so quick and easy to make and they freeze


dorsetcountrylife
- May 5, 2020
Fridge and Freezer Cookies
Have cookies ready to go at any time of day with these amazing fridge and freezer cookies


dorsetcountrylife
- Apr 15, 2020
Greek One Pot Chicken Recipe
This has a really low prep time and is ready within an hour, so perfect for a quick, easy, delicious and tasty dinner for the whole family


dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 23, 2020
Speedy Chorizo Spaghetti Recipe
Pasta always fills kids up and this can be on the plate in under 20 minutes for only 77p per person.


dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 21, 2020
Rustic Cheese & Chive Scones Recipe
I love cheese scones and one of my favourite recipes is the National Trust cheese scone recipe. They are rustic and have a beautiful texture


dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 20, 2020
Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Curry Recipe
To kick start your easy, budget friendly meals, I am going to give you my easy Slow Cooker Curry Recipe which can be easily adapted for all