Slow Cooker Mexican Beef
You don’t need a slow cooker to slow cook, so simmer this on the hob or in the oven if you have a lidded casserole-dish (or tin-foil to cover). I ususally put this on at lunch time when I’m working from home. You can serve…
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Forever Garlic
If you’re wondering how to freeze garlic – or even if you can – then yes, you can. Once I learnt this trick I honestly never run out of garlic. Garlic that’s frozen is much easier to cook with. A clove of frozen garlic on…
Egg Fried Rice
This is a Chinese egg fried rice. It’s absurdly easy. Nuff said. Time to make: 5 minutes Mouths: feeds 1 (double the amounts if you’re having a guest) Ingredients: 1 x packet of ready-made rice 1 x egg 1 x glug of oil (vegetable or…
Corned Beef Stew
This true classic – sometimes called a corned beef hot pot – is mega easy and I roll it out every time autumn rolls around. My ma used to make this once a week in the winter and it was a life-saver. I make this…
Pickled Eggs
Pickled eggs are amazing. When you’re hungry and looking for a post workout snack at night these eggs WILL stop you reaching for the the naughty treats. Trust me. They’re easy and they taste great. Serve these with a few lumps of cheese and a…
Easy Chocolate Brownies with Salty Pretzels ?
Okay, the pretzels are optional here but I do love to mix sweet and salt. I went a step further and threw in some vanilla fudge because I just can’t stop myself. You can add white choc chips, nuts and dried fruit or some ginger…
Five minute stir fry rice
Well. This isn’t really a fried rice – you won’t need to touch the frying pan – but it’s such an easy thing to throw together on a Monday night after the gym when you just can’t be bothered to ‘cook’. Five minutes! This is…