Classic Shrimp Stir Fry I am a sucker for a great stir fry! The more veggies, the better - crispy, crunchy deliciousness 😋 On this particular day I wanted a sauce like teriyaki but not teriyaki, you know what I mean 🤷♀️🤗 This is how I did it: In a deep pan, preheat the oil on high. When it’s hot (it will ripple) add the ...
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Old-Fashioned Chicken-Vegetable Bake with Cheese
Old-Fashioned Chicken-Vegetable Bake with Cheese This is literally a "dump and go" dinner that can be made ahead of time and then put in the oven whenever you're ready! I don't like using the word "dump" to describe food. ...
Spicy Burger Sauce
Spicy Burger Sauce This is a spicy kick to my rendition of the incredible Big Mac sauce. There. I said it; I love Big Macs. Always have. Always will. They’re delicious. Only problem? They’re not too good for your waistline although in terms of fast food, I think McDonald’s is one of the healthier options out there. So here I’ve taken my favourite ...
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies This is has been my go-to Christmas cookie recipe for years! I have no idea why I haven’t posted it sooner. I’ve made the cookies extra festive with the addition of the melted chocolate. Originally posted on 10 December, ...
Creamy Mushroom and Turkey Tetrazzini
Creamy Mushroom and Turkey Tetrazzini I made a tetrazzini recipe a few years ago and when I looked back at it I decided I wanted to make it in a completely different way. Here I've made the 'cream' sauce with milk and poached a very lean turkey breast to include in the casserole. My other recipe was amazing but man, this one ...
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Stuffed Poblano Peppers This is everything that is great and amazing about a beef burrito but it’s stuffed into a roasted Poblano pepper then topped with cheese and finally baked to perfection. In case you’ve never had a Poblano pepper, it tastes just like a jalapeño pepper without the heat but it’s much firmer than a sweet bell pepper. That’s ...
Rosemary and Lemon Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts
Rosemary and Lemon Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts Without a doubt, the most amazingly delicious chicken. This brine is a variation of My “I Challenge ALL Claims to the Ultimate Brine” Turkey Brine, brine. This dish is very easy but does require planning. Interestingly, I came across an article discussing brining, the day I made this for ...
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta e Fagioli My dad is a genius. He's been asking me to make this soup for years. Years! I was resistant but then I caved. This soup is freaking delicious!!! Thanks dad, and sorry I ever doubted you 😘 This recipe was originally published on 06 December, 2016 My father's favourite soup; a classic, rustic Italian soup ...
Oven-Fried Chicken
Oven-Fried Chicken I'm laughing as I write this recipe because its THAT easy, I'm not even sure it counts as a recipe 🤷♀️ This is how you do it: Preheat your oven to 425. In a large bowl, mix together the flour with the spices. working in batches, add the chicken pieces, rotating a few times to completely coat the chicken pieces ...
Cheesy Beef and Rice Broccoli Casserole
Cheesy Beef and Rice Broccoli Casserole Here is my healthy, delicious recipe for cheesy, beefy, rice and broccoli in rich gravy! An everyday classic, lightened up and ready in under 30 minutes! Cheesy, beefy, rice and broccoli in rich gravy! An everyday classic, lightened ...
Rustic Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
Rustic Skillet Shepherd’s Pie I can't even tell you where I first saw the recipe that inspired this dish; it was years ago and I think I saw something interesting in a magazine??? I think it was a magazine. This is the perfect dish for autumn in my humble opinion. I say this because its extra rich and hearty so after a summer of light ...
Butter and Garlic Baked Scallops
Butter and Garlic Baked Scallops A healthy recipe for the naturally buttery scallops prepared simply with garlic, lemon and butter, then roasted to perfection. This will be a welcomed dish for any and all occasions. I love scallops. They're lean and healthy and so simple to prepare. Honestly I'd never tried baking them before and ...