Curried Sausage Casserole

I absolutely love summer food, fresh and crisp salads and healthier, lighter meals...all washed down with a glass of rosé if i have my way!...BUT i also totally love the change in weather and the move towards more Autumnal warming, hearty and comforting food....this casserole falls into the Autumn category. It's slightly spiced to give … Continue reading Curried Sausage Casserole

Slow Cooked Beef and leek Casserole

So last night was supposed to be something completely different but we had an impromptu visitor for dinner, our neighbour, so I gave kids the food I had planned (Tuna meatballs thanks to My Fussy Eater ) and then I threw a ton of ingredients into my slow cooker and let that work it's magic! … Continue reading Slow Cooked Beef and leek Casserole

Beef and Ale Casserole

Hi All, Today called for easy Sunday cooking! Low and slow... a meal you can literally throw into a slow cooker and then forget about for 6 hours! The weather has been so lovely this week that perhaps a casserole wasn't the most obvious choice of meals but it was yummy and the lazy mash … Continue reading Beef and Ale Casserole

Chicken and Bacon Casserole

This was such a hit tonight with Maisie and her friend and with myself and hubby! It's always a winning meal when someone out of the household enjoys it! I think my kids are so used to me throwing random and different things at them every night they have realised they have to eat it … Continue reading Chicken and Bacon Casserole

Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

Slow cooked sausage casserole with bacon and kidney beans! It's like a big hug this meal...and perfect for a slightly miserable and cold day like we had today! The beauty of using a crockpot or a slow cooker is that you can literally throw in a pile of ingredients with minimal prep and then just forget … Continue reading Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

Slow cooked beef casserole with dumplings and Cavelo Nero

Slow cooker meals are just so good! You throw a bunch of ingredients into the pot with very little prep and then your slow cooker works its magic! 6 hours later and you have a comforting and warming plate of food! This recipe uses very simple ingredients and then i used a recipe from Jamie … Continue reading Slow cooked beef casserole with dumplings and Cavelo Nero

Beef and Chorizo Casserole

Yep it's that time of year again....Autumn is upon us and we're all turning our heads or perhaps stomachs towards slightly more warming and comforting food. Well I am anyway!! To me Autumm is all about tasty bowls of soup, hearty casseroles and comforting pies and i'm not going to disappoint with this tasty stew! … Continue reading Beef and Chorizo Casserole

Weekly Food Planner – Week 13

  Monday - Picnic tea We eat quite a few wraps in our house...my kids love them, they have them in the morning for brekkie, either with banana and honey, or just butter and jam or peanut butter is also a firm fave! Wraps are also brilliant for picnic teas and packed lunches too in … Continue reading Weekly Food Planner – Week 13

Weekly Food Planner – Week 10

So this week we have.......   Monday - If you're at home, grab a big board and some silicone cupcake cases and fill them all with picnic style foods - put some cheese in one, some shredded lettuce in another, slices of red pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, what about some cream cheese and some smoked salmon or … Continue reading Weekly Food Planner – Week 10

Weekly Food Planner – Week 6

  Monday - Picnic tea What about doing some egg mayonnaise sandwiches, Trail mixes are good for lunch or tea on the go, try some nuts, pretzels, dried fruit and popcorn. For dessert why not try some fruit salad with some apricot and coconut bliss balls. You can find the recipe from http://mylovelylittlelunchbox.com/2016/10/26/apricot-coconut-bliss-balls/  They are … Continue reading Weekly Food Planner – Week 6