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Quick Chicken Stroganoff
I love the flavours of a good stroganoff. There is something that just speaks to me when you combine the flavours of bacon, mushrooms, paprika and sour cream. It’s my kind of food. And I love the traditional beef stroganoff – it’s a classic for a very good reason. But recently I tried something different […]
Mexican Chicken Soup
You may have noticed I’m rather fond of simple Mexican flavours. Be it my Healthy Taco Bowl, my Chicken Fajitas or my Taco Bowl Soup I really love the flavours from that part of the world. And this Mexican Chicken Soup is a treasure to go into that category! There is so much to love […]
Pasta with Broccoli Capers & Lemon
This pasta with Broccoli Capers & Lemon is the ultimate in quick, easy and delicious. On the table in less than half an hour and full of freshness, it is the perfect mid week dinner. It’s the type of meal you can throw together when you think you have nothing in the fridge. As long […]
Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Pot Roast
I love my slow cooker at this time of year. There is so much you can do with it from curries to stews to pasta sauces. And when the weather turns cold and your time is poor, it becomes your best friend in the kitchen! This Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Pot Roast is an […]
Slow Cooker Ratatouille Chicken
Gosh I’m loving my slow cooker at the moment. There’s something so rewarding about getting dinner organised early in the day. Then come dinnertime something delicious is ready to eat. It’s a wonderful way to cook on a busy day, be it a stew, soup or curry. And slow cooker food is amazing in the […]
Roast Leek Cauliflower and Potato Soup
This roast leek cauliflower and potato soup will quickly become one of your favourite winter soups. It’s simple to make and the depth of flavour that comes from roasting the vegetables first is amazing. For a humble vegetable soup, it is quite delightful how delicious and hearty this soup is! It’s perfect for the whole […]
Smokey Vegetable Soup
This Smokey Vegetable Soup came about quite organically when I was hankering for a bowl of soup for lunch. The intention was for a quick ‘fridge raid’ soup, using up all the vegetable odds and ends that were lurking about. Something like a minestrone or simple vegetable soup. However I was inspired to try some thing […]
Carrot Apple & Oat Mini Muffins
Our youngest daughter is going through a phase where she is refusing to eat anything that resembles a vegetable. It’s so frustrating! It doesn’t matter how they are presented, either cooked or raw, she is refusing to eat them. So I’m experimenting with hiding vegetables in all manner of things to help get her to […]
Simple Bolognaise
This simple bolognaise is a complete winner in my house. It’s delicious, quick and easy to make and is packed full of hidden vegetables. Just what you want when cooking for fussy kids! It’s my go-go when I want a bowl of spaghetti but have run out of my usual long slow sauce that I […]
Healthy Mediterranean Chicken
Everyone needs a go to chicken dish. Something that is quick and easy yet full of deliciousness. This healthy Mediterranean Chicken dish is probably mine. There is so much going for it. It has so many of my favourite flavours in it, full of tomato, zucchini and capers. It is quick and simple to make […]