Category | Food and Drink

Welcome to the kitchen at The Listed Home — my collection of easy home recipes and recipe ideas, from simple bakes and sweet treats, to warming soups (the best bacon and lentil soup recipe), summer ice lollies (my much-loved mini milk ice lolly recipe) plus a cocktail or two. Everything here is tried and tested in my own (often chaotic) kitchen. Enjoy!

Cakes & Biscuits

I’m a mad-keen baker and have always been happier making sweet things; much more than savoury. I’ve put together a little section of my favourite makes and bakes, but am always adding to it!

Easy Shortbread Biscuit Recipe

Easy Shortbread Biscuit Recipe

Looking for an easy shortbread biscuit recipe These shortbread biscuits with edible flowers are a really sweet springtime treat!

What to Do with Ripe Bananas? Make Banana and Choc Chip Muffins of Course!

Ever wonder what to do with those ripe Bananas? Make banana and choc chip muffins of course! The most delicious way to use up black bananas!
How to make a gingerbread garland for Christmas

Make a DIY Gingerbread Garland for Christmas

How d’you fancy making a gingerbread garland to deck the halls this Christmas? This gorgeous edible decoration not only looks good but will fill your home with the festive scent of gingerbread. And it tastes great, too!
simple recipe for edible flower shortbread

A Simple Recipe For Shortbread Biscuits With Edible Flowers

Ever wondered what to do with edible flowers? Edible flower shortbread not only tastes wonderful but looks so pretty.
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Drinks & Cocktails

Being a typical English woman, I love tea! But sometimes I like more than just a cup of ‘builders’. This collection of posts contains non-alcoholic (and boozier) beverages, including a little collection of my favourite cocktail recipes.

A Simple Rhubarb Gin Recipe | Easy & Homemade

Looking for a simple rhubarb gin recipe? This simple homemade recipe uses just rhubarb, sugar and gin. The perfect pink summer tipple, ready in a few weeks.
Gin and Coffee Together? Try This Gin Coffee Cocktail!

Gin and Coffee Together? Try This Gin Coffee Cocktail!

Ever tried gin and coffee together? This gin coffee cocktail is called a Turbo Gin and Tonic and is a real twist on an old favourite.

Is Hibiscus Tea Good For You? Here are 7 Surprising Health Benefits…

If you’re looking for a healthy tipple to balance out all life’s excesses, here are seven health benefits of Hibiscus tea.

A Recipe For Gin and Tonic Ice Lollies

Ever fancied making gin and tonic ice lollies? This recipe is so simple and a winner with all the grown ups in our family.
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‘Free From’ Recipes

When the twins were born, Bertie had an egg allergy. It was tricky at first, but eventually I got used to cooking without eggs. Over recent times, I’ve cut down on both gluten and wheat, so am always experimenting with ‘free from’ recipes.

Instant pot lentil soup recipe

A Simple Recipe For Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe For Veganuary

Looking for a simple recipe for pressure cooker lentil soup? This one pot cooker version is my absolute favourite.

My Recipe for Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

I’m not a fan of banana bread but I really LOVE these easy gluten free chocolate chip banana muffins.

Our Best Eggless Pancake Recipe EVER {With a Video}

I’ve perfected this eggless pancake recipe over the last few years — is now a firm, family favourite.

How To Make Homemade Rhubarb Cordial

Looking for a delicious alcohol free tipple? This homemade rhubarb cordial is fantastic served with a sparkling water.
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Savoury Dishes

Soups, salads, pasta — and anything else that takes my fancy. I’m more of a pastry chef than anything — I love baking — but there are certain savoury dishes that I love to cook. Plus, as it’s so quick and easy to make, homemade soup is pretty much always on the menu for lunch in our house.

Here’s a little collection of my favourite savoury recipes.

My Mum’s Spiced Pumpkin Soup Recipe

My mum’s easy spiced pumpkin soup recipe. Warming cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg & a hint of cayenne. Ready in 40 minutes and perfect for leftover pumpkins.
Italian Pasta Puttanesca with Meatballs

How to Make Pasta & Meatballs with Puttanesca Sauce

My recipe for homemade Italian Pasta Puttanesca with meatballs. The delicious Puttanesca sauce is so easy to make & is a real crowd pleaser!
lentil and bacon soup recipe UK

Quick Lentil and Bacon Soup {Just 15 Minutes in a Pressure Cooker}

What quick and nutritious meals can you rustle up in just 15 minutes? How about this delicious lentil and bacon soup recipe?
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Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Chilli {Slimming World Friendly!}

Have you ever had Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Chilli? They’re the most delicious accompaniment to a meal—and the perfect comfort food too.
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Sweet Treats

Cakes, biscuits, muffins, homemade fudge, lollies — if you’re looking for some ‘sweet’ inspiration, you just might find it here!

Easy Shortbread Biscuit Recipe

Easy Shortbread Biscuit Recipe

Looking for an easy shortbread biscuit recipe These shortbread biscuits with edible flowers are a really sweet springtime treat!

What to Do with Ripe Bananas? Make Banana and Choc Chip Muffins of Course!

Ever wonder what to do with those ripe Bananas? Make banana and choc chip muffins of course! The most delicious way to use up black bananas!
How to make a gingerbread garland for Christmas

Make a DIY Gingerbread Garland for Christmas

How d’you fancy making a gingerbread garland to deck the halls this Christmas? This gorgeous edible decoration not only looks good but will fill your home with the festive scent of gingerbread. And it tastes great, too!
simple recipe for edible flower shortbread

A Simple Recipe For Shortbread Biscuits With Edible Flowers

Ever wondered what to do with edible flowers? Edible flower shortbread not only tastes wonderful but looks so pretty.
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