Loaded Tornado Potatoes

So now we are hitting summer what better way to celebrate this weather than dining out side more often and firing up the BBQ. Below is a recipe for my Loaded Tornado Potatoes, these twisty delights really bring the party to any BBQ banquet table and make for the perfect pimped up side to morning barbie staples. Ingredients: Albert Bartlett Rooster Potatoes Hand full of … Continue reading Loaded Tornado Potatoes

Ham & Cheese Sauce Savoury Crepe

Not a got a sweet tooth? Savoury pancakes are just as delicious. Serve up this melting ham and cheese combo as a breakfast treat or speedy dinner alternative. Ingredients  For the sauce: 250ml whole milk 20g butter 1 heaped tbsp of plain flour 100g cheddar cheese grated Nutmeg to grate Salt & pepper to season The rest: Traditional crepe batter – see above recipe. Boiled … Continue reading Ham & Cheese Sauce Savoury Crepe

Traditional Crepes (pancakes)

Take this traditional crepe recipe and spin it as many ways as you like. I love the old school combo of lemon, sugar and honey, but get as creative as you want!  Ingredients 130g plain flour 1 tbsp caster sugar 1/2tsp salt 1 egg beaten (leave out for vegan option) 300ml whole milk (soy/oat milk for vegan option) 1tbsp butter (olive/coconut oil for vegan option) … Continue reading Traditional Crepes (pancakes)

Fruity Pancakes

Not all treats need to be full of sugar and super indulgent, you and your family will love this healthy take on pancakes. The recipe is loaded with fruit and yoghurt to pile up the yummy nutrition content. Ingredients 150g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 heaped tbsp caster sugar 250ml oat milk 1 large … Continue reading Fruity Pancakes

Nana’s Lancashire Hot Pot

This one reminds me of my Nan and all the time we’d go round and have celebratory hot pots for all sort of different occasions. Served with her fav side dish mushy peas or ‘shirt lifters’ (because peas make you fart) as she used to call them! 😂 Ingredients 1 large glass of red wine 500ml beef stock 1 teaspoon beef gravy granules  2 large … Continue reading Nana’s Lancashire Hot Pot

Pumpkin Mince Stew in Pumpkin Pots with crispy critter hands

Ingredients Miniature pumpkins 500g mince Tin of Plum tomatoes Beef stock 500ml Chicken stock 200ml 1 large onion 2 crushed cloves of garlic Thyme Chorizo chunks Knob of butter Tortilla wrap Method Cut  the tops off your pumpkins to create a lid for your bowls, now scoop out the seeds carefully. Once done scoop out the flesh of the pumpkin to create a big round … Continue reading Pumpkin Mince Stew in Pumpkin Pots with crispy critter hands

Easy Cheats Tonkotsu Ramen

This easy on the purse lunch/dinner is perfect for back to uni students or quick easy midweek meals when you want to save some cash and quickly rustle up some tasty food. Ingredients 1 packet Tonkatsu ramen Teaspoon of soy topped up with water to submerge 1 tomato 3 smoked bacon rashers 1 egg Spring onions Salt and Pepper Sesame seeds for decoration Method 1. Preheat … Continue reading Easy Cheats Tonkotsu Ramen

Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake

This recipe is a lovely warming dish that works for those midweek quick family dinners, getting everyone their mix of veggies, proteins and wonderful tasty flavours. One to go back to time and time again. Ingredients 6 Pack of skin on deboned Chicken ThighsChorizo RingPack of new potatoes1 leek1 red onion2 large CarrotsThyme Sprigs500ml Chicken stockTablespoon of flourVeg OilSalt & Pepper Method 1. Preheat the oven … Continue reading Chicken and Chorizo Tray Bake

Layered Coffee Jar Lunches

One of my big things is sustainability and one of the great things about coffee jars and sauce jars is you can reuse them to make amazing one pot lunches. Get your jars, wash them out and reuse them as part of this purse-friendly lunch solution. Ingredients Pack of 4 Chicken Thighs Knob of butter Frozen Peas Runner Beans Broccoli Salt & Pepper Packet of … Continue reading Layered Coffee Jar Lunches