Beef curry in 40 minutes? Surely not possible? It is thanks to my new toy! This Pressure Cooker Beef Curry tastes just like my slow cooked beef curries (the ones which take hours and hours in the oven or slow cooker), but takes just 40 minutes from start to finish – that’s faster than it takes to get curry delivered from my local curry restaurant! OK, so if you have been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know there are two things I really am passionate about when it comes to food: ... continue reading...
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Easy Sausage Traybake
Quick, delicious and family friendly this Easy Sausage Traybake is the perfect midweek meal. Throw everything into one tray and cook for 45 minutes – what could be simpler? This Easy Sausage Traybake is one of those ‘I can’t believe it’s not on the blog’ recipes. It’s a real Gargano family favourite, not least because it is seriously low effort!! Simply throw sausages, new potatoes, peppers and onions into a large oven tray / roasting tin, add a little salt and pepper, some herbs, garlic ... continue reading...
Easy Prawn Korma
Delicious juicy prawns in a coconut, garlic, chilli and ginger flavoured sauce – you really can’t go wrong with this Easy Prawn Korma! And it can be on the table in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. One thing I have identified with my blog is that I really want to include more fish and seafood dishes. Fish is something that I love eating, but which I usually eat quite simply, meaning none of my fish ‘recipes’ make it to the blog. (I’m not sure anyone would be too ... continue reading...
Roasted New Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
Quick, easy and delicious, these Roasted New Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary make a fab alternative to traditional roast potatoes. A huge roast potato fan... I think I *may* have mentioned before how I am a BIG roast potato fan. I love traditional roast potatoes of course, but also roasted sweet potatoes, parmentier potatoes, polenta roast potatoes, Greek-style roast potatoes… basically roast potatoes any which way!! But what I haven’t really shared so far on Easy ... continue reading...
Chicken Shish Kebabs
Want to cook something a little bit different on the BBQ this year? Why not try my Chicken Shish Kebabs – cubes of chicken (thigh or breast) coated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic and spices and barbecued to perfection (or grilled, or griddled if you prefer!). Well, we are experiencing here is the UK, what can only be described as a ‘heatwave’ – that is to say, it’s not raining, the sun is shining, everyone is moaning it’s too hot and people all around are looking decidedly pink. In other ... continue reading...
Leftover Roast Chicken Biryani
This Leftover Roast Chicken Biryani is quick, easy and is all made in just one pot!! It’s a great way to use up leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken, but if you don’t have any leftovers, don’t worry! I have included a quick and easy way to ‘create’ some leftovers. This curry is also dairy free and gluten free. I really love a good chicken biryani. There’s something so delicious about how the spices flavour the rice and chicken and how the chicken flavours the rice – yum! But if you ... continue reading...
4 Classic Recipes with a Twist, Exciting News and #CookBlogShare Week 23
Pizza, moussaka, tabbouleh and pork steaks – all classic dishes…but these versions are all a little bit different from the usual… Check out these 4 Classic Recipes with a Twist, for some great foodie inspiration. Plus, some exciting news from me. And, of course, the linky for #CookBlogShare Week 23… Eeeek! It’s go live day!!!! If you’ve followed me for a while, you will almost certainly know what I am talking about…as I have been going on about it for months… But for those of ... continue reading...
Easy Vegetable Fajitas
Quick, easy and suitable for vegetarians, these Easy Vegetable Fajitas are perfect for busy days…and for getting a little bit closer to that all important 5 a day! I am a huge fan of fajitas, tacos and all kinds of Mexican and Tex-Mex food. One of my favourite recipes on this blog is my Easy Homemade Chicken Fajitas. It was a recipe I developed a couple of years ago – I wanted to create a quick and easy homemade fajita spice mix, that tasted similar to the packet versions, but would be ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Naan Bread
Ever considered making naan bread at home but been put off by long and complicated sounding recipes? Then my Easy Homemade Naan Bread is for you! I’ve simplified the recipe without compromising on flavour or texture, plus they are oven baked to make them even easier. I love naan bread (sometimes known as nan bread). It’s one of those things I just have to have with a curry. I love dipping them into the curry, but also into the pickles and chutneys and raitas too! I must confess I often eat ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala
A super quick and simple version of the curry house favourite, my Easy Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala is perfect for busy weeknights when you really want a curry but without the expense of a takeaway (and it’s healthier too!) What is your favourite curry? I have loads…asking me to choose would be like asking me to choose my favourite child! Though if you insisted, I’d probably get it narrowed down to either Chicken Jalfrezi, Lamb Rogan Josh, my Easy Vegetable Korma….and of course (along with ... continue reading...
4 Deliciously Spicy Recipes and #CookBlogShare Week 18
Herbs and spices are one of the easiest ways to add bags of flavour to your meals. Check out these 4 Deliciously Spicy Recipes for some fab inspiration. Plus find the linky for #CookBlogShare Week 18… I seem to always begin my Cook Blog Share posts with some sort of comment about the weather – but hey, I’m British so it’s pretty much my default conversation starter and also – we have been having some crazy weather lately!! …first there was that bonkers snow, I mean snow in Sussex in March ... continue reading...
Mexican Chicken Traybake
Fabulous crispy skinned roast chicken thighs and legs coated in a delicious Mexican style marinade together with roasted sweet potatoes, peppers and onions, this Mexican Chicken Traybake is so unbelievably simple to make but utterly delicious. Prepared in just 10 minutes and left to do its thing in the oven this easy one pan chicken recipe is ideal for busy evenings! Some of the most popular recipes on my site are my chicken traybakes – and it’s easy to see why – they are quick and easy to ... continue reading...
Easy Easter Lunch Time Plan and Shopping List
Stressed about Easter lunch? Worry no more! I’ve put together an Easy Easter Lunch Time Plan and Shopping List. All the deliciousness, none of the stress! Are you putting together an Easter lunch this year and are a little worried about timings or whether you will remember to buy everything you need? Big occasions can be stressful times especially if you are cooking for a crowd, but I always find that having a solid plan makes all the difference! (And even better if someone else does all the ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Parmentier Potatoes
Delicious mini roast potatoes coated in garlic and herbs, these Easy Homemade Parmentier Potatoes are one of my favourite side dishes. Perfect as an alternative to traditional roast potatoes to go with your Sunday roast dinner…but really quick to make, so great midweek too! What’s better than roast potatoes?? Mini roast potatoes covered in herbs and garlic, that’s what!! As you probably know by now…I am a BIG roast potato fan…whether that’s Traditional Roast Potatoes, Polenta Roast Potatoes ... continue reading...
How to use theme nights to make meal planning easier…and more fun!
Meal planning is a great way to save money and time, eat better and reduce dinner time stress, but deciding what to make each evening can be hard. Theme nights make meal planning so much easier AND make dinner times more fun and varied too. As anyone who knows me will know, I am a huge fan of meal planning! I strongly believe meal planning can save you time and money, be better for your health and will dramatically reduce that pre-dinner time ‘Aaaargh, what am I going to cook today??’ ... continue reading...
12 Easy Leftover Roast Chicken Recipes
You've made a delicious roast chicken, but now you have heaps of leftovers and want to turn them into a quick and easy midweek meal that tastes awesome... Then you need to check out these 12 Easy Leftover Roast Chicken Recipes… From chicken curry to chicken fried rice, chicken pasta to chicken stew – there’s so many things you can do with roast chicken leftovers! Love your roast chicken leftovers! I am a huge fan of roast chicken – whether is be a whole roast chicken or an ... continue reading...
Happy New Year and my Easy Peasy Foodie 2017 Roundup
Happy New Year to all of you - my wonderful, fabulous readers!!! Yet another amazing whirlwind blogging year has passed on Easy Peasy Foodie...let me tell you all about it in my Easy Peasy Foodie 2017 Roundup! Find out what I have been up to...did I succeed in the goals I set myself last year? What else happened? And discover what I have planned for 2018!! My New Year's Day roundup post is an annual tradition here on Easy Peasy Foodie. A chance for me to reflect on everything that has ... continue reading...
10 Easy Ideas for your Turkey Leftovers
Need a few ideas for how to make the most of your leftover roast turkey this year? Want something a bit more exciting than turkey sandwiches AGAIN? Check out these 10 Easy Ideas for your Turkey Leftovers… Roast turkey with all the trimmings is delicious…but sometimes it’s hard to think what to do with the leftovers. A turkey sandwich is OK the first day… but what about the next day and the next day? Or what about if you want to do something a bit more interesting this ... continue reading...
43 Easy Christmas Dinner Recipes
Christmas dinner doesn’t have to be stressful! Make your life easier this year by cooking up some of these easy Christmas dinner recipes.. Full of tips, tricks and cheats, these easy Christmas menu ideas, from me and my fellow food bloggers, are sure to make Christmas morning a much less stressful and more enjoyable affair….but no less delicious!! Christmas is a busy old time of year and one thing that always causes a great deal of stress is the Christmas dinner. So this year, to help ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Jalfrezi
A quick and easy homemade version of a takeaway favourite, my Easy Chicken Jalfrezi can be cooked from scratch in under 30 minutes. It’s dairy free, gluten free, nut free and pretty healthy too! What is your go to order in an Indian restaurant? I have a few – but chicken jalfrezi is definitely one of them!! So creating a homemade version of this curry classic has been something I’ve been wanting to do for ages. Whilst I love going out to a curry restaurant every once in a while – it’s not ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Cacciatore
Looking for a totally delicious way to shake up your midweek meal routine? Then you have to try my Easy Chicken Cacciatore! It’s an easy peasy version of this comfort food classic, that can be made in under an hour without even switching on your oven. Serve with wodges of creamy mashed potato for the culinary equivalent of a great big hug. I don’t know about you, but at this time of year I seriously crave comfort food. It’s chilly outside and, let’s face it, a teensy bit miserable and ... continue reading...
Leftover Roast Beef Curry
Got some leftover roast beef and wondering what to do with it? How about this delicious Leftover Roast Beef Curry? It’s quick, easy and super tasty. No leftover roast beef? No problem! Read on for how to make this easy beef curry with steak instead… I LOVE a beautiful joint of roast beef…but it is so easy to end up with leftovers hanging about in the fridge…of course you could eat them cold with vegetables and potatoes, or have roast beef sandwiches…but one of my favourite things to do with ... continue reading...
4 Awesome Apple Recipes and #CookBlogShare Week 41
Wondering what to do with a glut of apples? Check out my roundup of 4 Awesome Apple Recipes plus the linky for Week 41 of #CookBlogShare! Cauliflowers fluffy and cabbages green, strawberries sweeter than any I’ve seen… Anyone else got this on repeat in their head still? It was my kids’ harvest festival last week and I just can’t get that song out of my head! But it is an apt reminder that this time of year is such a wonderful time for cooking (and eating!)…with so much fabulous produce and ... continue reading...
Leftover Chicken and Egg Fried Rice
An easy, quick and family friendly meal, Leftover Chicken and Egg Fried Rice is perfect for a busy weeknight and a great way to use up your roast chicken leftovers…No leftover chicken? No problem. Read on to find out how to ‘create’ some leftovers… Hands up who loves a good chicken roast dinner? Me, me, me!! It’s definitely one of my favourites…especially my latest favourite Greek Roast Chicken or my ever popular Classic Roast Chicken with Homemade Gravy. But inevitably ... continue reading...
4 Delicious Autumnal Fruit Recipes and #CookBlogShare Week 37
In celebration of the seasonal bounty of harvest time, this week I am sharing my selection of 4 Delicious Autumnal Fruit Recipes, plus the linky for week 37 of #CookBlogShare! So how was your summer? Even though I suppose technically it is not quite autumn yet (though it does depend who you ask – see below), it really it does feel like summer is over. Especially since the weather has been rather cold and miserable round here lately. Mine summer was good, filled with fun days out with the ... continue reading...
Easy Vegetable Korma (Vegan)
Simple, healthy and utterly delicious this Easy Vegetable Korma can be on your table in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect midweek meal! It would be a fair statement to say I love curry…and I am always figuring out ways to make easy versions of my favourites: rogan josh, biryani, tikka masala, jalfrezi, dhal…and of course korma! If you want to see more, do check out my Easy Peasy Curry Collection. This Easy Vegetable Korma came about because I recently shared my Leftover Lamb Korma ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo)
Pico de Gallo, AKA Salsa Fresca is made using fresh tomatoes, onions, coriander and lime...and usually chilli too, but I have missed the chillies out for this easy peasy, family friendly version. Serve with all your Mexican favourites, but especially good on my Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos! Quite often when I make Mexican style food, I will throw together a quick and easy little salsa using fresh tomatoes, like the one in this recipe – but I’d never really stopped to think about the fact that ... continue reading...
4 Gorgeously Garlicky Recipes and #CookBlogShare Week 34
A roundup for garlic fiends (vampires should look away now). This week I am sharing my selection of 4 Gorgeously Garlicky Recipes, plus the linky for week 34 of #CookBlogShare! How is it possibly the end of August already? People are actually starting to mention CHRISTMAS on social media, which is just plain SCARY! And all my Scottish friends have been posting pictures of their kids going back to school…it really does feel like summer is almost over :-( I hope those of you who’ve ... continue reading...
Mexican Spiced Cauliflower Rice
Full of flavour, but low in carbs and calories, this Mexican Spiced Cauliflower Rice, turns the humble cauliflower into something rather spectacular! You can eat this as a main course in its own right, or serve as a side dish with all your Mexican favourites. Cauliflower rice is such a simple way to make your diet that little bit healthier, without compromising on flavour – in fact, quite the opposite, cauliflower has so much more flavour than plain boiled rice, and goes so well with so ... continue reading...
4 Perfect Recipes for Al Fresco Dining and #CookBlogShare Week 31
One of the loveliest things about summer is eating outside. Here are 4 Perfect Recipes for Al Fresco Dining plus the linky for Week 31 of #CookBlogShare! Hoorah – the summer holidays have arrived! And whilst I have to admit it is a bit of a juggle trying to work at home round the kids, it is lovely to be able to spend some real quality time with them and do all the things we normally don’t have time for. Last time I hosted #CookBlogShare, I told you of my plan to make my summer ... continue reading...
Easy 2 Ingredient Yogurt Flatbreads
Unbelievably easy, these 2 Ingredient Yogurt Flatbreads are the perfect side dish for tagines, pilafs and other Middle Eastern inspired dishes. I really love flatbreads – and eat quite a lot of them, especially with the many Middle Eastern inspired recipes I seem to be creating at the moment! There are so many recipes for flatbreads out there, some are as simple as flour and water – while others involve yeast and can be rather complicated and time consuming…these yogurt flatbreads bridge ... continue reading...
Moroccan Spiced Roasted Vegetable Traybake
Bursting with vegetable goodness and flavoured with a simple harissa marinade, this Moroccan Spiced Roasted Vegetable Traybake takes just 10 minutes to prepare, is vegetarian and gluten free, and of course - super delicious! Serve just as it is, or with my Easy 2 Ingredient Yogurt Flatbreads. A few weeks ago, I was chatting (well virtually chatting) with a good blogger friend of mine: Mandy from Sneaky Veg, and during the course of our chat, it occurred to me that I had never blogged a ... continue reading...
Pilau Cauliflower Rice (Vegan)
A lighter, but no less tasty version of the Indian classic, this Pilau Cauliflower Rice is an ideal accompaniment to all kinds of curries. Not only is it low in carbs and calories, but it is also gluten and dairy free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans – plus a great way to get an extra portion of veggies into your life! It is no secret that I love curry! I have a big selection of easy and delicious curry recipes on my blog now – do take a look (and let me know if I there is anything ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Rogan Josh
An easy, delicious curry that can be on the table in under 30 minutes, this Easy Chicken Rogan Josh is perfect for busy weeknights! One of the most popular dishes on my blog is my Lamb Rogan Josh – it’s a deliciously tasty recipe, inspired by Rick Stein’s Rogan Josh from his lovely book ‘India’ (though, as you’d expect, my version is vastly simplified!). My version of Lamb Rogan Josh is a great easy peasy recipe – throw onions, garlic, lamb and spices into a pot, then let the oven do all ... continue reading...
Mexican Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes (Vegan)
Delicious cubes of sweet potato, coated in spices, garlic and lime juice and roasted in the oven for just 20 minutes, these Mexican Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes make a delicious side dish for tacos, fajitas and BBQs. I absolutely adore roasted sweet potatoes – they are one of my favourite side dishes, simple to make, totally delicious and an all round crowd pleaser (my little boy in particular just loves them – he can smell when I’m cooking them and keeps asking me – when’s it going to ... continue reading...
How to Make Perfect Homemade Hummus (Vegan)
For the longest time, a Perfect Homemade Hummus recipe has eluded me…try as I might, I just haven’t been able to get the recipe tasting just right, and it has never been quite smooth enough – but not any longer. I have finally discovered the secret to the perfect homemade hummus – and it’s waaay better than the hummus you get in the shops! Hummus (or houmous as it is often spelled) is one of my favourite things…I absolutely love it: as a dip for veggies, pitta bread (and the occasional ... continue reading...
Easy Tabbouleh Salad (Vegan)
Want to know what my most requested recipe is? It’s this Easy Tabbouleh Salad – a deliciously simple dish to make to take along to a BBQ or pot luck dinner and the perfect accompaniment to my Oven Baked Chicken Shawarma. Do you have a go to recipe you make when you are asked to bring a salad to a party or barbecue? This is mine. (Actually I have two – the other is my Tuna Rice Salad.) And it is one of those recipes where, whenever I make it, I am constantly asked for the recipe. In fact, it ... continue reading...
Oven Baked Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce
Have you tried chicken shawarma yet? If not then you have been missing a treat – chicken drenched in a deliciously easy marinade, full of gorgeous Middle Eastern spices, then roasted in the oven for 20 minutes – so simple, but unbelievably good! If you are a regular reader of Easy Peasy Foodie then will know I am utterly addicted to Middle Eastern flavours – and for good reason! The majority of Middle Eastern dishes are packed full of amazing flavours, yet are surprisingly simple to make – ... continue reading...
Easy One Pot Chicken and Chorizo Paella
This easy one pot Chicken and Chorizo Paella is perfect for busy evenings when you have very little time to cook but still want a great tasting meal! Paella - easier to make than you think! I really, really love paella. I first had it on holiday in Spain nearly 20 years ago… and the memory of it still lingers – it was one of those great foodie moments of my life. Not surprising really, as paella is one of those all-time great foodie dishes – a collection of beautiful flavours ... continue reading...
Spinach, Cauliflower, Quinoa and Chickpea Curry (Vegan)
A delicious, easy and quick meal, this one pot vegan Spinach, Cauliflower, Quinoa and Chickpea Curry is perfect for when time is tight but you still want to eat healthily. Hands up who is feeling like they have overdone it a little over Easter...Me, me, me! I am usually pretty careful with what I eat, but lately it has just been an onslaught of chocolate (mainly egg shape) and rich (AKA calorie laden) meals. I am sure Easter is becoming more and more like a mini Christmas every ... continue reading...
4 Eggcellent Easter Recipes and #CookBlogShare Week 15
I'm sorry - I can never resist a cheeky little pun, but these 4 Eggcellent Easter Recipes really are very good! :-D Plus find the linky for Week 15 of #CookBlogShare below. Yey, it’s nearly Easter! The kids are now on hols and I have been working like a mad thing these last few weeks, so I can take a bit of time off over Easter. We will no doubt do a little Easter baking, perhaps making some Mini Egg Rocky Road or some Mini Simnel Cakes…some craft for sure, and definitely an Easter ... continue reading...
Review: Food Photography – From Snapshots to Great Shots
Food photography is tough to get right, but having a few good books really helps. One that has helped me most is Food Photography – From Snapshots to Great Shots by Nicole S. Young. Check out my review below, plus take part in my GIVEAWAY to WIN a free copy of this fab book! (GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED) When I started as a food blogger, I had NO IDEA how much food photography was going to be part of my life. I had imagined, rather naively, that I could just take a quick snap of my dinner (in the ... continue reading...
Curried Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash Topping
A delicious twist on a family classic, this Curried Shepherd’s Pie with a Sweet Potato Mash Topping is going to be your new favourite midweek meal! Subtly flavoured with Indian spices and topped with nutritious sweet potato, this recipe takes shepherd’s pie to a whole new level – plus this version can be ready in under 40 minutes, making it a brilliant choice for busy weeknights. Shepherd’s pie is a fabulous British tradition – easy, thrifty, speedy and delicious - it’s midweek cooking at ... continue reading...
Chocolate Tart with Cardamom, Apricots and Rose Petals
Rich, decadent and totally moreish, this Middle Eastern inspired Chocolate Tart with Cardamom, Apricots and Rose Petals is perfect when you want a showstopping dessert without the hassle! OK, I must admit to having a total obsession with this chocolate tart – it first came into being as my contribution to the Cadbury’s creme egg madness last year in the run up to Easter (you know the one where every blogger, instagramer and tweeter in the land tries to come up with a different way of baking ... continue reading...
Greek Chicken Traybake
A simple midweek chicken dish, made with Tesco Cypriot New Potatoes, this Greek Chicken Traybake can be prepared in 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy days. A couple of weeks ago I was offered the opportunity to review Tesco Cypriot New Potatoes – these creamy, earthy new potatoes are already in season in Cyprus, meaning new potatoes can be enjoyed even in the middle of our cold and rainy British winter! These new potatoes are from the ‘spunta’ variety and are delicious boiled, ... continue reading...
Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings
Perfect for chilly nights, this easy peasy Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings is a total comfort food classic – the edible equivalent of a great big hug! What is your number one comfort food? For me there are few dishes that are as comforting and warming as a Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings. The weather outside might be frightful, you might have had just the worst day, but get a bowlful of this inside you and the world suddenly feels alright! This is a meal I have been having, ... continue reading...
4 Simple Healthy Veggie Mains and #CookBlogShare Linky Week 3
Whether you are a vegetarian, trying to include more vegetables in your diet, or just aiming to eat a bit more healthily in 2017, you are going to want to include at least one of these 4 Simple Healthy Veggie Mains in your weekly meal plans! Plus find the linky for Week 3 of #CookBlogShare below. I can’t believe the last time I was hosting #CookBlogShare it was Christmas time and now we are already halfway through January – how has that happened? I hope you all ... continue reading...
20 Delicious and Hassle Free Midweek Meal Ideas
In need of a little midweek meal inspiration? Want to eat delicious food, but don’t want recipes that take too long or are tricky to make? These 20 Delicious and Hassle Free Midweek Meal Ideas are perfect to get you out of that midweek meal planning rut! January always seems a little flat after the exciting rollercoaster that is December and especially in the cooking department. We all go a bit mad in December, cooking things we never normally make and stuffing ourselves silly, and then ... continue reading...