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RECIPE: Mexican Inspired Spicy Chicken #Blogmas2025
I am gong to hold my hands up and say this was originally my brother George's recipe however I did tweak it a little. Serves 6 Ingredients 900g boneless and skinless chicken thighs 50ml olive oil 50ml water 2 teaspoons of chilli powder 2 teaspoons of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of dried oregano 4 teaspoons of paprika 3 teaspoons of ground cumin 2 teaspoons of onion salt Method Before I start, I like to marinate the chicken over night so it really does sink in. Step 1: I have a m
Alicia Maude
Dec 10, 2025


RECIPE: Chinese Inspired Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup #Blogmas2025
I love Chinese style chicken and sweetcorn soup so I have been trying to perfect my own instead of ordering it from the Chinese takeaway and I think I have got it. Ingredients 2 x 325g sweetcorn (260g when drained) 1.5l chicken broth 12 skinless and boneless chicken thighs 3 tbsp cornflour water 2 eggs 1 tbsp soy sauce (I use gluten free) Spring onions Method Step 1: Put your chicken thigh on a greaseproof lined tray and cook on 180°C for about 20 to 25 minutes or until cooke
Alicia Maude
Dec 6, 2025


RECIPE: Mexican Inspired Coriander & Lime Chicken #Blogmas2025
I love Mexican food and I love cooking it for my family however my sister Alivia doesn't so I thought I would try a more zesty chicken for her. Serves 6 Ingredients 900g boneless and skinless chicken thighs 120ml olive oil 3 limes 5 garlic cloves 55g coriander 2 teaspoons of chilli powder 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1 teaspoon of onion salt Salt Pepper Method Before I start, I like to marinate the chicken over night so it really does sink in. Step 1: I have a mass amount of zi
Alicia Maude
Dec 3, 2025


REVIEW: Schär Marble Cake
Had to try a gluten free cake and this looked the best. PACKAGING: Cardboard pot with plastic sleeve INGREDIENTS: Egg** 25%, Sugar, Vegetable Oils in varying proportion (Sunflower, Palm), Rice Flour, Maize Starch, Humectant: Sorbitol, Maize Flour, Cocoa Powder* 1.4%, Rice Starch, Emulsifier: Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Thickeners: Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Vegetable Fibre (Pea, Potato, Psyllium, Bamboo, Flax Seeds), Raising Agents: Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbo
Alicia Maude
Nov 21, 2025


GIFT IDEA: 30th Birthday Present (for Charlotte)
I thought I would share this birthday idea. First of all I got the wrapping paper from Quarry's Edge, how cute is this paper? You can purchase it here . "I have heard hangovers in your 30's are brutal. Here is a kit to help with this!' Vitamasques Green Caffeine Bright Eye Vitamasques Ceramide Avocado Repair Face Sheet Mask BeautyPro Hand Therapy Vitamasques Ultra Feeling Foot Mask Walts Wax Evening's At The Perk (me and Charlotte are big Friends fans, you can purchase it her
Alicia Maude
Nov 6, 2025


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Chicago Town Ultimate Cheesy Deep Dish Pepp Extreme on a Cheesy Sauce
I love Chicago Town mini pizzas so when I saw they had one that had cheese sauce instead of the tomato sauce I had to try it. PACKAGING:...
Alicia Maude
Sep 19, 2025


Me & My Health #27
I realised once I scheduled my last 'Me & My Health' blog post that I hadn't spoken about quite a distressing time of my life last year....
Alicia Maude
Aug 28, 2025


REVIEW: Pukka World Flavours Jamaican Jerk Chicken Parcel
Me being from Leicester of course I like Pukka Pies (Pukka Pie is from Leicester). PACKAGING: Plastic wrapper INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour...
Alicia Maude
Aug 26, 2025


REVIEW: Nongshim Soon Veggie Cup Noodle
I love having noodle pots in the house in case I need a quick meal. PACKAGING: Cardboard pot INGREDIENTS: Noodles 79%: Wheat Flour,...
Alicia Maude
Aug 7, 2025


REVIEW: Holy Moly Fully Loaded Nacho Kit
I love nachos so had to try this kit that I saw especially as I love their nacho cheese. PACKAGING: Cardboard box with the products...
Alicia Maude
Jul 25, 2025


REVIEW: Renourish +Thrive Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Before we start, I want to apologise for the state of the kitchen I warmed this soup in, I work in an office that is a shared office and...
Alicia Maude
Jul 18, 2025


GIFT IDEA: Wedding Present for Caitlin & Brian
I thought I would share what I put into the gift, I was struggling to figure out what to get them that would be meaningful but different....
Alicia Maude
Jul 8, 2025


REVIEW: Ginsters Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken Pocket
I love a Ginsters pie so when I saw a mini pie in a different flavour I had to try it. PACKAGING: Plastic wrap with a cardboard sleeve...
Alicia Maude
Apr 25, 2025


REVIEW: Ginsters Sriracha Chicken Pocket
I love a Ginsters pie so when I saw a mini pie in a different flavour I had to try it. PACKAGING: Plastic wrap with a cardboard sleeve...
Alicia Maude
Apr 18, 2025


REVIEW: itsu Chicken Soup Dumplings
As soon as I saw these, I knew I had to have them. I absolutely love this kind of food, so the fact that it's now regularly available in...
Alicia Maude
Apr 11, 2025


REVIEW: Dolmio Feasts Spicy Chorizo Fusilli Pasta Ready Meal
I came across new Dolmio ready meals and decided to give them a try. I'm looking for simple meals I can just pop in the microwave on busy...
Alicia Maude
Apr 4, 2025


GIFT IDEA: Engagement Present (For Natasha & Paul)
We can't believe Natasha is engaged so we needed to celebrate. I got a cute gift bag from Card Factory, you can get them here . To...
Alicia Maude
Feb 14, 2025


REVIEW: Sainsbury's Free from Garlic Chicken Kyivs
I love a good chicken kyiv, the garlicky-ier the better. PACKAGING: Plastic tray with plastic cover and cardboard sleeve INGREDIENTS:...
Alicia Maude
Nov 12, 2024


GIFT IDEA: Baby Shower Gift (For Hayleigh)
This blog post is very delayed, Hayleigh has already had her beautiful baby but I have just not had time with all of the different series...
Alicia Maude
Aug 23, 2024


REVIEW: Sainsbury's Free From Chicken Mayo Sandwich
After working late I wanted to get something quick so went into the little Sainsbury's in Leeds train station and saw this sandwich....
Alicia Maude
Jul 10, 2024
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