With the dramatic change in our lives. C and I are trying to change a lot of things to get a new normal. With that obviously comes meal times. We have started watching cookery programs on TV together and looking online for inspiration, One we are watching shares therecipes with Lidls. We have tried a couple and have a few more we are going to be trying soon. First up is my Easy Chicken Satay & Crispy Rice Recipe. This is such a quick and easy recipe which is perfec for busy households. Ingredients 1 tbsp Sesame Oil1 tbsp smooth…

In my quest to cook more home cooked meals from scratch. I also want to use my slow cooker a lot more than I do. If I am honest the only meal I usually cook in my is my slow cooked beef. This week I cooked Easy Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon. I know it is another beef recipe, this is total coincidence and not intentional. Next week I am looking at a chicken recipe. Although this is another easy recipe, if you have a busy household in the mornings. It may be best for a weekend meal. This was a…

Following on in my quest to cook more meals from scratch. Following on from the success of my spaghetti Bolognaise with my family. This week I am sharing an easy authentic chilli con carne recipe. This recipe is quick and easy to make, which you probably expected from me by now. Ingredients A little sunflower oil for frying600g lean diced beef1 onion diced – I use frozed diced onion and pop a handful in6 garlic cloves crushed – I use Lazy Garlic and add a couple of teaspoons1-2 large red chillies chopped – I use Lazy Garlic and added a…

We all know how busy our lives get, especially with back to work and school. Not to mention after school clubs etc. Which make sit harder for us to prepare tasty home cooked meals every day. Which is why I am sharing some time saving hacks I use in the kitchen. Bulk Cooking Bulk cooking does not have to be preparing lots of meals at the weekend for the week. But cooking extra when you are cooking, such as Food Preparation Quick Cooking Ideas As you know I do love quick and easy dinners. My go to lazy meals are…

As you may have seen on Facebook over the weekend. I am trying to move away from the convenience of jars and packets and make my own homemade versions. I have never been able to make my own traditional bolognaise recipe before. It has always had something missing. So I went searching and found a recipe I could tweak. You may laugh but I can not stand tomatoes. I was forced to eat them when I was about 6-7 at school and they made me sick. Luckily my mum let me have packed lunch from then on. Even now when…

Everyone knows about Banana Bread and it was that recipe everyone was baking at one point, C loves banana bread and it was something I seemed to be making weekly at one stage. But, was happy to as it was all she fancied eating at times. I have since found a recipe for Easy Air Fryer Banana Bread Muffins. Ingredients 1 ripe banana – mashed1/2 cup sugar – I use brown for flavour1 egg1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup self raising flour1/2 tsp baking soda How To Make I was intrigued by this recipe as it is different to my normal…

Baking is my happy place, combine that with my favourite item in the kitchen my air fryer. I am very happy. I am always looking for new recipes to try whether they are sweet treats to meals for the family. Today I am sharing a family favourite Air Fryer Brownies. A very chocolatey indulgent treat is brownies. They are rich in flavour and much quicker and easier to make in the airfryer. I usually make my brownies in the oven. For some reason I was not sure about doing them in the air fryer. Once I saw the recipe C…

Although the hype over air fryers has eased. In a lot of households air fryers have become a much loved and used kitchen gadget. I use my air fryer for so many things, and can never imagine life without it. Along with the normal chips etc. I do love to bake in mine. Which is why I am bring you another great recipe Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies. Ingredients 1 cup self raising flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 cup softened butter1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup chocolate chips How To Make These are so quick…

Day 10 of Blogtober 2024 the topic is Celebrate the beauty in decay, both natural and metaphorical, as things wind down in autumn. Today I am looking at Embracing Autumn. The changing in seasons as we move through the year is something we all know. Some embrace the changing seasons, while others mourn the season that has just gone. As we are now truly embracing Autumn. Gone are the long hot days of Summer, where we enjoyed BBQ’s with friends and families. Trips out and much more. Autumn seems to have hit with a bang this year. What Do I…

I never need an excuse to get in the kitchen and do some baking. It is my happy place, where I can work off bad moods or mull over problems. I have been thinking up some Halloween baking ideas the whole family will love Monster Cupcakes A quick and easy way to decorate and transform cupcakes into spooky cupcakes. Ingredients: 12 cupcakes – baked and cooled3 cups buttercream – divide into the 3 bowlsFood colouringCandy eyesLiquorice, sprinkles, choc chips etc Instructions: Mummy Brownies Transform ordinary brownies into mummies Ingredients: Brownie squaresWhite chocolate or vanilla frostingCandy eyes Instructions: 5. Ghost Meringues…