Spaghetti Bolognaise is a classic that I just made chunky and it was delicious. I normally make a bolognaise sauce with mince beef or pork. This time I decided to cook the sauce with beef stewing steak. I wanted to …
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Slow Cooker Stewing Steak Cottage Pie
Normally I always make a cottage pie with mince beef. I have never tried making it with stewing steak. Nor have I tried cooking the filling in my slow cooker pot. Therefore I decided to try both of these methods. …
Masala Spice Sweet Potato Chips (Video Version)
When the weather is cold outside, I like nothing more than to curl up with comfort food. Chips are definitely a go to choice for me. Britain has been built on fish and chips and cups of tea too. I …
Garlic and Herb Roast Potatoes (Video version)
In the UK we love a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings. I don’t make roasts that often but when I do my little family devours this meal. Therefore I know that if I make a slight change to …
Apricot and Orange Baked Protein Porridge
Last year I made an Orange and Ginger Baked Protein Porridge that I thought I would try another orange inspired baked porridge. Baking porridge is a great way to get breakfast on the table with ease. On the morning I …
Leftover Turkey Curry – 24 Days of Christmas
Many years ago I had a friend who used to love boxing day. For those of you that don’t know boxing day is the day after Christmas day in the UK. My friend loved boxing day more than Christmas day. …
Leftover Roast Beef and Parma Ham with Mash Potatoes – 24 Days of Christmas
My dear old Dad used to love roast beef. Normally, if there were any leftover he would make himself a roast beef and tomato sandwich. I have a vivid memory of him enjoying this sandwich a few days after Christmas. …
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Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Gravy- 24 Days of Christmas
Christmas can be a stressful time of year. Especially when we have relatives coming to stay. I love to cook but I’m definitely in favour of making it as easy as possible. The slow cooker is possibly the most used …
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Parma Ham and Brussel Sprouts – 24 Days of Christmas
Every year I try to serve sprout with Christmas dinner and every year they are always rejected by my little family. As you can tell my family aren’t keen on sprouts. I’m not sure whether it’s the fact that these …
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Orange and Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips – 24 Days of Christmas
Roast dinners are never complete without honey roast carrots and parsnips. I always remember my husband and his late nan extensively discussing how a you can’t have a roast without carrots and parsnips. They loved these vegetables. To be honest, …
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