Fancy a break from tradition this year? Most people like to eat lamb on Easter Sunday, but doing a big traditional lamb roast can be tricky to get right, as well as fiddly and time-consuming – especially if you are having to juggle lots of side dishes too. In this post I have put together 4 super easy alternatives to traditional Easter lamb - from tagines to traybakes – all of which are simple to make and don’t require much hands on time, meaning you will have more time to spend with your ... continue reading...
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Lamb and Apricot Tagine
Lamb, spices and apricots cook together slowly to make this simple tagine. Quick to prepare and full of flavour, let the oven do the work this Easter! I love a good lamb tagine...in fact, it’s probably one of my favourite meals! I’ve already shared my Lamb, Aubergine and Chickpea Tagine - but that was back in October. So I thought it was high time for another! I have recently been inspired to use apricots in my lamb tagines…firstly when I was reviewing Sabrina Ghayour’s Persiana and then ... continue reading...
Greek Style Lamb Traybake (Kleftiko)
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...
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 Chicken Kebabs
These Easy Chicken Kebabs (AKA Chicken Skewers) are so quick and easy to make! Just marinate cubes of chicken breast in a simple Greek-style marinade of lemon, olive oil, garlic and oregano, then grill, fry or barbecue – whichever you prefer – with delicious results every time! 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...
Easy Beetroot Salad
This Easy Beetroot Salad features rocket, beetroot, walnuts, feta, mint and a simple balsamic dressing. It’s incredibly easy to make and takes just 10 minutes to assemble – but looks stunning. Perfect for barbecues, buffets, dinner parties, pot-lucks or any time you need a salad that looks impressive, but is secretly incredibly easy to make. (Promise I won’t tell!) Need a quick and easy salad that looks fancy? Don’t you just love recipes that look fancy but are actually ... continue reading...
Chicken Drumstick Traybake
This Chicken Drumstick Traybake is so easy to make! Just throw chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, peppers and red onions into a pan with some seasonings, then sit back while the oven does all the hard work. Just 10 minutes hands on time and only one tray to wash up! 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...
Easy Beef Korma
Love beef? Love korma? Love easy recipes? Then you’ll LOVE this Easy Beef Korma recipe! It takes just 10 minutes prep time, then you let the oven 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! Sit back and let the oven do all the ... continue reading...
Chicken Fajita Rice Bake (One Pan, High Protein)
This easy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake recipe is perfect for busy days! Just throw rice, chicken, onions, peppers, fajita seasoning, chicken stock and cheddar cheese into one pan, then let the oven do all the hard work. Better still, it’s high in protein and ideal for meal prep… and of course, there’s only one pan to wash up! Where have you been all my life? This recipe is hands down one of those ‘Where have you been all my life?’ recipes. It is laughably simple, completely ... continue reading...
Easy Meatball Pasta Bake (One Pan, High Protein)
This Easy Meatball Pasta Bake recipe is perfect for busy days! Just throw pasta, onions, peppers, garlic, oregano, passata, meatballs and parmesan into one pan, then let the oven do all the hard work. Better still, it’s high in protein, surprisingly low in calories and ideal for meal prep. The easiest ever Meatball Pasta Bake? This Easy Meatball Pasta Bake is one of my favourite pasta bakes EVER, because it is delicious – and so easy! You literally just throw a few ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Thigh Traybake
Easy peasy cooking at its finest! Just throw chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, peppers and red onions into a pan with some seasonings, then sit back as the oven works its magic and turns those ingredients into this delicious Easy Chicken Thigh Traybake. 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! Easy peasy ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Chow Mein (Chinese Takeaway Copycat)
A deliciously easy version of a Chinese Takeaway favourite! This Easy Chicken Chow Mein is not only quick and simple to make, it’s also healthier than a standard takeaway version… and cheaper too! What’s not to like? 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! Chicken Chow Mein – just like your favourite ... continue reading...
Easy Beef Biryani
This Easy Beef Biryani is quick, easy and is all made in one pan. A much cheaper – and healthier – alternative to reaching for that takeaway menu! (Plus it’s only 603 calories and it contains 35 grams of protein!) Want a quick takeaway alternative? Not really in the mood to cook and tempted to reach for that takeaway menu? Try this easy peasy Beef Mince Biryani instead! It’s super simple to make, it only takes 30 minutes to make and it much cheaper – and healthier than a ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Shepherd’s Pie
There are few dishes as comforting as a good old-fashioned shepherd’s pie. This easy peasy version is quick and simple to make, but packed full of flavour! An old-school classic Shepherd’s pie is an old-school classic for good reason… for who can resist its wodges of buttery mashed potato, delicious lamb mince base and lashings of flavourful lamb gravy? This easy peasy version is very quick and simple to make, but packed full of flavour… it is basically culinary equivalent ... continue reading...
Easy Beef Casserole
This Easy Beef Casserole is so simple to make – and only 15 minutes hands on time. Then let the oven do all the hard work. Perfect for busy days when you still want to eat well! (Instructions given for both oven and slow cooker.) The perfect winter warmer! When the weather outside is chilly, this Easy Beef Casserole is the perfect winter warmer – it’s like a hug in a bowl! But it’s also brilliantly simple and quick to make… it really is only 15 minutes hands on time. It’s ... continue reading...
Chicken and Potato Traybake with Lemon and Garlic
This delicious Chicken and Potato Traybake features juicy chicken thighs with perfectly crispy skins, delicious roasted new potatoes, carrots and red onions, all flavoured with lemon, garlic and herbs. Better still, it’s all cooked in ONE PAN and ready in just 50 minutes. Perfect when you want all those chicken roast dinner flavours but without the hassle of actually cooking a roast dinner! Chicken roast dinner flavours without the hassle! This recipe is PERFECT for when you ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Biryani
This Easy Chicken Biryani is quick, easy and is all made in one pan. A much cheaper – and healthier – alternative to reaching for that takeaway menu! (Plus it’s only 579 calories and it contains 29 grams of protein!) Chicken Biryani: the quick and easy version! Love the flavours of Chicken Biryani, but can’t be bothered with the long and complicated recipes to make it? Then you are going to LOVE my Easy Chicken Biryani! It’s very easy to make, it takes just 35 minutes AND ... continue reading...
Cajun Chicken Traybake
Fabulous crispy skinned roast chicken thighs coated in a delicious Cajun spice rub, together with chorizo, sweet potatoes, peppers and onions, this Cajun 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! 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 ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Peshwari Naan
Think peshwari naan is too difficult to make at home? Think again! This easy peasy homemade peshwari naan recipe is super simple to make and delivers unbelievably tasty naan bread every single time! Think peshwari naan is too difficult to make at home? I must confess – I did! Peshwari Naan was always one of those recipes I had mentally filed as ‘too difficult to make at home’. Peshwari Naan is by far and away my favourite type of naan, but I’ve never really liked supermarket ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Balti
Love the chicken balti you get in your local curry restaurant? Now you can make it at home with this easy homemade Chicken Balti fakeaway recipe. Better still, it takes just over 30 minutes to make and comes in at just 269 calories - much less than a takeaway! Love chicken balti? What do you usually order when you go to your local curry restaurant or get an Indian takeaway? I have a few favourites I usually rotate around: Chicken Bhuna, Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Tikka Masala ... continue reading...
Beef Chow Mein (Chinese Takeaway Copycat)
Think Chinese takeaway style Beef Chow Mein is too difficult to make at home? Think again! This Easy Beef Chow Mein is not only quick and simple to make, it’s also healthier than a standard takeaway version… and cheaper too! 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! Beef Chow Mein – just like your favourite ... 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 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...
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