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...
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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...
Quick Chicken Stew
Need a chicken stew in a hurry? This Quick Chicken Stew is super easy to make and ready in just 45 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknight 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 commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! Chicken stew in a hurry… Need a chicken stew fast? Your wish is my command! This easy peasy chicken stew is super quick ... continue reading...
Homemade Nando’s Macho Peas
Love Nando’s Macho Peas? Now you can make them at home with this easy peasy Homemade Macho Peas recipe. They are super simple to make and taste SO GOOD! Yes, another homemade Nando’s! By now I am sure you know how much I love Nando’s – eating it in Nando’s restaurants of course, but I especially love recreating my Nando’s favourites at home! One of my favourite Nando’s sides is Macho Peas. If they are one of your favourites too, I have good news for you… they are super easy ... continue reading...
Fruity Couscous Salad
This Fruity Couscous Salad is wonderful combination of couscous, dried fruit, pistachios and fresh herbs, finished with a simple lemon, turmeric and cinnamon dressing. So quick and easy to make but unbelievably delicious! Perfect for picnics, barbecues, potlucks and buffets. One of my favourite salads ever! Hands up who loves a Fruity Couscous Salad? It’s hands down one of my favourite salads ever! Packed with dried fruit, pistachios and fresh herbs and finished with a simple ... continue reading...
Easy Creamy Potato Salad
Want a delicious creamy potato salad without the hassle? Then you are going to love this easy peasy recipe – just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes hands-on time is all it takes. But the result is utterly delicious! Perfect for picnics, barbecues, potlucks and buffets… or any time you want a super simple potato salad. The perfect potato salad Sometimes I feel a little like Goldilocks when I create recipes… It can take an awful lot of tweaking and fiddling to get it so a recipe is ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Spaghetti Bolognese
Want a quick and easy pasta recipe that’s a guaranteed crowdpleaser? Then you need my Easy Peasy Spaghetti Bolognese recipe! This super simple bolognese only uses 5 ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes – perfect for busy weeknight 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 commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! Always a ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Cottage Pie
There are few dishes as comforting as a good old-fashioned cottage pie. This easy peasy version is quick and simple to make, but packed full of flavour… and is like culinary equivalent of a great big hug! A comfort food classic What’s your favourite comfort food dish? I have a few (spaghetti bolognese, fish pie, macaroni cheese, chilli con carne, sausage casserole, Stew and Dumplings, Traditional Suet Crust Steak Pie…) but Cottage Pie is definitely near the top of the ... continue reading...
Plain Egg Fried Rice (Chinese Takeaway Copycat)
Love the plain egg fried rice you get from the Chinese takeaway? Wish you could make it at home? Well, now you can! This Easy Peasy Egg Fried Rice takes just 7 minutes to make… and tastes even better than takeaway egg fried rice… Plus there are lots of ways you can jazz it up if you want to! Homemade Egg Fried Rice… in just 5 minutes! Love plain egg fried rice from the Chinese takeaway? It only takes 7 minutes to make at home and, in my opinion, homemade egg fried rice is even ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Jewelled Couscous
This impressive looking Jewelled Couscous is actually super simple to make. Perfect for dinner parties and any time you want to impress! It makes a great partner to tagines or as part of a mezze spread. Impressive… but super simple jewelled couscous My favourite recipes are those that look impressive, and taste amazing, but are actually incredibly easy to make! My Easy Peasy Jewelled Couscous definitely fits this bill. It’s so simple to make, but is a real showstopper. All ... continue reading...
Kachumber Salad
Do you love the salad you get in Indian restaurants? Well, now you can make it at home! This delicious Kachumber salad goes brilliantly with Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Korma and all your other fakeaway curry favourites! Indian Restaurant Salad Do you really love the salad you get in Indian Restaurants? Kachumber salad is super easy to make at home and makes a brilliant side dish for any of your favourite curries. All you need to do is slice red ... continue reading...
20 Easy Dinners Under 600 Calories
Want to cut down on your calories but still eat well? These 20 easy dinners are all under 600 calories per portion, but are packed with flavour, easy to make and family friendly too (so no more having to cook separate meals!) One of the most popular posts on my blog is my 20 Easy Dinners Under 500 Calories post. You guys just can’t get enough of my those easy peasy, super tasty dinners, that just so happen to be under 500 calories! But I also know that, for some of you ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Chicken, Mushroom and Leek Pie
Deliciously tender chicken breast, umami-rich mushrooms, sweet leeks and a wonderfully rich and creamy sauce, topped off with a super simple filo pastry crust… this Easy Peasy Chicken, Mushroom and Leek Pie is unbelievably tasty, yet super simple to make. It’s set to be your new family favourite! Easy Peasy Chicken, Mushroom and Leek Pie I am totally obsessed with this pie right now. It’s just the perfect embodiment of my food philosophy, which is ‘maximum taste, minimum ... continue reading...
45+ Easy Peasy Back To School Dinners
Back to school doesn’t mean you have to resort to frozen fish fingers and oven pizza – here are 45+ Easy Peasy Back To School Dinners (that’s more than one for every day in September!) to help you make and eat delicious home-cooked food – even on a busy weeknight! Summer is pretty much over (sob) and it’s back to school and back to crazy busy weekdays (and often even crazier weekends), packed with clubs, sports, playdates, homework… and the age old dilemma of what to have for ... continue reading...
26 Easy Peasy BBQ Recipes
Bored with the same old barbecue food? Want to liven things up a bit? Then check out these 26 Easy Peasy BBQ Recipes - deliciously easy recipes for kebabs, burgers, grilled meats, salads, dips and sauces to add a bit of extra interest to your next outdoor cooking session. 26 Easy Peasy BBQ Recipes Hands up who loves a barbecue? When the temperatures begin to creep upwards, getting out in the garden, firing up the BBQ and eating al fresco is one of the most enjoyable ways to ... continue reading...
18 Easy Peasy Salad Recipes
Quick, easy and delicious, these 18 Easy Peasy Salads are perfect for summer dinners, barbecues, picnics, pot lucks and buffets. And all of them prove that salad is so much more than a few limp lettuce leaves on the side! 18 Easy Peasy Salad Recipes I remember back when I was a kid 'salad' was a couple of limp lettuce leaves, a slice of dried up cucumber and a slice or two of tasteless wedges of tomato. Typically this was placed to the side of the plate and mostly ... continue reading...
60+ Easy Family Dinner Recipes
Cooking recipes all the family will enjoy can be difficult... not so with this bumper list of 60+ easy family-friendly dinner recipes. All of these recipes are kid-approved but will appeal to adults too, meaning everyone can eat together at dinner time! 60+ Easy Family Dinner Recipes Hands up who finds it hard to find recipes that everyone will happily eat? Perhaps you find yourself stuck in a rut, cooking the same meals on repeat... or perhaps you find yourself resorting ... continue reading...
Plain Cauliflower Rice
Plain Cauliflower Rice is a recipe you NEED to have in your repertoire. This easy peasy side dish is packed full of goodness, yet low in carbs, calories and fat… and it takes less than 10 minutes to make! Perfect for when time is short, but you still want to eat well. Plain Cauliflower Rice I LOVE cauliflower rice. It’s easily one of my favourite sides. I love it because it’s easy, quick, healthy… but above all because it is delicious! I do however DISPAIR at so many of the ... continue reading...
Easy Prawn Jalfrezi
Quick, simple, packed with flavour and surprisingly low in calories – this Easy Prawn Jalfrezi is a real dinner winner! Serve with a portion of plain cauliflower or basmati rice for an easy peasy midweek meal… or turn this into a weekend feast by adding naans, pilau rice and all your favourite chutneys and pickles… dress up or down, this deliciously easy prawn curry is the gastronomic equivalent of the little black dress! Prawn curry in a hurry… Fancy a curry… but short on ... continue reading...
Easy Dauphinoise Potatoes
Oozing with cream and garlic and topped with tangy cheddar cheese, these Easy Dauphinoise Potatoes are decadently delicious… yet incredibly easy to make – and virtually foolproof! Perfect for Sunday lunch and celebration meals, but easy enough to make for a midweek treat. Decadently delicious Dauphinoise potatoes are one of my favourite kinds of potatoes… those delicious layers of garlic and cream drenched potatoes, topped with a final layer of tangy cheddar cheese. My mouth is ... continue reading...
What to cook for a small Christmas dinner?
Are you cooking for a smaller crowd this year. If you are used to catering for large groups at Christmas, this poses a challenge. What exactly should you cook for a small Christmas dinner? Worry not, I have all the answers… What to cook for a small Christmas dinner? Your complete guide! What are your Christmas dinner plans this year? Are you catering for a smaller crowd than you are used to? Perhaps relatives who normally visit are going elsewhere this Christmas? Or maybe you ... continue reading...
Diced Pork and Apple Stew
Wondering what to do with a pack of diced pork? This easy peasy Diced Pork and Apple Stew is your answer! Tender pork is enhanced beautifully by tangy bramley apples and root vegetables cooked in a delicious pork gravy. Plus, it’s quick to prep, a real crowdpleaser and it will make your kitchen smell wonderful! Why I love stew… I am a huge fan of ‘stew’ – it’s definitely one of my favourite meals. A stew is so easy to make and also the type of meal that is so much better than ... continue reading...
20 Easy Dinners Under 400 Calories
Want to cut down on your calories but still eat well? These 20 easy dinners are all under 400 calories per portion, but are packed with flavour, easy to make and family friendly too (so no more having to cook separate meals!) One of the most popular posts on my blog is my 20 Easy Dinners Under 500 Calories post. You guys just can’t get enough of my those easy peasy, super tasty dinners, that just so happen to be under 500 calories! But I also know that some of you need ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Yorkshire Puddings
These homemade Yorkshire puddings are so easy peasy and taste so amazing, you will never again even consider buying ready-made yorkies! Better still they rise perfectly every time, only take 5 minutes hands-on time and are practically foolproof. 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! Easiest ever Yorkshire ... continue reading...
Easy Roast Pork with Perfect Crackling
Deliciously tender roast pork topped with perfect crispy crunchy crackling is much easier than you think… This recipe takes just 2 hours from start to finish and only 5 minutes is hands on time! Easy Roast Pork What is your favourite roast meat? I really struggle to answer that one… when it comes to ‘fast roasts’ for me it’s a toss up between roast chicken and roast pork… but I think roast pork just pips it! (I like roast beef and roast lamb too, but I much prefer them slow ... continue reading...
Slow Cooked Chicken Bhuna
Easy and delicious, this Slow Cooked Chicken Bhuna is perfect busy days. Only 10 mins prep and then let your oven or slow cooker do the rest. Make double, then freeze half, and you’ll have an even easier meal next time! Slow Cooked Chicken Bhuna This Slow Cooked Chicken Bhuna is a wonderfully easy peasy, low effort, recipe. Simply fry up some onions, garlic and a few spices. Next, throw in some chicken and tinned tomatoes and bring to the boil. And finally, transfer to your ... continue reading...
Cumin Roasted Cauliflower and Butternut Squash (Vegan)
Super simple, yet utterly delicious, my easy peasy Cumin Roasted Cauliflower and Butternut Squash side dish is the perfect accompaniment to curries, chillies and tagines. A great way to get more vegetables, nutrition and deliciousness into your diet with very little effort! What to do with the bottom half of a butternut squash? I’ll be straight up and honest with you – this recipe came about because I needed to do something with the bottom half of a butternut squash! I often ... continue reading...
Easy Yellow Split Pea and Spinach Dhal (Vegan)
Quick to prepare and full of flavour, this Easy Yellow Split Pea and Spinach Dhal is a delicious, healthy, meat-free curry – equally at home served on its own with brown rice, as a nutritious midweek meal, or as part of a larger Indian themed meal at the weekend. 100% plant-based, this recipe is great for vegans, vegetarians and anyone looking to eat less meat but still enjoy great tasting food… Oh and it’s gluten free too! What to do with half a packet of yellow split ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Swedish Meatballs (IKEA Copycat)
IKEA style Swedish Meatballs are so easy to make at home! My Easy Homemade Swedish Meatballs recipe can be ready in just 30 minutes… Serve with creamy gravy, mash and lingonberry jam for the full IKEA experience at home! My favourite bit about visiting IKEA Are you an IKEA lover or an IKEA hater? I am 100% an IKEA lover… (Take one look at my house and that much is obvious) I’m a big lover of their simple Scandi style furniture, the whole room set layout of their shop (I know it ... continue reading...
Easy One Pot Sausage Casserole
Quick, easy and very tasty, this Easy One Pot Sausage Casserole is guaranteed to be a real crowdpleaser! Serve with mounds of buttery mash or steamed white rice for a comfort food classic. A comfort food classic As the weather gets chillier and the nights draw in, I find myself craving all my comfort food favourites: stews, hotpots, curries, pasta bakes, roasts and more. But one dish for me really epitomises comfort food at its finest and that’s the humble sausage ... continue reading...
Easy Spanish Chicken Stew
Packed full of flavour, this Spanish Chicken Stew is quick and easy enough for a busy midweek evening, but delicious enough for a weekend - or even a dinner party! Serve with rice, mashed potatoes or crusty bread. Hooray for the return of autumn food! The weather is turning chillier here in Sussex and, whilst I am sad that summer seems to be well and truly over… I am happy that this means I can begin to indulge in autumn/winter food again. Autumn/winter food is definitely my ... continue reading...
28 Easy Peasy One Pot Recipes
Quick and easy to make and only one pan to wash up - hooray! These 28 Easy Peasy One Pot Recipes are perfect for busy weeknight evenings... or any time when you want less mess and less stress! 28 Easy One Pot Recipes In case you hadn't noticed, I am a HUGE fan of one pot recipes! They are quick and easy to make, the flavours all meld together wonderfully in the pan - making it all taste even better than the sum of its parts and best of all, only one pot to wash up, ... continue reading...
4 Fabulously Fruity Desserts and #CookBlogShare Week 35
Celebrate the end of summer with these 4 Fabulously Fruity Desserts. Plus find the linky for #CookBlogShare Week 35! I can’t believe it’s nearly the end of summer already! Our family holiday has been and gone (more about that below), the kids are going back to school next week, the evenings are already starting to get darker that little bit earlier and there’s a new series of The Great British Bake Off on telly! August has been a pretty quiet month on both my blogs as I ... continue reading...
4 Easy Recipes with Fresh Herbs and #CookBlogShare Week 31
Be inspired to make the most of fresh herbs this summer with these 4 easy recipes with fresh herbs, showcasing basil, tarragon, parsley, mint and more… Plus find the linky for #CookBlogShare Week 31. How is it the end of July already? The months are really whizzing by at the moment! July has been a good month – lots of fun end of term stuff with the kids, the start of the summer holidays – including lots of cooking and baking fun, and best of all… my daughter’s cast finally ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles
This easy Homemade Chicken Stir Fry ticks all the boxes – it’s quick, easy, healthy and, of course DELICIOUS! It can be on your table in just 15 minutes and is made using my Homemade Stir Fry Sauce. Easy Homemade Chicken Stir Fry What is your ‘go to’ quick and easy midweek meal? I have quite a few… but this Easy Homemade Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles is definitely one of them! I love how low effort it is – and how quickly it can be on the table! Just 15 minutes from start to ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Stir Fry Sauce
Make delicious, quick and easy stir fries every time with my Easy Homemade Stir Fry Sauce! This simple all-purpose sauce is perfect for when time is short, but you still want to eat well. Easy Homemade Stir Fry Sauce Hands up who loves a stir fry? Stir fries are one of the best meals out there IMHO – they tick all the boxes… quick, easy, delicious, cheap and healthy. They can be made in minutes and are packed with veg and are full of flavour too. But one thing which can let ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Tzatziki
Quick, easy and packed full of flavour – you are going to love my Easy Peasy Tzatziki! This delicious Greek inspired dip is perfect for serving alongside crudités and warm strips of pitta, on top of burgers, inside a wrap or with kebabs… Easy Peasy Tzatziki What’s you favourite dip? I have a hard time answering this question – I really love hummus and guacamole, but tzatziki has definitely got to be up there in my top 5! I love tzatziki because it’s super quick to make, ... continue reading...
20 Easy Peasy Pasta Recipes
Hands up who loves pasta? With these 20 Easy Peasy Pasta Recipes, you'll never be stuck for ideas for this midweek meals staple! Everything from chorizo macaroni cheese to pepperoni pizza pasta bake, chicken bolognese to hidden vegetable pasta sauce and even smoked salmon pasta - there's something to please everyone! Easy Peasy Pasta Recipes Aaaah - pasta. It's such a great choice for an easy peasy midweek meal. And it tends to be a real crowd-pleaser too - my kids pretty much ... continue reading...
Easy Homemade Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Quick, delicious and very child friendly these Easy Homemade Meatballs with Tomato Sauce are perfect served with spaghetti for an easy peasy midweek meal. Spaghetti and meatballs – my kids’ favourite! Mmm meatballs in a rich tomato sauce served tumbled over spaghetti and sprinkled with cheese – pure comfort food, but also a great crowd-pleaser… especially with the little people! I am pretty lucky – my kids are generally not too fussy and will generally put up with me ... continue reading...
19 Easy Mexican Recipes
Every night can be Mexican night with these 19 Easy Mexican Recipes! Everything from fajitas to guacamole, tacos to mole and a whole lot more. These simple crowdpleasers are perfect for busy weeknights and weekend entertaining alike. Easy Mexican Recipes What's your favourite cuisine? I always find this a difficult question to answer - I love so many different cuisines: Greek, Middle Eastern, Italian and Spanish... But one of my all time favourites has to be Mexican ... continue reading...
Easy Chicken Bolognese
Who says Bolognese has to be made with mince? This Easy Chicken Bolognese, made with chicken thigh, is quick, easy and budget friendly – perfect for busy weeknight evenings. Another twist on a classic… If you’re a regular here, you’ll know I love to experiment and create new versions of old classics. And there doesn’t come much more classic than spaghetti bolognese! (British classic, I mean – I’m well aware that spag bol is not a traditional Italian dish!!) Now I love a ... continue reading...
4 Deliciously Creamy Dinners and #CookBlogShare Week 13
The edible equivalent of a duvet day - these 4 Deliciously Creamy Dinners are perfect for whenever you feel in need of classic comfort food! Plus find the linky for #CookBlogShare Week 13. Hoorah! It’s finally spring :-D I hope the weather is suitably spring-like where you are! Here in South East England the weather is positively glorious and looks set to stay like that for the foreseeable future – yay! I have been a busy little bee since last #CookBlogShare creating 3 new ... continue reading...
Easy White Soda Bread
Make delicious, crusty white bread in under 40 minutes – with no kneading, or proving! My Easy White Soda Bread is super simple to make and only uses 4 ingredients! Wonderful eaten just as it is or as an accompaniment to soups and stews. Quick bread for impatient people – like me! I am hugely passionate about soda bread – not only does it taste amazing, but it’s also unbelievably quick and easy to make: no kneading, no proving and only 4 simple ingredients! Regular bread is ... continue reading...