Growing up my parents would cut up an onion, saute it in a little oil, add a tin of tomatoes and that was a side dish, I hated it. Well, years later we had a glut of zucchinis in the garden and anyone who has grown zucchini will tell you […]
Breakfast and Brunches
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Nigella says this is what to eat New Years Day when you feel like hell but it is so good that I don’t recommend that you wait until you have a hangover to try it. This quantity can serve one to two people depending on the size of your frypan […]
I have been making these muesli bars for many years now, they are fantastic for breakfast on the run or for a lunchbox treat. Many of the ingredients can be swapped out to use whatever you have in your cupboard. It’s a very quick, easy, family friendly recipe that I […]
This Granola is not only simple to make and delicious but it is also extremely nutritious, adapted from a recipe in “It’s All Easy” by Gwyneth Paltrow. Granola makes a great topping for yoghurt and berries for a quick breakfast or snack. Rolled oats have been proven to reduce cholesterol, […]
I love it when I find a new cook/chef that I haven’t heard of before, especially if they cook in a manner I’m not used to. This recipe is from an American Chef, Alison Roman, that has spent time at Bon Appetit and now writes for the New York Times […]
Muffins can be a great snack for the lunch box or for breakfast on the go but most muffin recipes are full of refined flours, sugars and bad fats this recipe is different. It is a quick and simple batter to make and there are four different variations which are […]
The twist is kimchi and before you think I’m crazy I must admit this was a total surprise to me as well. This little gem of an idea comes from the Small Victories cookbook by Julia Turshen. The kimchi is in no way overpowering it adds a crunch that avocado […]
Who says baked beans are just to be served on toast for breakfast? Not me! These baked beans are great on a baked potato with sour cream and extra chilli for the spice lover or in a bowl with all the toppings and corn chips for a great quick, healthy […]
My husband says our freezer is where bananas go to die! Because when a banana is too ripe to eat I throw it in the freezer ready to make this banana bread when I feel like it. I’ve found this banana bread to be a funny thing as even […]
We have been making this recipe for Zucchini slice for many years now and it’s a firm family favourite although with a glut of zucchinis in the garden sometimes it becomes too much of a great thing! The recipe is from Stephanie Alexanders the Cooks Companion and is known as […]