Old Fashioned Lemonade is so simple to make & utterly refreshing! Pared lemon slices, lemon juice, sugar and water are all you need to make this traditional thirst quenching drink!. Well it was the hottest day of the year yesterday and so I thought it was high time that I made this Old Fashioned Lemonade…
Student Food
Easy Cheesy Cheat’s Cottage Pie
In association with Iceland Easy Cheesy Cheat’s Cottage Pie is a delicious and hassle-free version of this traditional British staple. Using frozen ingredients removes the need for any chopping or peeling so it’s much quicker and easier!! I love Cottage Pie but I’ll admit that it’s a dish I never make. After a day’s work,…
Curried Parsnip and Coriander Soup
In collaboration with Schwartz Curried Parsnip and Coriander Soup is the perfect autumn/winter soup. This utterly delicious soup includes red chilli, coconut milk and fresh coriander to tantalise your taste buds! I’m very excited to bring you this Curried Parsnip and Coriander Soup that I’ve made in association with Schwartz. I do believe that using…
Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips with a deliciously spiced, herby coating that you and your family will love! This recipe uses tilapia but you could use any fresh white fish. I was recently asked if I like to get involved in the McCain Kids Teatime Takeover (#KidsTeatimeTakeover ) where every Thursday kids are encouraged to swap roles…
Cheat’s Fat Free French Onion Soup
Cheat’s Fat Free French Onion Soup is made in a fraction of the time a real French Onion Soup would take to make. But you don’t need to tell anyone, do you? It’s October so we’re well into Autumn and heading on our way to Halloween. I do love this time of year, the rustle…
Cheat’s Croque Madame
Cheat’s Croque Madame offers a delectable simplified take on the renowned French Croque Madame, featuring gruyere cheese, ham, and a sunny-side-up egg. Utilizing a sandwich press instead of traditional frying and baking methods significantly speeds up the preparation of this tasty dish. If you’ve been to France you can’t help but come across their famous…
Cream of Leek, Potato & Carrot Soup
Sponsored by Go Compare Cream of Leek, Potato & Carrot Soup is a healthy, family friendly soup packed full of nutrients. As a mum I am always trying to make sure my family gets their 5-a-day of fruit and vegetables and hopefully more. As adults we have no problem eating most fruits and vegetables (ok…
Fat Free Greek Yogurt Fruit Brulée
Fat Free Greek Yogurt Fruit Brulée is a refreshing summery dessert made with grapes and oranges that the whole family will love! Healthier than a traditional brulée but just as delicious, what’s not to love! During January I have been trying to eat a little healthier to reverse the excesses of Christmas. Last week I…
Banana & Chocolate Quesadilla
Quick and easy, Banana & Chocolate Quesadilla is like a cheat’s version of a French crepe and tastes out of this world! A great way to use up tortilla wraps, Nutella and ripe bananas! I hadn’t intended to do any recipe posts until the New Year but like all things in life when you aren’t…
Turkey Meatloaf & ActiFry Roast Potatoes
I’d been toying with the idea of a Christmas meatloaf recently (although hubby insists it was his idea)! So, as shops are awash with sausage meat, bacon and turkey right now I decided to make an all in one Christmas style Turkey Meatloaf – there’s even sage and onion stuffing and cranberry sauce in it!…