I love pumpkin as an incredibly versatile vegetable and this pumpkin pasta bake is really comforting but also a great way to use up pumpkin flesh at Halloween. You can also use butternut or squash if you can’t get hold of or don’t like pumpkin. This recipe works really well and the addition of carrots […]
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Lentil soup or any kind of variation thereof brings back vivid childhood memories for me. My nana used to make a huge pot of lentil soup, with a ham bone, that she would have sitting cooking or keeping warm for us coming to visit, or when we stayed with her, and it was, frankly one […]
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Chickpeas are like tiny powerhouses of goodness crammed into a little bean. They’re not just for hummus anymore. These legumes are pretty much rock stars in the world of healthy eating. So, why are chickpeas good for you? First off, chickpeas are packed with protein. You might think of protein as the stuff that helps […]
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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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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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An omelette is a quick and easy meal, perfect, I find for the kids, or for myself when I walk into the kitchen and think “eek, I need to feed us, but there’s not a lot in the fridge or I haven’t planned” or as a last minute thing. I know some people get twitchy […]
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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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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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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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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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