I’m still working on that box of mushrooms from our local farm shop (1.8kg box of flat mushrooms for £2.99- bargain!), so this week, it’s soup! This is such a quick and versatile recipe, I actually made double the amount described in
Pork and Apple Cheesy Pancakes

With Shrove Tuesday looming, I’ve been trying to think of some different pancake recipes to try. The kids love the sweet versions so I thought maybe a savoury recipe would go down well, especially if there’s enough batter left to
Halloumi & Soya Bean Quinoa
Up until fairly recently, I had never cooked quinoa. I saw it as something served in posh health clubs, at an extortionate cost because it was deemed ‘healthy’ and would therefore probably taste awful! It’s actually quite tasty, a great
Virtuous Thai Turkey Broth
So, we’ve all eaten too much rich food over Christmas! The kids have consumed enough chocolate to sink a battle ship and just the thought of another rich meal is enough to turn your stomach! It’s time for something virtuous,
The Ultimate Baked Ham Recipe
A baked ham is great for Christmas, it is fabulous served hot or cold and the ultimate leftover meat! We bake ham all year round and have experimented with various cooking methods, times and glazes to finally come up with this- The
Quick Leek and Potato Soup with Parmesan Crackers
This is a really quick and easy leek and potato soup recipe that makes a truly warming and hearty meal in the winter months. It’s quick because everything is blended at the end so there’s no need for careful chopping. The
Baked Cod with Root Veg Chips

The Boy has just decided that white fish is an acceptable source of protein, so I am now on a mission to put together meals featuring different forms of various white fish, starting with the humble cod! He tried some
Super Easy Leek & Bacon Baked Risotto
This baked risotto recipe is truly fool-proof and super easy! You just bring it altogether in a pan and chuck it in the oven! No continuous stirring, no sticking to the bottom of the pan, no fuss. If you haven’t got
Chicken, Tomato & Borlotti Bean Stew with Chicken Crisps
Now we are heading towards the winter months, the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder, our favourite comfort foods are beginning to make an appearance. There’s nothing better than a hot steaming bowl of something hearty
Toad in the Hole with a Twist
Well, it’s more like ‘Frogs in a Field’! My mum used to make this version of Toad in the Hole and it was one of my favourite meals as a child. Though it is based on the classic dish, there