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 dive in. * We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Hot homemade soup. There is just something about those words [Continue Reading]
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 when everything goes to pot. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 8 HOURS 20 MINUTES I have a love/hate relationship with my slow cooker. Some days, thanks to The Princess’s after school activities, we arrive home right on dinner time. Without the slow cooker we would eat quite [Continue Reading]
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 TIME INVESTMENT: 60 MINUTES When I was a child, beetroot came in tins. Perfect circles, soaked in sweet vinegar that masked the true earthiness of the vegetable. Every steak sandwich or burger came with a slice of beetroot, tucked between the salad and the meat, [Continue Reading]
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 Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. I bought my first slow cooker about ten years ago. I used it to make soap. After listening to [Continue Reading]
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 go-to recipe for entertaining that is quick and easy, can be prepared ahead and will suit a number of situations. Usually I make a homemade dip, because they are ridiculously easy and so quick to whip up. However some occasions require something a little fancier, [Continue Reading]
A Savoury Sweet Potato, Feta and Caramelised Onion Tart
This deliciously savoury sweet potato, feta and caramelised onion tart makes the perfect vegetarian dish for an easy lunch or a light dinner. The simple tart is also ideal for entertaining, as it can readily be made ahead, and eaten either hot or cold. Total Time Investment: 1 hour 25 minutes Head bent over her homework, and without lifting her gaze, The Princess says to me “That tart is really yummy!”. I’m confused. The remains of the sweet potato tart I had eaten for lunch appeared to be as I had left them. “Oh, I cut a sliver off the [Continue Reading]
Easy Gnocchi Recipe with Chorizo & Creamy Spinach
An easy gnocchi recipe with chorizo and creamy spinach that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. This is a sure fire family favourite, and I guarantee that even the fussiest eater in your house will clear their plate in record time. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 18 MINUTES There are very few dishes that The Princess will actually request for dinner. Chicken schnitzel is one meal that she regularly asks for. Lemon tuna pasta is another. And anything that includes gnocchi is guaranteed to be eaten without complaints.
Ham & Brie Flatbread Sandwiches: An 8 Minute Recipe
Rich and decadent, and ridiculously easy to prepare, these ham and brie grilled flatbread sandwiches are ready in less than 10 minutes. Fantastic for a simple lunch, a quick snack or even a light supper. Keep the bread and cheese on hand in the freezer to whip up a toasted flatbread sandwich at a moments notice. TOTAL TIME INVESTMENT: 8 MINUTES I was unable to eat ham & cheese anything for many years. In my late teens I spent a significant period of time in hospital. The food was awful, and the only lunchtime option I could stomach was the [Continue Reading]
Easy Creamy Carrot Soup Recipe {The Nana Project}
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 in their soup, and refer to soups without bits as “pappy”. I prefer my soup silky smooth, with a large dollop of sour cream and a slab of soda bread on the side. Most of the time I bend to their preference, mainly as there [Continue Reading]