Last week was not the healthiest of food weeks. As England slipped back into lockdown, we found comfort foods on top of comfort foods showing up to console us. There were disappointments along the way but also an absolutely stunning chicken pot pie, a deliciously spicy lamb & aubergine stir fry and a phenomenally fast…
Weekly Roundup 29th October-4th November
The overwhelming feeling of the food we were making and eating last week was definitely fun. Some dishes were completely different from anything we’ve had before and others were small twists and none disappointed. I would honestly recommend every single recipe we tackled in the last week, but particular stand outs were the herby pork…
Weekly Roundup 22nd-28th October
This week’s recipes proved to be a bit hit and miss, but not in the way I was expecting. Some things I was really looking forward to fell flat, others were unexpected revelations. Particular highlights were a ridiculously easy Spanish chicken traybake and some cheeseburgers packed with stealth veg. Chicken & Leek Pot Pies Thursday…
Weekly Roundup 15th-21st October
Last week we had quite a lot of quick and easy meals and for the most part the results were far greater than the amount of effort required to make them. The Bengali Chicken Korma was a particular highlight, both to make and to eat. Honey & Paprika Glazed Chicken Traybake Thursday dinner https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/healthy/spanish-chicken-traybake/ I…
Weekly Roundup 8th-14th October
This was another week where we got really lucky with the recipes we chose to make. While there were some we wouldn’t necessarily choose to make again, nothing felt like a waste of time or ingredients. Chilli Con Chicken Thursday Dinner https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chicken-chilli-con-carne This was such a lovely twist on a classic. We love chilli con…
Weekly Roundup 1st-7th October
Here is my first little roundup of mini recipe reviews. Life has been pretty hectic of late (thanks 2020…) and finding time to write full recipe reviews with the amount of detail I’d like while looking after a toddler has been difficult, so I shall be writing these weekly roundups. I’ll still try to put…
Tagliatelle with cherry tomatoes, courgettes & prawns
Recipe from Waitrose Magazine https://www.waitrose.com/home/recipes/recipe_directory/t/tagliatelle-withcherrytomatoescourgettesandprawns.html Have I ever mentioned how much I love seafood pasta? Because I’m going to say it again- I love it! When I first came across this recipe I just couldn’t resist- courgettes are one of my favourite vegetables as well and to me the recipe just screamed summer. I have…
My Store Cupboard & Freezer Two Week Meal Plan.
Yesterday my irrational panic brain took over my normally sensible brain and I decided to stock up on essentials in case the coronavirus struck our household or, more realistically, our local supermarkets and delivery services had to close or had supply problems as a result of the outbreak and/or measures taken to prevent an outbreak….
Corn & split pea chowder
Recipe from January’s Good Food Magazine https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/corn-split-pea-chowder There’s something about January that calls for a big bowl of soup to warm you up from the inside and this offers heat in more than one way so seemed like the perfect, healthy winter lunch. Difficulty rating- 2/5 Necessary equipment- Scales 1x chopping board 1x chef’s knife…
Fish tagine with saffron & almonds
Recipe from January’s Easy Cook https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipe/fish-tagine-saffron-almonds Ever since I first tasted Moroccan food- in Corsica of all places!- I’ve loved it. This pretty quick recipe for a fish tagine piqued my interest for a midweek dinner. Difficulty rating- 2/5 Necessary equipment- 1x large pan with lid Measuring spoons Measuring jug 1x chopping board 1x kitchen…
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