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…
A Very Easy Vegetable Couscous Salad Recipe
This super easy vegetable couscous salad recipe, made with wholemeal couscous, makes the perfect side dish for a summer BBQ. It can be pulled together in just 15 minutes and leftovers are brilliant in the lunchbox. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 15 MINUTES Neither Mr Grumpy nor The Princess are big fans of couscous, although they will…
How To Freeze Soup The Easy Way
A steaming bowl of homemade soup is an ideal meal in the depths of winter. And if you are going to the trouble of making your own soup, then you really want to make sure you know how to freeze homemade soup properly to ensure you always have a meal in the freezer. So let’s…
Slow Cooker Thai Red Beef Curry With Freezing Tips
Load up the slow cooker and come home to this delicious Thai red beef curry. Packed full of flavour, and crammed with vegetables, just add some steamed rice for a complete meal. You can also double the recipe and stash the extras in the freezer to have a delicious meal in reserve for those days…
Roasted Beetroot Salad with Goats Cheese & Walnuts
This super easy roasted beetroot salad, with goats cheese and walnuts, is the perfect side dish for a BBQ. It is so simple to make, and it transports well for a meal with friends. And to turn this simple beetroot salad into a hearty vegetarian main meal, simply add a loaf of crusty bread. TOTAL…
How To Make The Best Slow Cooker Meals
Do you want to know how to make the best slow cooker meals? Meals that your family will actually want to eat? Try these seven easy tips that I promise will not only change the way you use your slow cooker, but have everybody coming back for seconds. * We are a participant in the…
Ham & Cheese Mini Quiche Recipe with Puff Pastry
The simplest ham & cheese mini quiche recipe with puff pastry on the internet. Promise! This is my go-to recipe for entertaining, lunchboxes, picnics or anywhere an appetiser is required. Easy to make, easy to freeze: there is no excuse to always have some on hand. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 30 MINUTES Everybody should have one…