This easy creamy carrot soup recipe is so quick to cook that it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Just add a loaf of crusty bread for a simple mid-week meal. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 25 MINUTES We have an ongoing soup war in our house. Mr Grumpy and The Princess like chunks…
Kitchen Basics: A Very Useful Spicy Kale Pesto Recipe
Spicy Kale Pesto is the perfect way to use up a bountiful kale crop. It is delicious stirred through pasta for a quick meal, served on crackers for a healthy snack or simply eaten straight from the spoon. Total Time Investment: 10 Minutes Kale was the most successful crop in our vegetable garden last year….
A Super Easy Baked Ratatouille Recipe
This baked ratatouille recipe is super easy to make, and is an extremely versatile dish. Fantastic served hot or cold, it makes an ideal vegetarian main or a great side dish. It also freezes well, so why not keep a batch on hand in the freezer for an emergency meal. Total Time Investment: 1 Hour…
Lentil & Brown Rice Soup Recipe: Gluten & Dairy Free
A really simple lentil and brown rice soup recipe that is very easy to whip up, and makes a deliciously hearty meal for a cold winter’s night. Gluten free and dairy free, it can easily be turned into a vegetarian meal to suit every one in the family. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 1 HOUR Winter is…
55 of the Best Hearty Soups for Winter
Thick, hearty soups are the perfect meal for a cold winter’s evening. In this comprehensive list of soups, I have gathered together 55 of the best soup recipes ever that are guaranteed to suit all tastes. Fill your stomach with a steaming bowl of spicy noodles, cheesy vegetables, earthy lentils or creamy grains. I guarantee…
A Pretty Simple Homemade Crunchy Granola Recipe
Mix up your own granola with my simple homemade crunchy granola recipe. Easily customised to add in your favourite ingredients, and very easy to make, you need never buy another box of sub-standard granola again. Total Time Investment: 40 Minutes I am very much a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast choices. For…
A Ridiculously Quick and Easy Apple Turnovers Recipe
With a sheet of puff pastry, and a jar of applesauce, this ridiculously quick & easy apple turnovers recipe makes a simple yet delicious dessert. Total Time Investment: 25 Minutes Dessert was not an everyday occurrence when I was a child. I have fond memories of golden syrup dumplings smothered in custard, and large serves…
A Super Easy Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Take a trip to North Africa with a delicious slow cooker Moroccan chicken tagine. The tagine comes together in minutes, and freezes brilliantly, so make extra and stash the leftovers in the freezer for another meal. Total Time Investment: 8 hours 10 minutes I used to make this Moroccan chicken tagine in the oven. That…
How To Make A Handy Basil Pesto Sauce
This extremely useful basil pesto sauce can get you out of almost any dinnertime conundrum. With a packet of pasta and a jar of homemade pesto, a quick dinner is never far away. And when basil is in season, freeze your extra basil pesto for the winter months. Total Time Investment: 10 Minutes Everybody should…