Meal Ideas

Italian Nonna’s Penicillin Soup

Italian Nonna’s Penicillin soup (Sometimes call Nonna’s Italian Penicillin Soup) is exactly what you need when you’re feeling under the weather, you’re cold, or sad or just need a hug! Made with vegetables, chicken and tiny pasta shapes, this will have you on your feet in no time!

Easy American Pancakes Recipe

If you want a tasty but rather indulgent breakfast or brunch idea, this fluffy American pancakes recipe is just the ticket! Serve the pancakes with lashings of crispy streaky bacon and maple syrup, or add a dusting of icing sugar and your favourite fresh fruit and honey if you’re feeling more virtuous!

Easy Broccoli and King Prawn Risotto Recipe

Broccoli and King Prawn Risotto Recipe This gorgeous summery broccoli and king prawn risotto recipe is perfect when you need something quick and easy that tastes fantastic but takes minimal effort!  I added courgette for a little extra flavour,  but you can leave that...

Quick and Easy Tagliatelle Carbonara Recipe

This quick and easy tagliatelle carbonara recipe uses simple ingredients which are combined to make a comforting dinner suitable for any night of the week. Serve with a side salad and lashings of crusty garlic bread. If you don't have tagliatelle, you can use...

Delicious Roast Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe If you have any leftover chicken from a roast chicken dinner, or some leftover cooked chicken thighs or legs you can make a tasty roast chicken salad sandwich. This is perfect with a little salad cream and a cup of tea. You could toast...

Chicken and Green Pesto Pasta Recipe

Chicken and Green Pesto Pasta Recipe Succulent pieces of chicken are combined with tangy green pesto and zingy parmesan cheese in this delicious chicken and green pesto pasta recipe. This recipe is inspired by a dish my daughter once ate in an Italian restaurant. I...
Slow Cooked Spicy Beef and Tomato Stew

Slow Cooked Spicy Beef and Tomato Stew

This spicy, warming tomato and beef stew is just what you need on a cold winters night. The paprika and chilli give it a little kick and the beef, tomatoes and carrots give it a sense of robustness. It feels like all is well in the world when this hits your plate...

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Sunshine Stew with King Prawns and Chorizo

Sunshine Stew with King Prawns and Chorizo

 Warming and spicy, this rice based dish is just what you need whenever you wish you were sitting on a sunny beach. Using succulent King Prawns and the gentle heat of Spicy chorizo, melded with tomatoes, chilli and bell peppers this will bring a sense of sunshine into...

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Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Having a steaming bowl of noodles swimming in a beautiful, warming stock not only raises the spirit it warms the heart! There's nothing much more comforting than having a big bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup when you're feeling stuffed up with cold, or when you need a...

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Sweet Chilli Chicken legs

Sweet Chilli Chicken legs

 Sweet Chilli Chicken Legs Succulent chicken legs, cooked in a sweet chilli sauce. This super easy recipe is ideal when you've got limited energy but still want something warming and a bit spicy. This is great served hot with a jacket potato or cold in a salad....

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Herby Roasted Chicken Thighs

Herby Roasted Chicken Thighs

Succulent chicken thighs, sprinkled with seasonal herbs or spices, roasted in a hot oven. This very cheap and simple to prepare dish is fabulous served with salad and a jacket potato or with cous cous. It can be eaten cold as part of a picnic or used as a basis for...

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How to cook a Chicken in the Slow Cooker

How to cook a Chicken in the Slow Cooker

How to cook a chicken in the slow cooker Here's my simple guide to cooking a chicken in the slow cooker. Choose a medium to extra-large chicken. I would get a larger one than you'll think you need, as it can then be used for multiple meals throughout the week which...

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