Venison sausage and lentil casserole A satisfying and deliciously savoury casserole VENISON SAUSAGE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE I’ve often made sausage and lentil casseroles over the past few years, and venison sausages are a great choice for anyone looking for a lean option, as they are generally naturally lean, without being labelled as low-fat. I used … 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
Apple pie porridge with maple syrup Creamy apple porridge scented with cinnamon and vanilla, served with golden maple fried apple APPLE PIE PORRAIDGE WITH MAPLE SYRUP Porridge really comes into its own in Autumn, it’s warming, filling, cheap and doesn’t have to be boring! I created this recipe when I was working with a maple … 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
Carrot and coriander soup A classic, simple and delicious soup CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP Carrot and coriander soup has always been one of my favourites- it’s a fuss-free and easy soup to make, it’s suitable for the whole family (my fussy children will eat it!), and it’s also a great cheap soup to make in … 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
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
Scalloped potato gratin with rosemary and garlic Fabulous alternative to roast potatoes, tasty and very pretty on the table! SCALLOPED POTATO GRATIN WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC I recently attended a lovely Easter event with Iceland Foods, and was inspired to come home and cook my own Easter Feast! I love potatoes Dauphinoise, but they are usually full … 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
Slow-cooker Chinese-style pulled pork A quick win for the slow cooker – easy, delicious and more-ish chinese pulled pork Photo credit – Chris Terry CHINESE-STYLE PULLED PORK Richly spiced, aromatic, fall-apart tender pork is irresistibly tasty and so versatile. Serve it with rice and stir-fried vegetables, in crisp lettuce wraps, or with noodles and shredded … Read more
Chicken fajita traybake Chicken, onions and peppers mixed with a fajita spice mix and baked together in one tray for hands free healthy dinner. Photo credit – Chris Terry CHICKEN FAJITA TRAYBAKE This satisfying, spicy chicken fajita traybake is so easy to make with the traybake method. Simply chuck in all of the ingredients and … Read more
Meatball pasta bake Rich chill, garlic and tomato meatballs baked with penne, mozzarella and parmesan for a satisfyingly delicious pasta bake! Photo credit – Chris Terry GARLICKY MEATBALL PASTA BAKE Meatballs make such a satisfying meal, and I love how this meatball pasta bake recipe is so simple, but still packed full of flavour and … Read more
