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Homemade Egg Fried Rice

Happy New Year, everyone.  Kicking off 2017 with a super simple recipe which can be made in under 15 minutes (which is great if you’re a little sick of cooking right now as I am).…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up 1 Comment January 2, 2017January 2, 2017 by Laura

Mexican Chicken & Bean Stack

Another comfort food classic, this time with a spicy twist.  If you love fajitas and burritos, this could be a fun alternative.  This is also a great way for getting veggies into kids too. What You…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up 0 comments December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 by Laura

Ideas For Christmas Entertaining

We’re incredibly lucky to have lots of awesome family so it isn’t very often that the Christmas festivities fall to us.  However, when it does I find good planning makes me feel a lot less…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up, Reviews 0 comments December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 by Laura

(Almost) Macaroni Cheese

It’s all about comfort food this time of year and pasta bakes are especially great for cold, cozy evenings, as well as really great value for families on a budget. This is meant to be a macaroni…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up 0 comments November 28, 2016November 25, 2016 by Laura

Malteser & Honeycomb Cheesecake

One of the best things about being a grown up and having your own family is starting your own traditions, and this cheesecake has started to become one of these.  And not just at Christmas…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 8 Comments November 14, 2016November 21, 2016 by Laura

Bacon & Leek Risotto

Autumn is my favourite time of year; I love the cozy nights in, the big jumpers and – mostly – the food. Comfort food brings so much happiness and risotto is one of the best.…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 5 Comments October 24, 2016November 3, 2016 by Laura

Singapore Noodles With Prawns

This is one of my favourite recipes for when you need something really quick and, as a bonus, it’s healthy too. What You Need Prawns or shrimp (frozen or fresh is fine, already cooked is…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 17 Comments October 10, 2016April 25, 2017 by Laura

Super Simple Rocky Road

This is easily my simplest recipe to date – and the most naughty – but really delicious.  My favourite thing about Rocky Road is that essentially you can add anything you like, and leave out…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 8 Comments September 26, 2016September 21, 2016 by Laura

Chilli & Garlic Lamb Kofte

This week I’ve tried to recreate one of our favourite meals from our local Turkish restaurant – not quite as delicious but not a bad effort and the mister was very complimentary. What You Need…

Posted in Recipe Round-up, recipes 27 Comments September 12, 2016September 18, 2016 by Laura

Healthy Tuna Pasta Bake

Welcome back to Recipe Roundup and thanks for all your lovely feedback despite my half-decent cooking and decidedly mediocre food photography! Sticking with the Slimming World friendly theme (to try to keep myself a little…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 8 Comments August 29, 2016September 3, 2016 by Laura

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