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...
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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...
Happy New Year and my Easy Peasy Foodie 2016 Roundup
Happy New Year to all my wonderful readers!! It feels like only yesterday since I was writing my Happy New Year post for 2016 and it is 2017 already! Where has the time gone? And wow, what a year it has been. Whilst I’ve only been blogging for 19 months or so, and still a fairly new blogger by most people’s standards, I feel so much more established than this time last year and I have learnt so much over the course of the last year. My blog has grown and developed at an incredible rate and ... continue reading...
Leftover Ham, Squash and Puy Lentil Salad
Wondering what to do with your leftover ham this Christmas? Why not try this delicious Leftover Ham, Squash and Puy Lentil Salad, drizzled with an incredible honey, mustard and balsamic vinegar dressing? OK hands up who makes too much food at Christmas and has a fridge full of leftovers on Boxing Day? I am certainly one who is guilty of this. No matter how carefully I plan, I always seem to make way too much food on Christmas Day and bizarrely no-one ever seems to have much of an ... continue reading...
Christmas Turkey Burgers with Cranberry Relish and Sproutslaw
Introducing... Christmas Turkey Burgers! Easy homemade turkey burgers, flavoured with sage, onions and bacon and topped with cranberry relish and sproutslaw - all the flavours of Christmas in burger form! I am always full of ideas and especially at Christmas. One of my more crazy ones this year was the idea of creating a Christmas Turkey Burger. As I often do when I have an idea, I googled ‘Christmas Burger’ to see what others had done with it and was utterly amazed ... continue reading...
Chinese Style Duck and Plum Traybake
Flavoured with soy sauce, honey, Chinese five spice and chilli, this Chinese Style Duck and Plum Traybake tastes really decadent, but is actually super easy to make. I have been wanting to create a duck traybake for ages – but what to put with it? Then the idea struck me…duck works so well with plum sauce and Asian flavours – why not use these as a basis for a traybake. It took a bit of experimenting to get this right, but I am really pleased with the result. It feels really festive too, ... continue reading...
Venison, Butternut Squash and Parsnip Tagine
Slightly unusual, but utterly delicious, this Venison, Butternut Squash and Parsnip Tagine is easy enough for a weeknight, but impressive enough for entertaining too. Venison is lovely, but I must confess, though I’ve eaten it a few times, I’ve not cooked it before. When I found out that this week was British Game Week, I decided that now was the time to give it a go. And do you know what? Cooking venison is easy peasy!! If you’ve never cooked with venison before, there is nothing to be ... continue reading...
One Pot Harissa Chicken and Butternut Squash Pilaf
This easy peasy Harissa Chicken and Butternut Squash Pilaf takes less than 30 minutes to make and only uses one pan, yet tastes incredible. Perfect for busy days! Life has been super hectic lately, what with winning turkey awards, gadding about on photography and writing courses and then on Tuesday I spent the most amazing day at the River Cottage in Dorset (spoiler alert, no I didn’t get to meet HFW). Not to mention all the usual preparations for Christmas, the endless school related admin ... continue reading...
Review: Makelight Food Photography Workshop
A wonderful, creative day learning all about how to improve my food photography and styling with Emily Quinton and Catherine Frawley at a Makelight Food Photography Workshop. Blogging is such a journey. I started my blog a little over 18 months ago and in that time I have learnt and grown so much in every aspect of blogging: writing, social media, design, the technical side…but especially my photography. Photography has been a huge learning ... continue reading...
Chicken Tikka Masala Traybake
Fancy a nifty twist on an Indian classic? Then you are going to love my oh-so-easy Chicken Tikka Masala Traybake! This delicious recipe features all the flavours of a Chicken Tikka Masala in sheetpan form... big on flavour, low on effort and only one pan to wash - what's not to like? As you have probably gathered by now, I am a HUGE fan of traybakes – I absolutely love them – I love the concept of just being able to throw together a few delicious ingredients, pop them in the oven and ... continue reading...
Pesto Pizza with Grana Padano and Prosciutto di San Daniele
A delicious twist on a classic, this easy peasy pizza recipe features pesto in place of the usual tomato sauce and is topped with a fabulous combination of Grana Padano, Prosciutto di San Daniele, pine nuts and rocket. Grana Padano and Prosciutto di San Daniele It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Italian food, so when I was asked to create a recipe using Grana Padano and Prosciutto di San Daniele and host a giveaway of their products, I jumped at the ... continue reading...
Butternut Squash, Cauliflower and Red Lentil Dhal (Vegan)
A deliciously simple and delightfully tasty vegetarian curry, this Butternut Squash, Cauliflower and Red Lentil Dhal is a great midweek meal, for when time is tight – it’s also a fab recipe for using up any leftover veg you might have lurking in the back of your fridge! This Butternut Squash, Cauliflower and Red Lentil Dhal is a tasty, healthy and, above all, EASY curry packed with delicious vegetables and lentils – lentils are a truly amazing and very nutritious food – a great ... continue reading...
Harissa Turkey Burgers with Cumin Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges
These Harissa Turkey Burgers are easy to make and super tasty – serve them with Cumin Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges and a simple Middle-Eastern inspired salad for a healthy, but totally delicious alternative to the usual beef burger and chips, and all in under 30 minutes! A few weeks ago I was contacted by British Turkey and asked to come up with an innovative dish with the theme ‘Best of British’ – which is how I came up with my delicious Turkey Tikka Masala Meatballs, using turkey ... continue reading...
Thai Massaman Beef Curry
Deliciously mild and fragrant, this Thai Massaman Beef Curry is incredibly easy to make, but full of flavour and makes a lovely change from the usual green and red Thai curries. I love Thai food, but I must admit I am not usually very adventurous when it comes to Thai cuisine – whether at home or in a restaurant, I am most likely to have a green or, just occasionally, a red Thai curry! But last time I went to a Thai restaurant (the lovely Lemongrass in Horsham, West Sussex – I ... continue reading...
Turkey Tikka Masala Meatballs with Bombay New Potatoes
A British classic with a twist, these easy Turkey Tikka Masala Meatballs showcase British produce at its best. Delicious with Bombay New Potatoes and Courgette Salad. You know me, I’m always up for a foodie challenge... So when British Turkey got in touch and asked if I could come up with an innovative recipe using British Turkey and Red Tractor products, I was happy to oblige. The brief was to come up with an innovative recipe using British Turkey and a minimum of two other Red ... continue reading...
5 Quick, Easy AND Healthy Summer Salads
Make your life easy peasy this summer with these 5 Quick, Easy AND Healthy Summer Salads - leaving you more time to enjoy the sunshine! I don’t know about you, but I always find summer a much easier time to eat healthily. In winter, all I want to eat is stews, pies and mashed potatoes – basically comfort food in all it’s wonderful forms – great for flavour, not so good for the waistline. But summer is a different matter, and while I am partial to the odd out of season stew (especially my ... continue reading...
Easy Brazilian Feijoada with Orange and Tomato Salsa
This Easy Brazilian Feijoada is packed with wonderful Brazilian flavours, but takes much less time and effort than the classic version, and is served with a simple and refreshing Orange and Tomato Salsa – a nod to the more traditional accompaniment of orange slices. I originally created this delicious dish to celebrate the 2016 Olympics (gosh where has all that time gone?). The 2016 Olympics took place in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, which has gave me the perfect excuse to ... continue reading...
What is the Sirtfood Diet and does it really work? Part 3
With 6lb already lost in the first week of the Sirtfood Diet, how did I fare in Week 2? Here’s my Sirtfood diet week 2 review… 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! Endorsed by many celebrities and hailed as the new 5:2, the Sirtfood diet has had me intrigued since I first read about it. But is a ... continue reading...
Thai Chicken Salad with Honey Drizzled Cashews
This Thai Chicken Salad is delicious, easy to make and super healthy. The honey drizzled cashews add a touch of extra yumminess as well as even more goodness. Last week I shared my review of Madeleine Shaw’s latest book Ready Steady Glow – a truly wonderful book full of delicious, healthy recipes that are easy to make and fit into real people’s real lives. This week I really want to share with you a couple of my favourite recipes from that book. Today I am sharing her delicious Thai ... continue reading...
Review: Ready Steady Glow by Madeleine Shaw
Madeleine Shaw’s second book 'Ready Steady Glow' is a wonderful collection of easy, healthy and delicious recipes to help you get that glow! Here's my full and honest review... 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! Regular readers of this blog will know that a few weeks ago I won signed copies of both ... continue reading...
Indian Spiced Cauliflower Rice (Vegan)
This Indian Spiced Cauliflower Rice is a quick, easy and wonderfully nutritious alternative to regular rice. Adapted from Get the Glow by Madeleine Shaw. 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! Last week I reviewed Madeleine Shaw’s lovely first book Get the Glow* – it’s a wonderful book full of ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Homemade Beef Burgers
These Easy Peasy Homemade Beef Burgers take 5 minutes to prepare and taste so much nicer than the shop bought ones… better still, you know exactly what's in them! Hands up who loves a good burger! I love beef burgers – they taste fab and are a great choice for a barbecue…but so often I find the shop bought ones, well, a little disappointing – even the expensive fancy ones. There is often that slight artificial taste going on – plus have you ever read the back of the packet? Shop ... continue reading...
Homemade Sweet Potato and Smoked Paprika Chips
Dusted with paprika and roasted in the oven, these Homemade Sweet Potato and Smoked Paprika Chips are so much tastier and healthier than shop bought oven chips and almost as easy! 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! Last autumn, I was really inspired by Jamie Oliver’s Everyday Super Food* recipe book ... continue reading...
Easy Prawn, Avocado and Mango Salad
A super simple, yet totally delicious salad, that only takes 5 minutes to make! This Easy Prawn, Mango and Avocado Salad makes a fab main meal in its own right, or can be served as part of a picnic or barbecue. So, on Tuesday I shared with you my recipe for my 5 minute Mexican Salad, and today I bring you another gorgeous summery salad that is healthy, tasty and above all easy. My recipes come about in many ways, but many of my recipes are inspired by me dreaming up a ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Chicken Fajitas
These Easy Homemade Chicken Fajitas are tastier and healthier than a meal kit and almost as easy! A delicious, family friendly meal that's ready in just 15 minutes. Aren’t fajitas great? They take about 5 minutes to prep and less than 10 minutes to cook and yet somehow feel quite decadent! It’s the sort of meal we make for a midweek treat and we love to make them when we go on holiday. But, even though I make almost all of my meals from scratch, until relatively recently I used to use ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon
A classic Moroccan Tagine of Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon – the sharpness of the lemons and the saltiness of the olives pair perfectly with the tender slow cooked chicken thighs – serve with rice or couscous for a deliciously easy peasy dinner. I was first introduced to this classic tagine whilst reviewing Sabrina Ghayour’s wonderful recipe book Persiana. It was one of the recipes I most wanted to cook for my review. It’s a fairly traditional tagine, which Sabrina has ... continue reading...
Harissa, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Tagine with Lemon and Coriander Couscous (Vegan)
A delicious, vegan Harissa, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Tagine, served with Lemon and Coriander Couscous – quick and simple enough for a midweek supper but impressive enough for a dinner party. 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 mentioned a few weeks ago that I have been really inspired by Jamie ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Fish Pie
Some days you just want comfort food, and there are not many recipes more comforting than a good fish pie. I have been making this easy peasy version of fish pie for years and it always goes down extremely well... with adults and children alike! An easy peasy recipe for fish pie Fish pie is classic comfort food, but it's not always the easiest dish to make. It can be quite fiddly and time consuming... Not so with my simplified recipe! It starts with a ready prepared pack ... continue reading...
Review: Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites
Full of simple recipes and lots of classics, Mary Berry's Absolute Favourites is a great book for anyone who wants to increase their repertoire of easy peasy, family friendly recipes and doesn’t want to be too adventurous. 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! Who is your favourite recipe book author? ... continue reading...
Easy Thai Red Chicken Traybake
A new twist on an old favourite! All the delicious flavours of a Thai Red Chicken Curry in traybake form. This quick and easy Thai Red Chicken Traybake requires only 10 minutes hands on time – perfect for busy midweek evenings! An easy peasy twist on a classic… I love turning classic recipes into traybakes. I’ve shared several on this website already, including: Peri Peri Chicken Traybake Easy Chicken Fajita Traybake Chicken Tikka Masala Traybake And now it’s the ... continue reading...
Review: The Spicery Recipe Kits
Love herbs and spices? Want to get a bit more adventurous with them? Then you are going to LOVE the Spicery! Prepare for your tastebuds to be taken on a wonderful culinary journey... I am a huge fan of using herbs and spices in cooking. I absolutely love them! The judicious addition of just a couple of herbs or spices can elevate a dish from the plain and humble to the extraordinary. Not only that, but herbs and spices can be really good for you – virtually calorie/fat/sugar free and ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Pilau Rice
Love pilau rice, but always thought it would be too complicated to make at home? Think again! My Easy Peasy Pilau Rice is super quick and simple to make, even more delicious than the shop bought stuff...and best of all, the kids LOVE mummy's 'yellow rice' :-D I love Pilau rice. I always order it when we get an Indian takeaway or supermarket ready-made curry (yes I do like a break from cooking, occasionally!) But for years I always thought it must be very complicated to make at home, so ... continue reading...
Review of Persiana by Sabrina Ghayour
Persiana is must buy for anyone who loves Persian / Middle Eastern food and wants to be able to make it at home. Sabrina’s recipes are delicious but totally achievable. She has simplified this wonderful cuisine so it is easy to make but still tastes great. 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 the ... continue reading...
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Hi! I’m Eb Gargano – professional blogger, busy mum and passionate foodie, and I'm on a mission to make cooking EASIER and MORE DELICIOUS! I set up Easy Peasy Foodie in May 2015 as a way to share easy, delicious, stress free, family friendly recipes and meal planning tips. The main focus of my blog is on Easy Midweek Dinner Ideas, Easy Entertaining Recipes, Meal Planning and Free Meal Plans. My content also includes Reviews, Seasonal Content and posts about my Blogging ... continue reading...
Happy New Year and my Easy Peasy Foodie 2015 Roundup
Happy New Year to all my wonderful readers!! As I mentioned last week in my Merry Christmas Post, 2015 was a wonderful year because it was the year I discovered blogging!!! I started Easy Peasy Foodie in May and, as a consequence, these last 7 months have been some of the happiest months of my life. I love every aspect of blogging, but by far and away the best part about blogging is you – my fabulous readers and all the lovely interactions I have had with you over the past 7 months. I am ... continue reading...
10 Tricks to Make Cooking your Christmas Dinner Easy Peasy!
Are you cooking Christmas dinner this year? Does it have you panicking already? Are you waking in the middle of the night worried you may overcook your sprouts? Are you trembling at the thought that your turkey might not defrost in time? Have you had a bad Christmas Dinner experience in the past and don’t want a repeat? Don’t worry – help is at hand! Here is my guide to making cooking your Christmas Dinner easy peasy! 1. Make a plan Write down everything you plan to make for ... continue reading...
20 Simple Tips To Take The Stress Out Of Cooking Your Christmas Turkey
Wish cooking turkey at Christmas was less stressful? Here are 20 simple tips to take the stress out of cooking your Christmas turkey. Why is cooking turkey so stressful? It is amazing how as a nation we get so worked up over cooking the Christmas turkey. It’s as if we go into collective hysteria for a good part of December each year. I think there are a couple of reasons for this. One is that most people only cook turkey once a year. I’m not sure why: it’s a great tasting, fairly ... continue reading...
Warm Butternut Squash, Harissa and Halloumi Salad
Warm halloumi, roasted butternut squash, red onion and peppers, all tossed in a harissa dressing and served on a bed of seasonal salad leaves. Serious foodie heaven! Inspired by a meal out... This recipe was inspired by a trip to The Sussex Produce Company in Steyning (a small town in West Sussex). I love The Sussex Produce Company - it's a real Aladdin’s Cave for foodies: a sort of greengrocer-cum-grocer, packed with lovely local cheeses, pies, breads, beers and ... continue reading...
Sausage, Tomato and Bean Traybake
A simple traybake version of cassoulet! This easy Sausage, Tomato and Bean Traybake features delicious oven-roasted sausages and cannellini beans in a rich tomato sauce – but without all the hassle and long cooking time of a traditional cassoulet. Easy Peasy Cassoulet Traybake! I love a traditional cassoulet, but let's face it - traditional cassoulet is not an easy peasy recipe... Enter my easy peasy Sausage, Tomato and Bean Traybake - a delicious traybake version of ... continue reading...
Easy Spanish Chicken Traybake
Traybakes make midweek meals a breeze! This Spanish Style Chicken Traybake combines crispy chicken, chorizo, roast peppers, new potatoes, garlic and paprika for maximum mouthwatering Spanish deliciousness with a minimum of fuss - just 15 minutes hands on time and the oven takes care of the rest! Anyone who knows me will know I LOVE TRAYBAKES!! I love throwing a load of delicious flavours into a roasting tin, then popping it into the oven and allowing the flavours to combine and ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Homemade Pizzas
A quick and easy way to make perfect homemade pizzas (with a super thin crust!) every time. 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 base NOT a scone pizza base!) 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! Speedy homemade ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Greek Salad
This Easy Peasy Greek Salad is delicious combination of feta cheese, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onion, drizzled with a simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing and topped with a good scattering of oregano. Perfect as a side to Greek-style mains like moussaka, souvlaki and kleftiko... and ready in just 10 minutes! My perfect Greek Salad recipe I really, really love Greek salad and have worked over many years to perfect my version of it. The result is ... continue reading...
Leftover Roast Beef Chilli
Wondering what to do with your leftover roast beef? Why not make this delicious Leftover Roast Beef Chilli? It’s quick, simple and even tastier than a chilli made with mince. No roast beef leftovers? No problem! Read on to find out how you can 'create' some leftovers. I love a joint of roast beef on a Sunday, but inevitably there are leftovers! You could of course have cold meat the next day or roast beef sandwiches, but I much prefer to use my leftovers to make this delicious ... continue reading...
Harissa Salmon with Herby Couscous
Simple grilled salmon coated in a delicious harissa marinade and served on a bed of herby couscous, this Harissa Salmon with Herby Couscous recipe tastes incredible but is actually very easy to make and takes just 15 minutes. Harissa Salmon with Herby Couscous If you are looking for a quick and easy midweek meal that still packs a punch when it comes to flavour, then look no further than my Harissa Salmon with Herby Couscous. This easy peasy grilled salmon recipe is super ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Guacamole
I love guacamole and, as you know, I love easy peasy things! And this Easy Peasy Guacamole is so, so simple: it is ready in 5 minutes and only uses only 7 ingredients and tastes SO much better than the shop bought stuff!! Do you love guacamole, but think it's a bit of a faff to make your own? Think again! This Easy Peasy Guacamole just involves putting a few simple but delicious ingredients in a blender and pressing the on switch - it doesn't get much easier than that! Agreed it's a ... continue reading...
Aubergine and Halloumi Salad
This fabulous Aubergine and Halloumi Salad looks impressive, but it's actually really easy to make and tastes amazing! Perfect as a starter, a side dish or a delicious vegetarian meal in its own right. Aubergine and Halloumi Salad Don't you just love recipes which look amazing, but are secretly really easy to make? This Aubergine and Halloumi Salad is one such dish! Simply mix cooked bulgur wheat with tinned chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, mint and parsley. Then ... continue reading...
Feta, Caramelised Onion and Courgette Pasta
Italy meets Greece in this easy Feta, Caramelised Onion and Courgette Pasta recipe. Soft, sweet caramelised onions and courgettes (zucchini) pair beautifully with sharp, salty feta and the gentle nuttiness of pine nuts - all stirred into pasta to make a delicious, but very easy, midweek meal. Italy meets Greece! I love mixing flavours from different countries. And you'll find lots of country-mashups on Easy Peasy Foodie: Morocco meets France in my Chickpea Ratatouille and ... continue reading...
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