Tag Archives: Dinner

Stuffed Mushrooms #1

What I love about this recipe is that the stuffing can be made up in advance, making these tasty little numbers very easy to put together when you are ready to cook them. They are ideal as a light lunch … Continue reading

Posted in Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Hearty Soup (Slow Cooker)

Having had a slow cooker for years and not used it very much,  I have recently been finding more and more use for it. I have also discovered Facebook pages and blogs devoted entirely to this method of cooking and … Continue reading

Posted in Soups, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Slow Cooker Chicken

The only thing fiddly about this dish, was skinning the chicken and to be honest that only took a few minutes.  Next time, however, I will get my butcher to do it for me as it only takes him seconds! … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Homemade Meatloaf

It has been years and years since I last made a meatloaf but this recipe caught my eye and it was well-worth making especially as it is gluten-free and the grated carrots and onion give it a nutritional boost.  It … Continue reading

Posted in Brunch, Dinner | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hawaiian Turkey Burgers with Mango Salsa

My mouth was watering as soon as I saw this recipe and I knew I had to make it as soon as possible, and I wasn’t wrong as it tasted absolutely delectable. My turkey burgers were a little difficult to … Continue reading

Posted in Brunch, Dinner | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

North African Tagine with Cauliflower ‘Couscous’

I dry roasted my pumpkin seeds and flaked almonds at the start of this dish, then promptly nibbled at them as they were so tasty causing me to have to roast some more whilst the vegetables were cooking !!   … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sweet Potato Chips (and chicken)

Sometimes I want to make something very quick and simple; and there is nothing easier than popping a chicken in the oven to roast (I usually cover it in herbs) and serving it with some sweet potato chips and whatever … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Sesame Chicken Salad with Cucumber Noodles

Looking for a recipe to use up the remains of a roast chicken, I came across this salad in the book The Art of Eating Well by Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley. I adjusted it slightly to suit the ingredients I … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Salads | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey

I love Brussel sprouts, steamed or even raw in salads but when I saw the recipe for roasted sprouts with balsamic vinegar and honey,  I knew I had to try them asap.  I wasn’t disappointed as they were fantastic and … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Thai Beef Stew (Slow Cooker)

I knew I had an extremely busy time on the day I wanted to try this new dish so I prepared it all the night before. I browned the meat and made the sauce and put it all in the … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment