Easy No-bake Mac & Cheese
I admit I grew up eating mostly boxed mac-n-cheese (the infamous Canadian Kraft Dinner) and it’s what I used to crave when I wanted mac-n-cheese. It’s not readily available in the UK, so […]
Main Dishes
Cumberland Spiced “Sausages” & Caramelized Onion Gravy
I’d like to kick this post off by saying that I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to photograph skinless, hand-formed sausages and make them look as delicious as […]
Apricot & Red Lentil Chicken
I used to hate even just the idea of meat and fruit together, but I found as I got older and my tastes (matured?) changed that I began to enjoyed […]
Chili Rellenos
My first post of the new year! This is a family favorite… in fact its pretty much a favorite of everyone who I’ve ever know to tried them. I remember […]
Chicken Curry I
I am a woman of many chicken curries! This particular chicken curry is sort of like butter chicken, except it isn’t butter chicken, so I’m not calling it butter chicken. […]
Spinach Lazagne
This meatless lasagne is light and full of healthy ingredients yet makes a very filling and satisfying meal. I generally serve it with a green salad dressed with a tangy […]
Jerk Pork Patties
It may seem like a very strange list of ingredients if you have never had Jerk Seasoning, If you are a fan of Jerk Seasoning then there is a good […]
Rubbed Ribs
I love barbecued ribs! I used to boil them before I finished them off on the grill but then I discovered the rub and slow bake method and now it’s […]
Salad Tacos
This recipe is an adaption of the Pioneer Woman’s original recipe. I did try it her way but since I don’t like to use taco seasoning packets if I don’t […]
American Style Tacos
This is my taco meat recipe which is nice used for American Tacos, Burritos, Nachos or even 7 layer dip. When I use it for tacos I really prefer to […]
Sloppy Joes
The sauce for these Joes creeps up on your taste buds so you experience the sweet, sour and salty in waves at first with a big punch at the end. […]
Half Hour Spaghetti Sauce
I’ve found that a lot of jarred sauces contain ridiculous amounts of sugar and salt, this is my compromise. It’s not an all day laborious slow-cooked sauce and it’s not […]
Eastern Eggs
These are sort of like a healthier spicy vegetarian “scotch eggs” (Google it!). They are great as a first course, a brunch or even just in place of a sandwich […]
Family Meatloaf
No, it isn’t made out of family! But, to be perfectly honest I have no idea what every member of my family put in their loaves… Though I do know […]
Sweet & Sour Chicken
I’ve always liked traditional Sweet & Sour Pork but there are things about it I don’t like. I am not a fan of cherries and pineapple chunks or undercooked crunchy […]
Mixed Vegetable Curry
This is a really nice, filling comfort food type dish that was created basically on accident while I was trying to make a vegetable side to go with a biryani It […]
Sausage Casserole
This is a good hearty, filling and comforting casserole that is very easy to prepare. It can be made in either the oven or a slow cooker (see notes) and […]
Beef & Mushroom Pie
I find I can get get this pie in the oven in about 30 minutes, homemade crust and all. It is simple, fast and economical but if you make it […]
Smoky Sunshine Pulled Pork
This recipe does not make a traditional sweet barbecue sauce flavored pulled pork, but it is a lovely succulent bright smoky flavored pulled pork with a touch of sweetness. The […]
Suzanne’s Red Chilli
I like to make this recipe by toasting my own seeds, preparing the beans from dried and dicing fresh tomatoes but most often I just do this simpler version because […]
Spaghetti Carbonara
This is one of those wonderful meals where you have to forgive the luxurious Ingredients because they are so simple and create a filling comfort food that you can throw […]
Pork Cookies with Fried Milk Gravy
I don’t remember at what age I gave these the name “pork cookies” but it is what everyone in my family calls them now. It is a simple dish, it […]
White Chilli
This is more of a healthy, low-fat, thick, bean and turkey soup than a traditional chili. I like to serve it with Polenta & Almond Muffins and top it off with […]
Breakfast Salad
This is something I enjoy and have eaten a lot of over the years. I like to have it with well toasted whole grain seeded bread or bran muffins. It […]
Chickpea Burger
These are not traditional falafels, but they are “ish”. I think these go really well with sweet potatoes wedges as a side and eaten as is using the yogurt sauce […]
Mushroom Chicken
The mushrooms you use can dramatically change the flavor of this dish because it is the mushroom juice that makes the sauce. You can use whatever type of mushrooms you like in this […]
Chickladas
These are especially good served on rice, topped with creme fraiche or sour cream and a side of creamy refried beans. Ingredients 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried coriander […]