Knowing how to make chicken stretch is a great way to get a little more from your food budget. I love working to reduce food waste, save money on food shopping, meal plan and also enjoy the feeling that comes from being organised and knowing that we’re getting the most for our money. Never has …
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 …
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! We’ve also been enjoying some bacon, sausage and egg wraps …
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 …
This lovely sausage cassoulet (sausage and chickpea casserole to call it by another name!) was prepared in my Ninja Foodi OL750UK, 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 …
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 slow cooker …
My airfryer sweet potato fries take just a few minutes to prepare and they are pretty tasty too. If you want to try something extra naughty and tasty then my air fryer cheese chips are always a hit! I’m a real fan of cooking food from scratch. Firstly, it is usually cheaper. Secondly, it is usually …
Bread is life. In our house at least. Tear and share bread is even better in my eyes. Deliciously soft, fluffy bread, with a favourite of lovely flavours crammed inside is a winner as far as I’m concerned! Any meal where I serve bread alongside it is always going to go down well with my …