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Aug 281 min read

Sausage & Tomato Orzo

Here is a lovely budget friendly midweek meal. Hearty, delicious, simple to make and something the whole family will enjoy. Serves 4 3...

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May 7, 20221 min read

Veal Schnitzel

One of my all time favourite things to eat, in fact we all love it! I’ve been making various versions of this for years. Delicious made...

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Jun 3, 20211 min read

Oven Baked Tomato & Parmesan Risotto

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many of you have tried and tested my oven baked paella method with great success. Here is a beautifully simple baked risotto...

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Mar 21, 20211 min read

Easter Bark

Simple, pretty and utterly delicious! This lovely bark is so easy to make and would make and is also a lovely way to use up leftover...

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Mar 15, 20211 min read

Roasted Vegetable Rice

I’ve been making variations of this delicious rice for years. When the boys were young, I just added loads of colourful peppers, onions,...

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Mar 7, 20211 min read

Piri Piri Chicken

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 8 Chicken thighs 4 red chillies - optional Marinade 3-4 cloves garlic - crushed Juice 1/2 lemon or 1 lime 2...

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Feb 27, 20211 min read

Tuna Fish Cakes with Quick Tartare Sauce

These lovely fish cakes were made after a telephone call with my mum. She’s a brilliant home cook and she was telling me how she made...

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Feb 15, 20211 min read

Soda Bread

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As you know my recipes are all about simplicity,. This soda bread could not be any easier. Soda bread is a fun activity for...

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Jan 24, 20211 min read

Charlie’s Carrot Cake Muffins

12 year old Charlie and I are on a mission to get kids cooking. Here is a delicious muffin recipe which we are hoping you and your kids...

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Jan 5, 20211 min read

Pea Ham & Goats Cheese Frittata

Now that we are back to home-schooling our little (and not so little) darlings, I thought it would be useful to share a few easy, yet...

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Nov 6, 20201 min read

Asian Pork Meatballs

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is a really good cheat which works brilliantly and is perfect for a quick meal during lockdown. Normally I make my...

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Oct 30, 20201 min read

Teriyaki Beef Noodles

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a lovely one for the weekend and in my opinion so much tastier than most takeaways. I managed to make this in under 20...

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Oct 28, 20201 min read

Halloween Sausage Mummies!

Pastry and sausages twice in one week! Sorry, but this had to be done. I’ve seen these circulating the internet and had to give them a...

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Oct 28, 20201 min read

Baked Salmon & Leek Orzotto

Here is another family friendly recipe which I hope you will try out over the half term. Kids absolutely love orzo and this is a great...

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Oct 24, 20201 min read

Asian Prawn Noodle Stir-fry

This is a great recipe which can easily be mixed and matched to suit most kids during the half term week. Chicken breasts, firm tofu or...

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Aug 26, 20202 min read

One Pot Sausage & Tomato Pasta!

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As you know I LOVE a good pasta dish, but the only downside is that it can create a fair bit of washing up. Let me introduce...

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Aug 20, 20201 min read

Sticky BBQ Chicken

Without question this is one of my boy’s favourite meals. They like it served with white fluffy rice and corn on the cob smothered in...

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Aug 17, 20201 min read

Stuffed Peppers & Aubergine

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After a bit of an indulgent weekend, my body is craving lots of lovely vegetables. These stuffed peppers and aubergines are...

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Jul 14, 20201 min read

Chicken & Orzo Tray Bake

Chicken & Orzo Tray Bake ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A fantastic family crowd pleaser cooked in one pan. The orzo was delicious as it had...

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Jul 7, 20201 min read

Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Pasta

I’ve made variations of this comforting pasta dish for years. On this occasion, I used creme fraiche, but in the past I’ve made this...

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