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…
Tag: Pasta
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 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….
Asparagus gnocchi with prosciutto crumbs
Recipe from Olive Magazine, April 2019 https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/quick-and-easy/asparagus-gnocchi-with-prosciutto-crumbs/ Sometimes you’re just in the mood for some simple ingredients put together well and that was exactly what this recipe seemed to offer. Difficulty rating- 2/5 Necessary equipment- 1x baking sheet 1x frying pan 1x saucepan For how many people? 4 as a starter or 3 for a…
Fiorelli with prawns, butter & tomatoes
Recipe from Olive Magazine, March 2019 The recipe has not been posted online, but the magazine extracted it from Skinny Pasta, which can be bought here- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skinny-Pasta-flavour-packed-recipes-calories/dp/0857834959/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1553248923&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=skinny+pasta&dpPl=1&dpID=61WmgToY62L&ref=plSrch Seafood pasta is a massive weakness for me. If there’s ever a time when through circumstances or sheer exhaustion I have to opt for a ready meal, you…
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