Easy homemade sausage plait recipe
Try this easy 2 ingredient rustic sausage plait recipe, just add seasoning of choice. Great to eat hot at home, or cold for a picnic
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3 week meal plan – week 10 to 12
As the lockdown continues, meal planning has got a bit more relaxed. I can’t be bothered with spending lots of time on it, and things move around day to day. The OH is moaning about ‘chicken again’ when it’s a…
Keto snack – almond fat bombs
Fat bombs aren’t just for people on keto diets. While they might be much higher fat than most people would eat, they have great ingredients in them, with coconut oil generally seen as a good oil. Adding almonds to them…
Cut cooking times with make ahead camping meals
(In theory) we’re nearly at camping season again (for the hardy amongst us), and I wanted to share how I make the first day’s food more efficient…and sometimes the second day’s as well. The answer is make ahead camping meals….
Super loaded bacon and potato savoury tart recipe
I love easy and fast meals, and usually keep some pastry in the fridge or freezer. Both savoury and sweet dishes. A savoury tart recipe is also good for moving into summer. They’re still a substantial meal but feel lighter,…
First time baking bread (failsafe version)
Years ago when we got married, we had a bread maker. One of the old fashioned styles which made a big hook hole in the bread. The OH wasn’t keen on the bread, so the breadmaker got siloed onto a…
3 week meal plan and keto options (week 7-9)
Lockdown is continuing and this week has been the first where I’ve got a bit ‘meh’ about cooking again. The OH moaned one day (which I knew he would), but given I’m the one cooking it’s my choice, unless he…
Tips to make everyday cooking of family meals more enjoyable
I don’t know what it’s like in your house, but everyday cooking of family meals isn’t the most fun to do. It feels like another chore to get done, it’s repetitive in that there’s no break from it, and trying…
Regrowing veg from kitchen scraps
I quite often get ideas about gardening but don’t usually do anything about it. This time, I again got excited about regrowing veg from kitchen scraps, so it was the perfect time being at home and trying to do less…
Four ingredient All Butter Cookies recipe
Try this four ingredient all butter cookies recipe (butter biscuits) *Ad-contains affiliate links Some of the best meals and treats are those which only involve a handful of ingredients. Keep them simple, you’re more likely to make them over and…
Lemon keto fat bomb recipe
I find it much easier being really strict on a diet rather than letting myself have a little of what I fancy occasionally. But I do have a sweet tooth and something I just need a sweet hit to avoid…
