Simple Ratatouille
Ratatouille Today I’m bringing your Ratatouille! I went to the market the other day and there were so many cheap offers that I came home with armfuls of vegetables for a pittance. Nine peppers cost me...
View ArticleTomato, Carrot and Dill Soup
Many moons ago I worked for a few months in a catering firm that was also a delicatessen. One of the soups we made was Tomato, Carrot and Dill and it is the only flavour I can remember as it was my...
View ArticleQuick Ciabatta Pizzas
I keep a ball of mozzarella in the fridge most of the time as it is so versatile and can be made into a wide variety of meals. This pizza was inspired by bruschetta and just kind of evolved. It...
View ArticleQuick Nicoise Style Salad
UPDATE 6/6/15: I have updated all the photos in this old post as they just didn’t do it justice – enjoy! This salad is very popular with the whole of my family. In fact it’s often met with a whoop of...
View ArticleVegetable Dhal Curry
With the credit crunch snapping at our heals I decided to go on “frugal” shopping spree and as well as half price chicken I came home with 5kg of Basmati rice for £4 and 2kg of red lentils for £2 which...
View ArticleQuick Tom Yum Soup with Poached Egg
I had been meaning to post this recipe for a long time as I used to make it so often and then just fell out of the habit. Today I noticed a lonely jar of Tom Yum Soup Paste at the back of the cupboard...
View ArticleChilli, Bacon & Chickpea Pasta – a Signature Dish
Chilli, Bacon & Chickpea Pasta I was recently invited by Sainsbury’s to share my Signature Dish as they are running a Kitchen Heroes competition where “by Sainsburys” staples come to the rescue. I...
View ArticleTomato, Red Onion & Coriander Salad
Tomato, Red Onion & Coriander Salad Sometimes less is more with food and this Tomato, Red Onion & Corinder Salad is certainly testament to that. I’ve not really been feeling the salad vibe...
View ArticleMixed Tomato Chutney
Mixed Tomato Chutney I recently had the good fortune to be given 6 packets of “Bistro Tomatoes” from my sister which cost 25 p each and not wanting to let any go to waste I knew that most of them would...
View ArticleShepherd’s Pie
You may have spotted the Sainsbury campaign to Make Your Roast Go Further so as I’m always trying to cook economically I jumped at the chance to join in! I bought a lovely joint of beef and with some...
View ArticleChilled Picante Summer Soup
Chilled Picante Summer Soup I was very excited to be invited to take part in a Virtual Blogger Come Dine With Me organised by Russell Hobbs in which I could use any of their Illumina range of products...
View ArticleTurkey Chilli with Baked Beans
Turkey Chilli with Baked Beans A while ago I ran around my neighbourhood in a frantic search for a can of kidney beans as I was developing a Chilli Pancake Stack and had run out of this store cupboard...
View ArticleMediterranean Roasted Vegetables – as a main or side dish!
This is a dish I have been making for years and it’s one I make when I just don’t really feel like cooking but want the family to still have something healthy to eat. It’s not an exact recipe set in...
View ArticleTurkey Bolognese
It doesn’t seem that long ago that my family would turn their noses up at minced turkey as if it was somehow inferior to minced beef but now the tide has turned and we rarely have minced beef and I...
View Article24 Cracking Egg Recipes
With Easter just around the corner I’ve been thinking a lot about eggs (and maybe the odd chocolate one) as not only do they signify new life but they are one of my favourite versatile foods. With this...
View ArticleChilli SPAM & Eggs
When SPAM Chopped Pork and Ham asked me to come up with a recipe suitable for camping using its easy to open tub, I jumped at the chance. I may have only camped in my garden but I have watched a lot of...
View ArticleEgg, Leek and Potato Curry
Egg, Leek and Potato Curry Last night I went to cook some pork chops but inspired by Jacqueline of Tinned Tomatoes, hubby said he wanted to have a Meat Free Monday. Well, only too happy to oblige I...
View ArticlePoor Man’s Crispy Duck (Pulled Hoisin Pork Tortillas)
Poor Man’s Crispy Duck (Pulled Pork Hoisin Tortillas) Do you ever find that when you try and find that pair of shoes, or go looking for your child’s size in school uniform or need to find some...
View ArticleMushroom, Spinach & Chickpea Curry
I love curry as does my family and it really doesn’t have to be a long drawn out affair when you just want a quick and nutritious meal on a week night. I came up with this recipe recently after one of...
View ArticleChorizo & Green Bean Ragù
You may or may not be following my social media but if you do you will have seen my various fruit and vegetable bargains which I have been enjoying by just changing the time I go shopping. The result...
View ArticleQuick Leftover Pork Pesto Pasta
It’s been a busy old week as it was my birthday on Tuesday and at the last minute I decided to have a party on Saturday so am busy planning for that. So last night faced with the remaining hunk of pork...
View ArticleBaked Beans from Hungry Healthy Happy by Dannii Martin
Today I have the pleasure of bringing you Baked Beans from Hungry Healthy Happy by Danni Martin! I have a pet hate and it is the term “diet” as in the context “I’m on a diet”. In my opinion “diets”...
View ArticleItalian Tomato Spaghetti with Bertolli
In associatin with Bertolli I love pasta dishes and I have a few that I fall back on time and again which rely on mainly store cupboard ingredients, great for those days when you haven’t had time to...
View ArticleEasy Cheesy Pulled Chicken Wraps – your way! #CheeseRules #LoveCheese
In association with Cathedral City These Easy Cheesy Pulled Chicken Wraps made with Cathedral City Mature Cheddar, slow cooked pulled chicken thighs and your favourite sauces are so quick and easy to...
View ArticleQuick & Spicy Prawn Curry
In association with Veetee Today I’m sharing with you my Quick & Spicy Prawn Curry which cooks in less than 20 minutes! It’s National Curry Week (10 – 16 October) so Veetee asked if I would like to...
View ArticlePizzetta Toast – quick, easy and gluten free!
In association with Newburn Bakehouse by Warburtons PIZZETTA TOAST Today I’m bringing you Pizzetta Toast which uses the Tiger Artisan Bloomer from Newburn Bakehouse by Warburtons. My Pizzetta Toast...
View ArticleBacon & Potato Layer Bake – pure comfort food!
Bacon & Potato Layer Bake NB: I have brought my Bacon & Potato Layer Bake recipe up to date with some better photographs as its so popular and deserved better. Enjoy! Bacon & Potato Layer...
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