It can be hard to find motivation to cook dinners during this gorgeous sunshine we are experiencing right now but if you are fed up of barbeque and salads, and are lusting for pasta then this quick and very easy pasta dish is for you. This a a regular in our house given it is... Continue Reading →
Monday’s meals #7. Spicy minced beef with a smokey butternut squash topping.
Ingredients 1 butternut squash 1 packet lean mince ( preferably 5% ) Chorizo(optional) 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 1 punnet of mushrooms Beef stock pot Paprika -1 tablespoon Chilly flakes - I use 1 teaspoon with the kids I don't want it too hot so adjust to your liking. Italian seasoning -1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce -2... Continue Reading →
Monday Meals #6. Surf and turf salad with a sticky red onion chutney and rustic bap.
With the fine weather it is hard to get in the mood for cooking dinner but this one is literally finger licking good and takes no time at all. You can make the chutney beforehand and have it as a fridge staple , meaning dinner can be on the table in a little over ten... Continue Reading →
Mondays meals #4. Spanish chicken,prawn and bean casserole.
This is a batch cook dinner favourite of mine and outside of the prawns you can freeze everything and just stiryfry up the prawns fresh to add in for the next mealtime. This does take a little longer to cook, but because its a batch recipie I think it's worth the time. I like to poach... Continue Reading →
Monday meals #2. Chinese spiced roast duck with homemade plum sauce and smokey butternut squash.
Duck is a huge family favourite and even more so if it is Chinese inspired. With duck breasts being so reasonable to buy these days, it is a great alternative to a Sunday roast or if you fancy a fake-away with no msg then this is a great recipe to have on file, the sweet... Continue Reading →
Passing on good habits to our children. Being body positive.
I have always loved looking back through old photo albums. Looking back on holidays from my early childhood days, days long forgotten yet I always smile as I look at not only my parents baby face but of mine too. Of day-trips taken and ice-creams eaten, my only cares in the world were how many... Continue Reading →
Why are children not welcomed in the dining room? Eating out with kids.
"I have children at home, I do not want to see children when I am out eating my dinner". Her lips curled up as these words left her mouth, as she expressed her distaste to the Maitre D ,as my children and their cousin stood nearby. She's right, kids shouldn't be out in restaurants, I... Continue Reading →
One for him, one for her and one for Mammy. Friday fashion.
Sorry ! but I am in full Christmas mode as all the fab clothes are starting to make their way into shops and now might be the time to get the wardrobes done and dusted so it is one less thing to do closer to the day. For your little men over Christmas... Continue Reading →
One for him, one for her and one for Mammy. Friday fashion.
The sales are well and truly underway everywhere, some are throwing out stock that we have seen in the last three or more sales but there are still bargains to be had. I've been confined to online browsing this week but still managed to get some nice bits for the twins and lust over some... Continue Reading →



