This time next week, many of us will be tucking into a delicious roast turkey Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Although why we always manage to purchase a turkey that could easily feed the neighbour is beyond me. Cue those leftover turkey dilemmas the following day.
As anyone who reads this blog regularly will know, I’m not a whizz at cooking. I hate spending hours in the kitchen, and trying to keep three kids entertained at the same time. But sometimes the Mr and I like to have a romantic night in – a glass of wine and some kid-free time. I like to cook food that tastes great but is super quick to make (and easy on the washing-up). Here are my top 5 date-night recipe ideas…
Why is it the nights that you have nothing pre-prepared for dinner, are the ones when you are at your…
Christmas is just around the corner and once again the turkey will most likely be taking centre stage. However, this year instead of creating the same roast turkey that you’ve made time and time again. Try injecting an additional layer of flavour to your Christmas dinner with these terrific turkey recipe ideas.
Christmas is the perfect time to head into the kitchen and bake some delicious treats. Whilst the braver bakers will be attempting to create Gingerbread houses, which most of us can only dream about. Creating gingerbread biscuits and other treats is a great way to ease yourself into perfecting the recipe and taste. Whether you opt to donate your efforts to the school Christmas fete, hand out to neighbours, or even hanging on the Christmas tree. Gingerbread recipes are relatively straightforward to make and perfect for getting the children involved too.
When it comes to making Halloween themed treats for the children, for Halloween parties or to hand out to Trick or Treaters. It doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult. Many of the Rice Krispie treats to make for Halloween that I’m sharing below are brought to life in the decoration. So whether you make your own batch of Rice Krispie treats or you use shop bought, it’s a project that the children can also get involved with.
Chocolate brownies always go down well at any time of the year. However, with Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to add a spooky twist to how you serve up this delicious treat. Whether you are preparing a batch to hand out to Trick or Treaters, wishing to add a spooky treat to lunch boxes or hosting the Halloween party of the year. I’ve prepared a list of 14 Halloween brownies recipe ideas to inspire your next batch of gooey chocolate brownies.
When you think about roasting a joint of gammon, you might well be thinking of enjoying it as part of a Sunday roast dinner. Served up with all the trimmings. Whilst this is delicious, there are more things you can do with a gammon joint. Let me show you how easy it is to make a Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee Honey™ Barbecue Glaze Gammon. Which can be enjoyed as part of your Sunday roast if you wanted, but perfect for enjoying as part of a BBQ or summers evening meal.
Are you looking for a breakfast booster that will keep you going until lunchtime? Why not make your own granola which is crunchy and sweetly satisfying yet lower in calories than shop-bought brands. Add your favourite nuts, fruit and seeds to create your own flavour combination and texture.
Instead of purchasing unhealthy, high-calorie snack bars for lunchbox treats or snack time. Why not make your own muesli bars,…
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