Spiced Gingerbread Muffins are a great option for lunchbox baking. Quick to put together, perfect for freezing and highly portable, they tick all the boxes. Made with healthy spelt flour and unrefined sugars, you need feel no guilt if you enjoy one (or two, or three) yourself. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 30 MINUTES Baking for children…
Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe with Garlic Mushrooms
The sauce for this simple chicken pesto pasta recipe, made with garlic mushrooms, comes together in the time it takes to cook the pasta. Or why not swap out the chicken for green beans to make a delicious vegetarian version. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 20 MINUTES * We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC…
What To Do With Stale Bread: 4 Ways To Use Up Old Bread.
Do you throw out stale bread because you don’t know what to do with it? Turn your old bread into fresh breadcrumbs, dried breadcrumbs, crackers, croutons, puddings, French toast, salads – you are only limited by your imagination. So save your stale bread from the rubbish bin and never get stuck with leftover bread again….
Crispy Tamari Almonds: Oven Roasted or Dehydrated
Homemade crispy tamari almonds are the perfect snack when you are craving something that is slightly salty, but still good for you. Learn how to activate your own almonds, which can then be dried in the dehydrator or roasted in the oven. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 15 MINUTES IF ROASTED I don’t tend to snack. Three…
Easy Flatbread Pizza Recipe in Just 15 Minutes
With this easy flatbread pizza recipe, a frugal yet healthy lunch is never far away. Keep a packet of flatbreads in the freezer, and you can have a meal on the table in just 15 minutes. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 15 MINUTES We seem to eat a lot of pizza. Particularly since I discovered the stored…
Crustless Zucchini Quiche Recipe {with Freezing Tips}
A healthy crustless zucchini quiche recipe that is quick to make, and is a great way to use up an abundant zucchini crop. It is delicious served both hot or cold, and is perfect for freezing so you can use up that zucchini glut faster. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 55 MINUTES This easy crustless zucchini quiche…
Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe with lamb & lentils
A healthy shepherd’s pie recipe, packed full of vegetables, earthy green lentils and a well seasoned, herby lamb mince, that will happily feed a crowd. This easy shepherd’s pie also freezes well, so why not make two and stash one in the freezer for another easy meal. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 1 HOUR 50 MINUTES I…
Slow Cooker Mild Chicken Curry Recipe with Coconut Milk
A super easy slow cooker mild chicken curry recipe with coconut milk, crammed with chickpeas and lentils, that needs nothing more than a bowl of steaming white rice to complete the meal. Gluten free and dairy free, it is perfect for the whole family. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 8 HOURS 10 MINUTES I like a little…
Quick & easy Fried Rice recipe with leftover rice
Whip up this easy fried rice recipe with leftover rice in just 20 minutes. It makes an easy lunch option, and stops you feeding your leftover rice to the chickens (Just me?) TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 20 MINUTES I have a real soft spot for this quick fried rice recipe. Nary a week goes by when…