Spanish Omelette makes fab easy peasy dinner or lunch. Serve with a green salad, some crusty French bread and a glass of chilled white wine. It tastes just as great the next day cold too - perfect for lunchboxes! Spanish Omelette - no flipping required! Think making a Spanish Omelette (AKA Tortilla) is difficult? Think again! I've taken the classic Spanish tortilla and given it a few tweaks to make it quicker, easier but just as delicious. You can make this recipe in ... continue reading...
Super Simple Carrot Cake
This Super Simple Carrot Cake is a lovely easy peasy recipe. It is incredibly light and moist and the olive oil gives it an amazing extra dimension. (N.B. you can always use sunflower oil if you don’t like the flavour of olive oil.) Although it takes a long time in the oven, the prep is minimal and it tastes and smells amazing! I prefer this just as it is with no icing, but I’ve added a simple cream cheese frosting recipe in case you have a sweeter tooth than me! It's really ... continue reading...
Quorn Shepherd’s Pie
A delicious, easy, family friendly classic with a twist, this Quorn Shepherd’s Pie uses Quorn mince instead of the traditional lamb, meaning this version is both vegetarian and much quicker to prepare - perfect for busy weeknights! The name of this dish has always been a bit of a problem. I am fairly convinced there is no such thing as a Quorn shepherd, nor indeed a quornherd, and certainly I doubt there are any vegetarian shepherds out there. (Do let me know if you know of any!) But ... continue reading...
Super Simple Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Quick, easy and delicious, this Super Simple Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni makes the perfect stress-free midweek meal, served with a simple side salad. Super Simple Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Think making your own Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni is hard? Well, think again... my version is quick and easy. It takes just 45 minutes from start to finish (and almost half of that is in the oven!) Simply mix up a delicious filling of spinach, ricotta, lemon juice, basil and ... continue reading...
Easy Sausage Parcels
These Easy Sausage Parcels are quick and simple to prepare and taste delicious. Plus they're budget friendly too. The perfect midweek meal! A childhood favourite Sausage Parcels were one of my favourite meals as a child but I grew up only having them in spring when spring greens were available. This meant they took on an almost mythical status…I remember begging my mother to make them and being bitterly disappointed to discover they were not going to be on the menu for ... continue reading...
Easy Quorn Chilli Con Carne
Easy and nutritious, this Quorn Chilli Con Carne is ready in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights! I've kept the chilli level quite mild so it's great for kids (and chilli wimps)...but feel free to add more if you like your chilli con carne HOT! As I've mentioned before, I am a big Quorn fan. It's great when you want to rustle a up a quick, tasty and nutritious meal and it's super convenient as you can cook it straight from frozen...I always keep a few bags of Quorn ... continue reading...
Easy Tomato Pasta
This Easy Tomato Pasta recipe is my fallback plan. If I get stuck, I always know I can make a great tasting meal (that my kids will definitely eat) in under 20 minutes, using things I always have in my kitchen. Phew! You must get those days when your dinner plans fall through, or you didn't have time to go to the shops, or you get back late, or you forget to defrost something or you just don't really fancy cooking, right? I know I do! This Easy Tomato Pasta has been my saviour ... continue reading...
Freeform Pear Tart
I love this Freeform Pear Tart. I think, actually, I might be in love with this pudding. It is so simple and so tasty! I can, however, claim no glory for its invention. It’s a recipe by Donal Skehan that I found it in an old copy of delicious magazine and it’s so good I have barely felt the need to adapt it (high praise from me). If you do manage to control yourself and find you have some left over the next day, reheat at 180C for 10-15 minutes. Freeform Pear ... continue reading...
Sea Bream, Fennel and Potato Traybake
This Sea Bream, Fennel and Potato Traybake is such a simple recipe, but looks and tastes like you’ve slaved over the stove for hours (when you really haven’t). Perfect for stress-free entertaining! Sea Bream, Fennel and Potato Traybake Though this Sea Bream, Fennel and Potato Traybake might look fancy, it's actually incredibly easy to make. Simply slice the potatoes and fennel and throw them into your baking tray along with garlic and onions. Then add oil and white wine and ... continue reading...
Easy Quorn Sausage Casserole
Warming and comforting, my Easy Quorn Sausage Casserole is perfect for chilly evenings. Serve with mashed potatoes, baked potatoes or rice for the edible equivalent of a big warm hug! OK so strictly speaking a casserole is a dish cooked in the oven... But my Easy Quorn Sausage Casserole is cooked on the hob to make it easier and quicker for busy evenings. It's ready to eat in just 30 minutes - and it makes great leftovers... Cook a double portion and freeze the rest for an even quicker and ... continue reading...
Super Simple Macaroni Cheese
Crisp on top, oozing with sauce and with perfectly cooked pasta, my Super Simple Macaroni Cheese is totally delicious, ready in just 20 minute and so simple to make - perfect for those busy days when you just want something easy! Macaroni cheese is one of my all-time favourites - serious comfort food. We have it pretty much on a weekly basis, and I’ve spent a good many years perfecting it. I always used to get super frustrated because the cheese sauce would soak into the macaroni, meaning ... continue reading...
Aubergine and Mozzarella Pasta
A delicious homemade tomato pasta sauce, perfectly cooked aubergines and salty, stretchy, gooey strings of Mozzarella make this simple Aubergine and Mozzarella Pasta recipe a real family favourite. Ready in under 30 minutes it's perfect for busy weeknights! This Aubergine and Mozzarella Pasta is a dish I have been making my family for years. It actually started off life as a Jamie Oliver recipe (from Jamie's Dinners.) Over time I’ve tweaked it a bit to simplify the ingredients a bit ... continue reading...