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hot bean salad
I was out of potatoes so I threw this together one night to serve with broi ...More
cold bean salad
When it comes to BBQs or picnics, this is a nice change from other salads o ...More
salad tacos
This recipes is an adaption of the Pioneer Woman's original. I did try it h ...More
american style tacos
This is my taco meat recipe which is nice for American Tacos, Burritos, Nac ...More
baked zucchini cakes
I was looking for a somewhat healthy snack alternative to breaded fried zuc ...More
slapdash chocolate cupcakes
These eggless cupcakes are basically slapped together using mostly store cu ...More
stuffed broiled potatoes
These are a nice alternative to baked or mashed potatoes. I tend to serve t ...More
strawberry tart
Depending on your choice of cheese and jam, this delicious tart can be ma ...More
lemon meringue cupcakes
These gorgeous cupcakes are a little messy to eat and a bit fiddly to make ...More
sloppy joes
The sauce for these Joes creeps up on your taste buds so you experience t ...More
cheese pasta bake
This is a cheese flavored pasta dish with a nice crunchy top. It's not sl ...More
vegetable curry
This is a really nice, filling comfort food type dish that was created ba ...More
spinach lasagne
This meatless lasagne is light and full of healthy ingredients yet makes ...More
holiday fruitcake
This needs to be made at least 4 weeks before serving, but can be made as ...More
marshmallow fondant
This is a ridiculously easy recipe but it does require a bit of elbow gre ...More
beef & mushroom pie
I find I can get get this pie in the oven in about 30 minutes, homemade c ...More
sausage casserole
This is a good hearty comforting casserole that is easy to prepare and ca ...More
butterscotch pudding
As an American, butterscotch pudding mix is something I grew up with. In ...More
smokey sunshine pulled pork
This makes lovely succulent pulled pork with a smokey tangy flavor that i ...More
fruit and veg slaw
This recipe uses fresh extra finely grated apples, carrots, cabbage and o ...More
Monthly Archives: May 2012
falafel
I think these go really well with sweet potatoes wedges as a side and eaten as is using the yogurt sauce as a dip for a total finger food meal, but I also like to put them in pitta breads … Continue reading
eastern eggs
These are sort of like healthier spicy vegetarian "scotch eggs" (Google it!). They are great as a first course, a brunch or even just in place of a sandwich in a packed lunch. They are delicious fresh from the oven … Continue reading
salt & pepper sweet potato wedges
These wedges have a nice little crunch to them but their centers are soft which makes them very morish for something that is fairly healthy. They go well with spicy food but are very nice on their own as a … Continue reading
yogurt sauce dip
This sauce dip can be used to cool down very spicy food if you use full fat yogurt, otherwise a low-fat or fat free yogurt is best for flavor contrasts if that is what you are after. Greek style yogurt, … Continue reading
car buying rant
Unless you have bucket loads of cash an over seas move can be very harsh. We left behind a good 3/4 of our stuff, including our furniture and car. So here we are trying to rebuild our lives in a … Continue reading
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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 under cooked crunchy vegetables mixed into it. I also find that sometimes … Continue reading
neglected blog
Sorry! I've just been busy with other stuff and I've neglected my blog. I have been doing new recipes to add and doing some crafts I want to add… and looking for a job, though that was a good one … Continue reading
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call it whatever
I've noticed a real trend in todays food blogs of creating either extravagant or exotic sounding names in what I assume is an attempt at making things more interesting using just words and pictures. I can't claim any innocence on … Continue reading
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white chilli
This is a healthy, low-fat, thick, bean and turkey soup that I like to serve this with Polenta & Almond Corn Muffins. Serves 4 Generously INGREDIENTS 2 x 15oz/400g cans of cannellini beans, rinced and drained 2 x … Continue reading
polenta & almond muffins
I love these moist light cornbread type muffins which are a little healthier made with ground almonds and polenta instead of just cornmeal. They are great with savory dishes like chilli as well as a snack on their own with … Continue reading