A mild Egg, Leek and Potato Curry that is as frugal as it is delicious. The perfect mid-week vegetarian meal. Last night I went to cook some pork chops but inspired by Jacqueline of Tinned Tomatoes, hubby said he wanted to have a Meat Free Monday. Well, only too happy to oblige I went to…
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Persian Halloumi and the #ToshibaCookalong
Sponsored by Toshiba & Gousto I was recently invited by Toshiba and Gousto to take part in the #ToshibaCookalong with a few fellow bloggers via Skype. We all received a Toshiba Satellite Radius 11 and a box of ingredients from Gousto in order to carry out our mission. I had never done anything like this…
Chilli SPAM & Eggs
When SPAM Chopped Pork and Ham asked me to come up with a recipe suitable for camping using its easy to open tub, I jumped at the chance. I may have only camped in my garden but I have watched a lot of ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here” so feel like I’m an…
Salmon, Dill and Caper Linguine
Sponsored by Lindeman’s Salmon, Dill and Caper Linguine – a quick and delicious pasta dish in a creamy white wine sauce with a kick of cayenne and a hint of tomato. When Lindeman’s asked me to develop a recipe with the theme “Capturing Sunshine” my mind immediately turned to seafood and pasta because you can’t…
Beef and Vegetables Stir Fry with Noodles – ActiFry Express Recipe
Beef and Vegetables Stir Fry with Noodles (ActiFry Express Recipe) is the perfect fakeaway as it’s far healthier than a Chinese takeaway. Quick, easy and delicious, you’ll want to make this again & again! I was recently sent the new ActiFry Express XL by Tefal and given a recipe for Beef and Vegetables Stir Fry…
20 Fab Recipe Highlights for my 3rd Anniversary
I can’t believe that my blog is 3 years old today. I seem to have come such a long way since I started. When I posted my first recipe it was a very relaxed affair and I even over cooked my soup as I’d left it on the hob whilst on the school run –…
ActiFry Chicken Thighs & other quick recipe ideas for when you’re tired!
Today I’m bringing you ActiFry Chicken Thighs! (Air Fryer Chicken Thighs). Whether you’re a busy mum or dad there are days when you simply don’t have the energy to cook but the thought of a ready meal depresses you for its lack of freshness and nutrients. I had such a night recently when my energy…
Pancake Day Recipes, tips and how to get your fair share!
So Shrove Tuesday is upon us again so I thought I’d share my 3 favourite Pancake Day recipes along with some from fellow bloggers plus some tips to make the day go smoothly! Last year I made a Chilli Pancake Stack which I have to say was out of this world and the family went…
Mutton Kofta Curry with Chickpeas
In association with Local Food Britain Today I’m thrilled to be sharing my recipe for Mutton Kofta Curry with Chickpeas! When was the last time you ate mutton? Chances are you’ve never eaten it as its popularity waned when Britain started importing lamb from New Zealand many decades ago. Local Food Britain is trying to…
10 Healthy Recipes to get you motivated!
After the excesses of Christmas there is always much talk of diets, detox and New Year’s resolutions. I’m not really a fan of any of these things especially the term diet. To me diets were invented to sell books, classes etc and the problem with them is that as soon as people come off these…