Smashed potatoes with herb and pecorino

I love potatoes, partly because they are so versatile, cheap and can be used for so many meal combinations, but also because they are comforting, filling and delicious and this recipe for smashed potatoes is easy, and works well as a crowd pleaser but also for adding to family meals. This recipe serves four but […]

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One pot chicken, rice and veggies

This one pot chicken recipe, served with rice and veggies, is easy and delicious. It’s great for a simple but filling weeknight meal or for feeding your hungry family. You can adapt it with different veggies and add spice or flavours depending on your tastes and what your family likes. Chicken and rice is a […]

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Pimm’s Ice Lollies – not for kids

I know there are lots of recipes for Pimm’s Ice lollies out there, but this is my tried and tested, tweaked a few times one. This post does contain an Amazon affiliate link that earns me revenue if you click and make a purchase. Links will be marked with * Pimm’s is one of my […]

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Allergy friendly Lime and Coconut cake

This allergy friendly lime and coconut cake is easy to make and contains no dairy, no egg and no gluten so if you are feeding someone who is allergic to eggs or dairy, or is vegan, or who has coeliac disease then it’s a great cake to pull out for them. It’s ingredients are simple […]

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My version of Drug eggs or Mayak eggs

The title of this post sounds, as my kids would say “well dodgy” but it’s not what it sounds and is in fact a recipe for Drug Eggs or Mayak Eggs. What are Mayak Eggs? Why are they called Drug Eggs? They are a Korean dish, of marinated eggs, which are so delicious they are […]

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Easy gluten-free garlic bread

Garlic bread is a huge favourite and staple in our house and because we deal with coeliac disease and a gluten intolerance we make this easy gluten-free garlic bread which, frankly is better than you’d get in a restaurant. Not all gluten-free bread is the same and some brands make better products than others. After […]

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Meal Plan Monday – Family Meal Planning

Welcome to Meal Plan Monday. Where we share what we are eating and how I plan our meals as a family who deal with food allergies and coeliac disease (which is NOT a food allergy, but an autoimmune disease) whilst shopping within a budget, mostly at Asda and Aldi. Eating together as a family is […]

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Dairy-free creamy savoury pots.

This recipe for dairy-free creamy savoury pots is easy but creates a comforting meal that’s brilliant for a light lunch or as a starter to impress someone for dinner. This is a variation of baked eggs but can also be made vegan too. I recently discovered a couple of good quality dairy-free or plant based […]

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