Normally Easter is all about the chocolate eggs but this year I felt it was time for a savoury chocolate dish or two. In the past I have made this meal in the slow cooker. I thought it was time …
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Chocolate Bean Chili – Easter Edition
Savoury dishes and chocolate aren’t two foods I would have ever put together. A few years ago I made a chocolate bolognaise, chili and stew. They were so tasty that I decided to add cacao powder to a vegetable chili …
Turkey Mince Chili with Sweet Potato Mash – (Video Version)
My son Ted, who is now 11, is not a great fan of tomato sauces. Ted has only just started to enjoy ketchup. Nowadays I try to make meals without tomatoes. It’s not always possible but I do find mealtimes …
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Roast Chili Chickpeas
Nowadays a buzz word seems to be protein. Social media platforms seems to be advertising protein in very article, video or short. Until recently I hadn’t considered that chickpeas were a brilliant source of protein. They have 21 gram per …
Spiced Turkey Meatballs with Rosemary and Garlic Roast Potatoes (Video version)
Slightly spicy meals are normally very well received in our house. We love a mildly spicy dinner and I really enjoy using spices to add extra flavour. In recent years I have discovered spices and herbs can also be beneficial …
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Mexican Spice Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic Rice (Video Version)
My son Ted, who is 11, loves my rosemary and garlic chips. Well actually he loves a certain burger restaurants rosemary chips. Ted explained to me that my version come a close second. As he like this flavour combination I …
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Chickpea Blondies!
Recently I’ve been experimenting with chickpea flour. It’s quite versatile and makes delicious savoury pancakes. I decided to try this flour in a cake. We love brownies but I keep seeing videos for blondies. It’s a brownie without the cacao …
Chorizo and Prawn Soup (Video version)
My son Ted, who is now 11, used to love fish. Ted would of eaten any fish if I served it to him. Nowadays Ted is not keen on eating fish apart from prawns and tuna. As a mum I …
Leftover Burger Pasta Salad
As we are a family of three I always make meals that serve 4. It means there are always leftovers for me to eat. Instead of eating the same meal again the next day I like to turn any leftover …
Slow Cooker Tomato and Basil Soup with Shredded Roast Chicken (Video version)
After 45 years of living in this body I have come to realise that I now need to add more protein to my diet. For me, protein helps to keep my stomach fuller for longer and I hate getting hangry! …
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