These rice paper rolls or summer rolls as they call them in the states are a perfect way to use up those little bits and pieces you have lying around in your fridge. Leftover roast chicken, pork or duck, those last cooked prawns that didn’t get eaten the night before […]
Family Friendly Feasts
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This is a quick little stir-fry to add to your repertoire, actually lets face it most stir-fries are quick! But this recipe doesn’t involve a lot of chopping or prep work. I know the list of ingredients may seem long but I’m sure if you already cook Chinese food you […]
If you and your family love tacos and rice you’ll love this recipe for taco rice gratin. It has all the familiar flavours of the traditional mince beef tacos but it makes a nice change especially for Taco Tuesday! I have included a recipe to make your own taco seasoning […]
These small quiches are so easy to make. I have used puff pastry which gives them a lightness and I have suggested two different fillings but feel free to use your own favourite filling. This egg mix can be used for any sized quiche, I quite like doing a long […]
I guess these meatballs are called “everyday meatballs” because they are easy enough to make any day of the week. There is no chopping of onions, rolling or frying of meatballs. The ingredients are just measured out, mixed and portioned, either using a tablespoon measure like I do or even […]
This is a really hearty soup that can be made totally vegetarian by using vegetable stock cubes rather than the beef stock cubes specified. It does involve quite a bit of chopping but after that it just simmers away on the stove for a couple of hours. Don’t be put […]
Introducing “Shakshuka”, eggs poached in a tomato and capsicum sauce. Great for a healthy brunch or for a light lunch or dinner. The recipe specifies 4 eggs but if your frypan is large enough you could easily poach 6 eggs instead, perfect for meat free Monday. Serve with bread or […]
I know some of you will think, is teriyaki chicken really a recipe? Don’t you just buy a bottle of the marinade from the grocery store? But I prefer to make my own marinade then I can adjust the sugar and salt to my taste and know that when I […]
“Pizza Beans” is another winner from Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen, it takes all the things we love about a great pasta bake ie cheese and turns it into what can be considered quite a healthy dish. I challenge even the biggest bean “hater” not to like/love this bubbling, cheesy, […]
This quick and easy recipe gives you super tasty, tender chicken to stuff into corn tortillas for simple tacos with authentic flavours. If there are any leftovers it makes a tasty topping for nachos. Use your favourite taco toppings, here I have used sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, sour cream, hot […]