Firstly I know it has been a very long while since I have written a blog post but I have started to dip my fingers back in , primarily over on Instagram , however the dinner I made tonight had us all licking our lips so I had to share it with you. I will... Continue Reading →
Monday’s meals #10 Poached chicken and fusilli pasta with basil pesto,sundried tomatoes and courgettes.
This is a firm favourite in our house that we all mop up , it's pasta which we all know most kids will eat and with the basil pesto and sun-dried tomato ingredients it's adult enough for everyone around the table to be satisfied. I think the real trick here is to poach the... Continue Reading →
Monday’s meals #9 My special spaghetti bolognese
Life being generally very busy at the moment and the fact that we are eating out and about or having quick dinners has meant I haven't been online much as of late. Tonight's meal is probably already a household staple in your own home but those who I have shared my own take of Spaghetti... Continue Reading →
Monday’s meals #8. Salmon and sundried tomatoes with lemon spaghetti.
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 →
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 →
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 →