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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Flat Oven Baked Mince Beef Salad
My husband Howard, son Ted and I love a burger. I think we could eat a burger most evenings. When I saw this flat mince beef recipe on a YouTube short I knew I had to try it. It looked …
Slow Cooker Beef Stewing Steak Soup (Video Version)
My slow cooker pot has to be one of the most well used pieces of kitchen equipment. To be honest it gets used most of the year. Most people I know use there pot during the Winter but we enjoy …
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Steak Quinoa Salad
As Spring is in the air I felt it was time for salad. I love salad. Whenever I eat it a large bowl my husband will call me the rabbit. He makes me laugh when he says it. Although Spring …
Edemame Bean and Pea Pesto Dip (Video Version)
My husband Howard and son Ted hate peas. Please don’t worry I didn’t try and hide it from them in this pesto dip. I made this dip for myself. I love peas. Also I have recently discovered edamame beans too. …
Banana and Raisin Lentil Muffins
The other day I made a smoothie with cooked lentils. Which was so tasty, I promise. It got me wondering what other sweet treat breakfasts I could make with a humble lentil. Lentils are packed with protein and fibre. Plus …
Cannellini Bean Dip with Sage Roasted Vegetables (Video Version)
A few years ago I made a variety of hummus’ that my son Ted and I loved to eat. Then, as with most foods, I stopped making it. Recently I have been rediscovering dips but this time I’m not making …
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Harissa Spice Red Lentil Hash
Normally in the morning I crave a sweet breakfast. Occasionally I find myself wanting savoury dishes. Recently I’ve been trying to cook with red lentils. Lentils are packed with protein and fibre. They can make a very tasty meal that …
Harissa Spice Pinto Bean Dip (Video Version)
Beans are a fantastic staple to have in the cupboard. Sadly, the beans I tend to keep I forget I have them. That is until I watch vegan Youtubers make yummy recipes. Then I remember and I get very inspired …
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