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55 of the Best Hearty Soups for Winter

June 10, 2018 by tania 8 Comments

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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…

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Filed Under: Main Meals, Meals From The Freezer, Soup Tagged With: dinner, freezermeals, soup

A Pretty Simple Homemade Crunchy Granola Recipe

June 1, 2018 by tania 1 Comment

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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…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Snacks Tagged With: breakfast, crunchy, granola, homemade, vegan

A Ridiculously Quick and Easy Apple Turnovers Recipe

May 25, 2018 by tania 27 Comments

Quick & Easy Apple Turnovers. A simple dessert that can be whipped up quickly with a few storecupboard ingredients.

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…

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Baking, Dessert, Meals From The Freezer Tagged With: apple, dessert, easy, quick, turnovers

A Super Easy Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Tagine

May 3, 2018 by tania 11 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Main Meals, Meals From The Freezer, Slow Cooker Tagged With: chicken, dairyfree, dinner, glutenfree, slowcooker, tagine

How To Make A Handy Basil Pesto Sauce

April 29, 2018 by tania 2 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Kitchen Basics, Meals From The Freezer Tagged With: dinner, glutenfree, pesto, vegetarian

A Super Easy Tomato & White Bean Salad Recipe

April 5, 2018 by tania 9 Comments

Tomato & White Bean Salad. An easy side dish that takes 10 minutes to make. Add some crusty bread and green leaves for a simple main meal.

This super easy tomato & white bean salad recipe takes only 10 minutes to make, and is a great way to use up a summer tomato glut.  It is delicious as a main meal salad with a loaf of crusty bread, or tucked into lunchboxes for an easy lunch. Last Updated: 20th February 2019 Total…

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Main Meals, Salads, Side Dishes Tagged With: glutenfree, lunchbox, salad, sides, tomato, vegan

A Truly Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Lamb Korma Curry

March 22, 2018 by tania 36 Comments

Slow Cooker Lamb Korma Curry. Dairy-free, gluten-free and freezes well. Great for a crowd.

This dairy-free, gluten-free slow cooker lamb korma curry is so quick and easy to put together, and readily feeds a large, hungry family.  The curry freezes well, so any leftovers can be stashed in the freezer for an emergency meal. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 8 HOURS 15 MINUTES  I feel I have finally mastered my slow…

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Filed Under: Meals From The Freezer, Slow Cooker Tagged With: dairyfree, glutenfree, slow cooker

The Absolute Best Blueberry Lime Curd Breakfast Parfaits

March 21, 2018 by tania 2 Comments

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Layer a few simple ingredients in a glass or jar to make this delicious blueberry lime curd breakfast parfait.  Perfect for breakfast on the run.  Total Time Investment: 5 Minutes I don’t remember the family member originally responsible for these breakfast parfaits.  I have a feeling that it might have been Mr Grumpy’s suggestion, but…

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Breakfast Tagged With: breakfast, parfaits, quick, vegetarian

Dinner In A Hurry: Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata

March 9, 2018 by tania 19 Comments

A slice of asparagus & goats cheese frittata.

Ready in less than 30 minutes, asparagus and goat cheese frittata is the perfect solution for a quick meal at the end of a busy day.  Just add salad and a crusty loaf for a simple dinner.  Delicious either hot or cold, it also can be turned into a simple canape for entertaining.  Total Time…

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, Main Meals Tagged With: asparagus, frittata, gluten free, goat cheese, vegetarian

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