This Greek Style Lamb Traybake is incredibly simple to make, looks beautiful and takes very little prep time. It can be served with green vegetables and gravy or why not go completely Greek and serve it with a simple Greek salad? Perfect for Easter or as an alternative to Sunday roast....but easy enough to make midweek too. As you probably know by now, I am a big fan of traybakes: simply pop a few ingredients in a tray and roast in the oven – minimal prep, minimal washing up and maximum ... continue reading...
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Slow Roast Ras el Hanout Lamb with Pomegranate and Quinoa Tabbouleh
Meltingly tender slow-roast lamb flavoured with wonderful, fragrant North African spices and served with a Pomegranate and Quinoa Tabbouleh, this Slow Roast Ras el Hanout Lamb would make an amazing alternative to the traditional Easter roast lamb dinner or a delicious Sunday roast. It also makes great leftovers! After reviewing Persiana a couple of weeks ago, I ended up with most of a jar of ras el hanout left over and was wondering what to do with it. The recipe I reviewed in ... continue reading...
Easy Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb Rogan Josh is definitely one of my favourite curries, whether I’m making it at home or getting it in takeaway form. I love the vibrant mix of spices and the melt-in-your mouth lamb, but I also love it because it is really simple to make - or at least my version is! As you may well have gathered from my blog, I am a big fan of curry. I love making it, I love eating it and I really love sharing my curry recipes on the blog. In fact, two of the most popular recipes on my blog are for ... continue reading...
Easy Lamb Kofte Burgers
All the flavours of a lamb kofte - in burger form! These Easy Lamb Kofte Burgers are quick and simple to make, and far less fiddly than making traditional koftes. Perfect served in pittas with tzatziki and salad! A happy accident! These lamb kofte burgers came about because, when I made lamb koftes the traditional way on skewers, I always found it annoyingly fiddly and messy. One day, in frustration, I took the lamb mixture off the skewers and reshaped it into burgers. This ... continue reading...
Easy Lamb and Aubergine Tagine
This super simple Lamb and Aubergine Tagine is perfect for busy days: it only requires a quick prep and then the oven does all the hard work - resulting in meltingly tender lamb and a delicious stew packed with wonderful Moroccan flavours. Make ahead magic... I love recipes that can be prepared in advance and left to do their thing in the oven, filling the house with gorgeous aromas, the meat gently softening until it almost melts in the mouth and the flavours developing ... continue reading...
Leftover Roast Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
This Leftover Roast Lamb Shepherd’s Pie is a real old-fashioned, back-to-basics kind of shepherd’s pie, using leftover roast lamb, a simple lamb gravy, buttery mash and very little else. Pure comfort food! Growing up, whenever we had traditional roast lamb for Sunday lunch, we would have a traditional shepherd's pie using the leftover meat the next day. It's a real traditional British comfort food classic and it's still a favourite in our house today. It's a great way to use ... continue reading...
Quick and Simple Roast Lamb and Gravy
A roast dinner classic! This Simple Roast Lamb and Gravy is quick to prepare and quick to cook, but using plenty of rosemary and garlic ensures it's packed full of flavour! Perfect for your Sunday lunch or Easter celebrations this year. I love slow roast lamb as much as the next person, but sometimes I just don’t have 4 or 5 hours to spare! This Simple Roast Lamb is a quick and easy recipe for a half leg of lamb (1.5kg / 3.25lb) that takes just over 1 hour 30 minutes from start to finish – ... continue reading...
Easy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
How do you make mashed potatoes better? Add cheddar cheese, of course! These Easy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes are super simple to make, but taste next level! Mashed potatoes… but better! Good mashed potatoes are one of THE best comfort foods… creamy, buttery and just a little bit salty… they are delicious, super versatile, and very budget friendly too. How do you make mashed potatoes even better? Add cheddar cheese, of course! Adding cheese to mashed potatoes is easy to do, ... continue reading...
Super Simple Savoury Mince
A classic and for good reason! This Simple Savoury Mince is quick, delicious and very easy – making it a fantastic option for busy weeknights. A classic for a reason! Savoury mince is a true British classic… and for good reason! It’s quick and simple to make, relatively inexpensive, easy to adapt to whatever you have in the kitchen (see below for ideas) and, above all, utterly delicious! As a kid, this was a ‘Dad dinner’. As a rule, Mum made the majority of weeknight ... continue reading...
Leftover Turkey Biryani
Wondering what to do with your roast turkey leftovers? This Leftover Turkey Biryani is your answer! Turkey Biryani is a quick, easy and delicious way to use up leftover roast turkey – it takes just 25 minutes and only uses 1 pot! If you don’t have any leftovers, don’t worry… I have included instructions for how to make this with fresh turkey too. Got roast turkey leftovers? Make biryani! So, you’ve had a wonderful roast turkey dinner, but now you have a pile of roast turkey ... continue reading...
Easy Refried Bean Quesadillas
These Easy Refried Bean Quesadillas are a delicious way of using up leftover refried beans! Better still, you only need 3 ingredients and they are ready in less than 20 minutes… Serve with homemade salsa and/or guacamole for extra deliciousness! This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! Got leftover refried ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Refried Beans (From Tinned Beans!)
Want to make refried beans at home? It’s much quicker and easier than you think – if you use my sneaky shortcut... This Easy Homemade Refried Beans recipe uses tinned beans to make authentic-tasting Mexican-style refried beans in just 15 minutes! I like to make refried beans with pinto beans, but you can also use black beans or kidney beans, if you prefer. This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a ... continue reading...
Easy Turkey Fajitas
Turkey makes a delicious alternative to chicken in these Easy Turkey Fajitas. You can use fresh turkey breast OR leftover roast turkey in these easy peasy homemade fajitas – either way they are ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with homemade salsa, guacamole and refried beans for a delicious Mexican-inspired feast! This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Salsa (Salsa Roja)
Want to make Mexican style salsa at home? It’s much easier than you think! This Easy Homemade Salsa (Salsa Roja) takes less than 20 minutes to make and tastes a million times better than shop bought salsa! This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! I have a confession to make… I scratch cook most things, but ... continue reading...
Easy Pork Mince Bolognese
A delicious twist on a family food favourite, this Easy Pork Mince Bolognese is packed full of flavour and can be on the table in just 25 minutes. If you love pork and bolognese, you’re going to love this Easy Peasy Pork Bolognese! Can you make Bolognese with pork mince? Absolutely you can! Pork goes incredibly well with all the traditional Bolognese flavours. In fact, truth be told, I think I actually prefer pork mince Bolognese! How to make Pork Mince ... continue reading...
Easy Bombay Potatoes (Bombay Aloo)
Love the Bombay Potatoes you get at your local Indian restaurant? Well, now you can make them at home too, with this Easy Bombay Potatoes recipe! Bombay Aloo – the fakeaway version! Do you love the Bombay Potatoes you get at your local Indian restaurant? Often homemade Bombay potatoes recipes are very complicated and longwinded. But not my Easy Peasy Bombay Potatoes recipe! I’ve simplified the recipe, while keeping all the essential flavours... So now you can enjoy Bombay ... continue reading...
Easy Cheese and Tomato Pizza (Margherita Pizza)
This quick and easy Cheese and Tomato Pizza takes less than 30 minutes to make. Perfect for when you need a delicious homemade margherita pizza in a hurry. (Plus discover my not-so-secret ‘cheat’ to get a super thin crust!) Homemade margherita pizza in a hurry Think making homemade pizza is time-consuming and difficult? Think again! With my Easy Cheese and Tomato Pizza recipe you can have freshly made pizza on the table in less than 30 minutes from start to ... continue reading...
Quick and Easy Pizza Dough (Super Thin Crust)
Want a quick and easy way to make perfect homemade pizzas from scratch - with a super thin crust? With a couple of neat cheats and shortcuts, you can have freshly-made pizza on the table in just 30 minutes. (With a proper bread pizza base NOT a scone pizza base!) Quick, easy AND super thin pizza crust – is that possible? So often ‘quick and easy pizza’ recipes involve ‘cheating’ by making the base using self-raising flour. This results in a pizza base which has the taste and ... continue reading...
Turkey Mince Fried Rice
Adding turkey mince to egg fried rice turns it into a complete dinner that can be ready in just 15 minutes! Better still, this Chinese-style Turkey Fried Rice is high in protein, low in calories… and super easy to make – perfect for busy midweek evenings! The perfect midweek dinner? For me the perfect midweek dinner is something that is quick and simple to make, only uses one pan and a handful of ingredients, high in nutrients, low in calories… and utterly delicious. And ... continue reading...
Fusilli Bolognese
Want a quick and easy pasta recipe that’s a guaranteed crowdpleaser? Then you need my easy peasy Fusilli Bolognese recipe! This super simple bolognese only uses 5 ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes… plus fusilli is so much less messy to eat than spaghetti 😂🤣 My easiest ever bolognese! I am a huge bolognese fan, and this Fusilli Bolognese is my easiest ever bolognese! This recipe only uses 5 ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes… but yet produces a result that ... continue reading...
Easy Indian-style Yellow Rice (Turmeric Rice)
Flavoured with turmeric, cinnamon and cardamom, this Easy Indian-style Yellow Rice is a super quick ‘cheats’ version of a classic pilau rice. It takes less than 15 minutes to make, and needs no special equipment – meaning you can have this delicious ‘fakeaway’ pilau rice any time you fancy! A super quick ‘cheats’ version of a classic pilau rice Love pilau rice, but don’t have a lot of time? This Easy Indian-style Yellow Rice is for you! (It’s an even speedier version of my ... continue reading...
Easy Beef Mince Curry (Keema Curry)
This Easy Beef Mince Curry is quick to make and very delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights when you’re in a hurry, but still want to eat well! Need a curry in a hurry? Use beef mince! If you need a curry in a hurry, then this Easy Beef Mince Curry is for you! Using beef mince means this beef curry can be on the table in under 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights when you’re in a hurry, but still want to eat well! How to make beef mince curry And this ... continue reading...
Easy Keema Rice (Only 4 Ingredients!)
Want a really quick and easy weeknight dinner that also tastes amazing? Then this Easy Keema Rice is your answer! A delicious combination of rice, lamb mince, curry powder and frozen peas, this easy peasy, one pot lamb curry can be on the table in just 10 minutes and only uses 4 ingredients! This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks ... continue reading...
Traditional Suet Crust Steak Pie
A mouth-watering combination of steak, vegetables and beef gravy, covered with a classic suet pastry crust - made with Atora Beef Suet. This Traditional Suet Crust Steak Pie is utterly delicious and super simple to make. (Suet crust pastry is very easy to make and practically foolproof – so makes the perfect pie crust – even if you’re not usually very good with pastry!) This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I ... continue reading...
Buckwheat Soda Bread
Buckwheat flour adds a delicious extra dimension to this soda bread recipe. A much healthier option than shop-bought bread, this Easy Buckwheat Soda Bread is also super quick to make – you can have fresh bread in under 40 minutes. And no kneading or proving required! This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in ... continue reading...
Traditional Beef Stew and Suet Dumplings
A Traditional Beef Stew with Suet Dumplings is a much loved British Classic – and for good reason! Delicious pieces of meltingly tender beef and root vegetables, slow-cooked in a rich beef gravy and topped with pillowy soft – and unbelievably moreish – suet dumplings. What could be better? This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in ... continue reading...
20+ Easy UPF-Free Dinners
Are you looking to reduce the amount of Ultra Processed Food in your diet? But don't want to spend hours in the kitchen stressing over long and complicated recipes? I’m here to help! Here are 20+ quick and easy UPF-free dinners, plus some bonus tips and advice to help you eat less Ultra Processed Food. Ultra Processed People Have you read Ultra Processed People* by Chris van Tulleken? I read this book a couple of months ago, and it has really changed the way I think about ... continue reading...
Easy Irish Soda Bread with Yogurt
No buttermilk? No problem! You can make this Easy Irish Soda Bread with plain yogurt. This recipe is super quick too – you can have fresh bread in under 40 minutes. And no kneading or proving required! My soda bread obsession continues… To say I am obsessed with soda bread would be a monumental understatement. I am crazy about soda bread. So much so, that I have a whopping great 10 soda bread recipes on this website, including: Easy White Soda Bread Easy Wholemeal Soda ... continue reading...
Roasted Butternut Squash and Beetroot Salad with Feta and Walnuts
Sweet roasted butternut squash and earthy beetroot combine with salty pops of feta cheese, crunchy walnuts and a simple balsamic dressing in this delicious warm salad. This easy Roasted Butternut Squash and Beetroot Salad with Feta and Walnuts can be served as a side dish or as a main course with pittas or flatbreads. It can also be served cold and makes a delicious packed lunch! An unbelievably delicious flavour combination… There are some flavour combinations that are ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Pork Curry
Packed full of flavour and with meltingly tender pork, this Easy Peasy Pork Curry is super quick and easy to prepare – then leave your oven (or slow cooker) to do all the hard work! Perfect for busy days, when you still want to eat well. This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! Why do you never see pork ... continue reading...
Homemade Nando’s Lemon and Garlic Broccoli
Love the Lemon and Garlic Long Stemmed Broccoli side you get at Nando’s? Now you can make it at home with this easy peasy Nando’s fakeaway version! Nando’s the healthy version… One thing I love about Nando’s is – if you choose the right sides – it can actually be quite a healthy eating out option. And one of the healthiest sides is surely the Lemon and Garlic Long Stemmed Broccoli? This side just consists of tenderstem broccoli, lemon and garlic – all of which are well ... continue reading...
Homemade Nando’s Spiced Grains and Butternut Squash
Love the Spiced Grains and Butternut Squash side you get at Nando’s? Now you can make it at home with this easy peasy Nando’s fakeaway version! The best Nando’s side! What’s your favourite Nando’s side? There are some strong contenders… Rainbow Slaw, Spicy Rice, Peri-Salted Chips, Macho Peas… But for me, the best side has to be Nando’s Spiced Grains and Butternut Squash! I just can’t get enough of this tasty combo of grains, veggies, feta and ... continue reading...
Homemade Nando’s Sunset Burgers
Love Nando’s Sunset Burgers? Now you can make them at home with this easy peasy fakeaway version! Not only are these Homemade Nando’s Sunset Burgers quick and simple to make, they also taste freakishly similar to the original... Perfect for when you want peri peri chicken, but can't get to a Nando's restaurant! My Nando’s obsession continues… If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you’ll know I am a HUGE Nando’s fan. (I just can’t get enough of that delicious Peri ... continue reading...
Easy Salmon Traybake
This delicious salmon traybake is the ultimate in easy peasy cooking. Simply roast the salmon in the oven together with sweet potatoes, red onions and sweet peppers – all in the same pan! Big on flavour, low on effort, ready in just 30 minutes and only 1 pan to wash… oh and pretty healthy too – what’s not to like? A traybake omission… If you’re an Easy Peasy Foodie regular, you’ll know that I am a huge fan of traybakes. I have got lots of great chicken traybakes, sausage ... continue reading...
Easy Prawn Tikka Masala
This easy peasy Prawn Tikka Masala is packed full of flavour and ready in just 20 minutes – perfect for busy evenings, when you don’t have much time to cook but still want to eat well! A prawn version of a curry house favourite Chicken Tikka Masala might be the nation’s favourite curry, but those delicious tikka masala flavours work just as well with prawns! (Maybe even better?) There’s just something about those spicy, smoky flavours that goes brilliantly with sweet, juicy ... continue reading...
Easy Beef Mince Fried Rice
Adding beef mince to egg fried rice turns it into a complete dinner that can be ready in just 15 minutes! Better still, this Chinese Style Beef Fried Rice is packed full of flavour and super easy to make – perfect for busy midweek evenings! One pan, 15 minutes! A delicious dinner, all cooked in 1 pan and ready in 15 minutes… sounds to good to be true? Well, it’s totally possible! This easy peasy Beef Fried Rice is the perfect meal to make when time is short, but you still want ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Dhansak
Love the chicken dhansak you get in your local curry restaurant? Now you can make it at home with this easy peasy Homemade Chicken Dhansak fakeaway recipe! This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! One of my most requested recipes! I often get emails, comments and social media messages from my readers, ... continue reading...
Multicoloured Pilau Rice
Love the colourful pilau rice you get in Indian restaurants? Well, now you can make your own! Better still, this easy peasy recipe for Multicoloured Pilau Rice is ready in just 30 minutes, and practically foolproof! The perfect accompaniment to a homemade curry. This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in ... continue reading...
Fruity Pilau Rice
Love Pilau Rice? Love dried fruit? Love nuts? Then you are going to love my Fruity Pilau Rice! Better still, this easy peasy pilau rice recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and is virtually foolproof! The perfect accompaniment to a homemade curry. One of my favourite recipes EVER! I love all my recipes, and I will never put a recipe on my website that I don’t love. Every recipe I create goes through rigorous testing and is extensively taste-tested by my expert panel (AKA my ... continue reading...
Guinness and Treacle Soda Bread
Want to take soda bread to the next level? Add Guinness and treacle! This super easy Guinness and Treacle Bread has a delicious richness and depth that is so good it’s a little bit addictive. If you like Guinness, you’ll love this bread! This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! Next Level Soda Bread! If ... continue reading...
Traditional Irish Soda Bread
Quick, simple and delicious, this easy recipe for Traditional Irish Soda Bread takes just 40 minutes from start to finish, with only 10 minutes prep time, and no kneading or proving required! Super easy bread! Soda bread is my favourite kind of bread because it is so quick and easy to make! Traditional Irish Soda Bread takes just 40 minutes to make from start to finish – and only 10 minutes of that is prep time. (5 minutes, to be honest, if you get your skates on!) Better ... continue reading...
Vegetable Pilau Rice
Pilau rice made extra delicious – and nutritious – with the addition of carrot, red pepper and peas! This easy peasy vegetable pilau rice recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and is virtually foolproof! The perfect accompaniment to a homemade curry. A simple way to eat extra veggies! Want an easy and delicious way to add extra veggies into your diet… make Vegetable Pilau Rice! OK, so it’s not going to add huge amounts of extra vegetables to your diet, but every little helps, ... continue reading...
25+ Easy Christmas Vegetable Recipes
Christmas dinner doesn’t have to be stressful! Make your life easier this year by cooking up some of these 25+ easy Christmas vegetable recipes.. Full of tips, tricks and cheats, these super simple Christmas vegetable sides, are sure to make Christmas morning a much less stressful and more enjoyable affair… but no less delicious!! Essential Christmas Vegetable Recipes What vegetables do you have for Christmas dinner? Here in the UK, the traditional Christmas vegetables are ... continue reading...
Perfect Roast Parsnips
Quick, easy and delicious, this recipe for Perfect Roast Parsnips requires no par-boiling or any other tricks – but it delivers perfectly cooked and crispy roasted parsnips every time. Perfect for roast dinners, Christmas lunch… or any time when you fancy perfectly roasted parsnips! Always a winner! Roast parsnips are definitely one of my favourite vegetables! They are delicious as part of a regular Sunday roast… and an essential part of Christmas dinner in the Gargano ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Honey Roast Ham (and Gravy)
A simple gammon joint, studded with cloves and liberally slathered with a delicious combination of honey and Dijon mustard before roasting, is an absolute classic – and for good reason! This Easy Peasy Honey Roast Ham makes a beautiful centrepiece, tastes wonderful and yet is super simple to make and involves very little hands-on time. It also makes a delicious ham stock – perfect for making Honey Roast Ham Gravy! Always a winner! A gorgeous roast ham, studded with cloves and ... continue reading...
Easy Mushroom Pilau Rice
Love Mushroom Pilau Rice? Want to make it at home, but worried it might be difficult and time consuming? Not with my easy peasy recipe! This super easy mushroom version of pilau rice is ready in just 25 minutes and is virtually foolproof! But there’s absolutely no compromise on flavour – this recipe is a real crowdpleaser. One of my most requested recipes I often get emails, comments and social media messages from my readers, asking for me to make specific recipes for this ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Beef Curry
Packed full of flavour and with meltingly tender beef, this Easy Peasy Beef Curry is super quick and easy to prepare - then leave your oven (or slow cooker) to do all the hard work! Perfect for busy days, when you still want to eat well. This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! My favourite kind of ... continue reading...
Traditional British Suet Dumplings
These traditional suet dumplings are a much-loved British classic. Cooked on top of a stew, they are quick and easy to make (only 4 ingredients!), but always taste unbelievably good. A childhood favourite What is your favourite dish from childhood? I have quite a few – Sausage Parcels, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, Roast Chicken, Lamb Hotpot… But one of my absolute best childhood food memories is Traditional British Suet Dumplings made with Atora suet and cooked on top ... continue reading...
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