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…

It is Day 4 of Blogtober and today, as the weather has been so horrible. I am sharing a few easy Autumn soup recipes. As there is nothing nicer than a bowl of home-made soup. Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash – peeled, seeded and cubed1 onion chopped2 cloves of garlic – minced4 cups of vegetable stock1 tsp thymeSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup of coconut milk – optional Instructions: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Ingredients: 1 can of crushed tomatoes1 onion – chopped2 cloves of garlic – minced2 cups of vegetable stock1/2 cup of double cream or coconut…

Planning your next party and looking to wow your guests with something exciting? Stuffed recipes are the perfect way to add a fun twist to your menu. These creative dishes will not only satisfy your guests’ taste buds but also make your event memorable. From stuffed mushrooms bursting with savoury goodness to sweet stuffed desserts that delight the senses, we’ve got options that cater to every palate. Imagine the look of delight when your friends bite into these carefully crafted treats! You don’t have to be a professional chef to pull these off either. With some simple ingredients and a…