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
Slow-cooker salsa A lovely rich, spicy salsa. SLOW-COOKER SALSA I’m all for a jar of salsa and that’s usually what I will use if I’m having Mexican, but it’s so easy to do and I really fancied having a go in the slow cooker- this also means no need for the unnecessary amount of oil, … Read more
South-African Bunny Chow A zingy chicken curry served in a bun- perfect comfort food! SOUTH-AFRICAN BUNNY CHOW Anyone who is a regular visitor to my Facebook page will know that I am a huge Nando’s fan! It’s my perfect comfort food, and we’ll often have this Homemade Nando’s as a weekend treat! When Nando’s got in touch with me … Read more
Pomegranate and orange glazed ham A deliciously glazed ham- perfect for picnics, lunches salads and sandwiches POMEGRANATE AND ORANGE GLAZED HAM Right on my doorstep is The Old English Pig company– they breed beautiful free-range, traditional Old English pigs, and their sausages are honestly the best I have ever tasted (and they are working on a … Read more
Pork satay hot pot A rich, tasty and saucy pork satay dish PORK SATAY HOT POT I adore satay sauce, but traditionally I would have used peanut butter and sugar to make a tasty one and unfortunately it’s just not a healthy combination! I wanted to make an easy to do, but tasty satay with … Read more
Vegan mushroom, chickpea and green lentil curry A tasty curry perfect for an all-in-one meal, wholesome and easy to reheat VEGAN MUSHROOM, CHICKPEA AND GREEN LENTIL CURRY This curry was inspired by one that my sister-in-law cooked when I was staying with her up in London- why had I never thought of combining chickpeas and … Read more
One-pot chilli mac ‘n’ cheese The ultimate comfort food mash-up! Chilli mac ‘n’ cheese recipe I live for a one-pot wonder and this one-pot chilli mac ‘n’ cheese ticks all the boxes! I love cooking, but I also love finding ways to simplify meals and make them easy and hassle-free to make without compromising on … Read more
Spanish tortilla Simple, filling and delicious, perfect for picnics, summery lunches and lunchboxes! SPANISH TORTILLA I’ve been really struggling with lunches recently, I haven’t really been planning and therefore end up at lunchtime just making a sandwich because I don’t have time for anything else. This week I re-joined my old Slimming World group- with … Read more
Beef stroganoff Juicy beef strips cooked in a rich creamy smoky and sweet sauce with button mushrooms all in one pot Beef stroganoff recipe This healthier beef stroganoff is hard to beat. It’s all made in one pot and can be prepped and cooked in under an hour. To start, a base is made with … Read more
Quiche lorraine with a hash brown crust Make a quiche using a hash brown crust for a tasty & healthy alternative QUICHE LORRAINE WITH HASH BROWN CRUST Quiche makes a fantastic easy lunch or dinner option of you are looking for healthy meals that you can pre-prepare. One of the fantastic things about quiche is … Read more
Slow-cooker pork & apple stew Cheat along the way using frozen, pre-prepared ingredients for this hearty and satisfying comfort food! SLOW-COOKER PORK AND APPLE STEW I’ve been embracing all things frozen over the past 12 months, and I love having frozen products stocked up for easy meals! I have to say I’ve always hated chopping … Read more
Chinese Tenderstem broccoli and beef stir-fry Frozen tenderstem and beef make for a delicious, easy and healthy stir-fry CHINESE TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI AND BEEF STIRFRY I’ve had a revelation in my kitchen in the past year- frozen ingredients! I’ve only ever really used my freezer to store leftovers and emergency fish-fingers, but I’ve started to see … Read more
