When we have guests in our home I love to offer them a snack that is homemade. I’m not always time rich these days so I love that these cheese straws can be prepared the night before, and baked fresh just before the guests arrive. Or even when they are here. I love to cook, but …
Homemade croutons are super simple, take just two minutes to prepare and taste delicious too! Scroll near the end of this post for my printable homemade croutons recipe card. I’m someone who loves to save money. A pound saved is the same as a pound earned. Often I try to make use of my oven …
I’m a real fan of cooking from scratch. Often I will put a meal in my slow cooker. When I have the time to spare I look to cook fresh at dinnertime and this bolognese pasta bake was a recent meal I made. It took under 20 minutes from start to get it in the …
When preparing lemons for a *Nutribullet lemonade recently I started thinking about uses for the lemon peel. I decided to zest it and freeze it, for use in future recipes. Then this got me thinking about lemon recipes that I had been meaning to try and before I knew it I was whipping up a batch of …
I’ve recently been sent a new food processor and I want to share with you 7 great uses for your food processor. We were gifted this food processor in exchange for coverage and want to share great uses for your food processor with you! I love spending time in my kitchen trying out new recipes, …
This simple tortilla recipe is a BIG part of my meal planning and batch cooking lifestyle. Having tortillas on hand means I can easily make tortilla pizzas, air fryer tortilla chips, chicken chilaquiles, fajitas, slow cooker beef enchiladas, chicken fajita triangles, burritos and much more! This is a great way to spend just a few …
This super simple pasta sauce recipe is ideal for making in a big batch, so you can have lots on hand for delicious recipes. It is ideal as a spaghetti bolognese base, for slow cooker lasagne, a simple pasta lunch and lots more. Also, if you’re looking for an alternative then be sure to check …
Fancy making a nice slow cooker beef casserole? Don’t want to put too much effort in? I’ve got you covered! This slow cooker beef casserole takes just 5 minutes to get ready and you can even cook dumplings in the pot. You can make this for under £5, serving 3-4 hungry people. Obviously, this depends …
This lovely sausage cassoulet (sausage and chickpea casserole to call it by another name!) was prepared in my slow cooker, was tasty and super simple too! If you’re looking for some inspiration for other slow cooker recipes then be sure to check out my Easy slow cooker recipes (UK recipes). I love the flavours of this sausage cassoulet …
Slow cooker beef chilli is a real Winter warming dish and it is very straightforward to prepare. I am a huge fan of using my slow cooker, especially during Winter. I love being able to throw everything together and then at the end of the day, there is a lovely meal. By documenting my recipes I’ve …
My airfryer sweet potato fries take just a few minutes to prepare and they are pretty tasty too. I’m a real fan of cooking food from scratch. Firstly, it is usually cheaper. Secondly, it is usually healthier too. These are a winning combination for me and often what motivates me to get off my backside and …
