Chicken, green lentil and spinach curry A hearty and filling curry, great with or without rice. CHICKEN, GREEN LENTIL AND SPINACH CURRY Last week was half term, and my husband was out of action all week with flu so I just haven’t had a moment to menu plan, let alone do a proper shop! I … Read more
Spaghetti puttanesca The easiest pasta sauce to make, super quick but it tastes amazing! SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA Before I tried this meal, I would have said that I didn’t like anchovies, olives or capers… this converted me to all of those things! If you think you don’t like anchovies I really urge you to give this … Read more
Lemon & thyme chicken penne A fresh, light and delicious summery pasta dish LEMON & THYME CHICKEN PENNE I sometimes struggle to find a meal that I know the whole family will like- my daughters have complete opposite tastes! This is something I cook if I need both something quick, and something that I know … Read more
Lemony chicken and cannellini bean stew A recipe from Riverford’s quick and light recipe box- family friendly, fresh, delicious, summery and easy! LEMONY CHICKEN AND CANNALLINI BEAN STEW I recently reviewed the Riverford Quick and Light recipe box, and this was my favourite recipe- It’s a perfect stew for Spring/summer, with fresh flavours and both light … Read more
King prawn and sweet potato curry A delicious curry that is super-easy to make and looks, smells and tastes amazing! KING PRAWN AND SWEET POTATO CURRY I was excited when Iceland asked me to create a healthy dish using their frozen fish and seafood range– I love seafood, and I’ve been meaning to get more into … Read more
Easy sweet and sour chicken A delicous sweet and sour chicken​ EASY SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN I’ve looked at lots of sweet and sour recipes, and as I always like the easy route I couldn’t really find any that just seemed quick and easy to do, so I came up with this one. I wanted … Read more
Chinese char siu pork (bbq pork) An easy way to make your own chinese style bbq pork at home! CHINESE CHAR SIU PORK (BBQ PORK) I wanted to have a go at making my own char siu pork as I love the look of it! We never get takeaway as there isn’t anywhere to get … Read more
Popeye quiche This Sweet Potato Crust Quiche is a delicious, healthy twist on a classic. Instead of a traditional pastry crust, grated sweet potatoes create a naturally sweet and base. Filled with protein-rich eggs, fresh spinach, and creamy quark, this quiche is both nutritious and satisfying. With the savoury flavours of garlic, onion, and cheddar, it’s perfect … Read more
Blueberry vanilla & almond baked oats Healthy but delicious breakfast for 2 BLUEBERRY VANILLA & ALMOND BAKED OATS This makes such a delicious and filling breakfast- and it’s good enough to feel like a weekend treat! If you are short on time in the morning it is fine to pre-cook and re-heat in the microwave. … Read more
Easy chilli garlic meatballs A delicious and incredibly easy way to make meatballs in a gorgeous sauce! EASY CHILLI GARLIC MEATBALLS There’s nothing more satisfying than a big plate of meatballs! I’ve always loved them ever since watching Lady and the Tramp share a romantic plateful. Equally it can be a bit of a faff … Read more
Slow-cooked Cuban Pork and sweet potato stew A tasty and simple to make stew, perfect for the whole family. SLOW-COOKED CUBAN PORK AND SWEET POTATO STEW My method of cooking often tends to be ‘what do I have in the cupboard, can I make anything from it’! I had pork loin, lots of sweet potatoes, … Read more
Enchilada bake A delicious mexican-inspired bake. ENCHILADA BAKE This was my solution for not eating loads of wraps when I have fajitas or enchiladas! it’s layered up like a lasagne, using loads of yummy Mexican layers! In this one I used my homemade refried beans (recipe here) and salsa (recipe here), but you can use the Old El Paso refried … Read more
