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Menu Plan #12
Well last week, in terms of my menu plan, was a bit of a disaster. My freezer was ‘accidentally’ switched off when we were preparing for a storm (many things get unplugged to prevent damage, but not usually the freezer!). Of course, this meant I ended up with quite...
Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce
Pasta is one of my family’s favourite meals and when tomatoes are in abundance, there are two ways I like to prepare a Tomato Pasta Sauce. Either version is simple, bursting with flavor and looks fantastic on the plate. The first version (not this one – but coming...
Jam Drops
Jam Drops are one of those old-fashioned biscuits that everyone loves. They are a beautiful buttery biscuit with a dollop of jam in the middle. There are many versions of Jam Drops but this recipe is my favourite as it consists of only a few staple ingredients and is...
Chicken Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is an old family favourite, so when I recently saw a recipe for Chicken Stroganoff, it was definitely a recipe that had to be tried. It was also very timely as there were quite a few mushrooms from the markets to use up. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t...
Menu Plan #11
It’s now just less than 7 weeks until Christmas. Eeek! I have nothing, and I mean nothing organised yet. No presents, no baking, no holidays, nothing. I don’t even have a little stash of ‘small presents’ that usually accumulates during the year. So, this week...
Easy Salmon & Corn Tart
This Easy Salmon & Corn Tart is a new recipe in my “fatty fish” arsenal, and a good one. It checks the quick and easy boxes using ingredients that are usually on hand. The tart is a bit like a quiche except the base is puff pastry instead of short crust. Not only...
Chocolate Banana Bread
Fruit breads are always popular, particularly banana bread (and Strawberry Bread). This Chocolate Banana Bread adds a nice twist to an old favourite and of course, tastes delicious. Just a small amount of dark chocolate goes a long way and you can justify using it...
Vietnamese Noodles
This Vietnamese Noodles dish is a wonderful fresh salad and is perfect in the warmer months. It combines soft rice vermicelli noodles with lemongrass chicken and crunchy salad vegetables all doused in a traditional Vietnamese dressing. With all these ingredients, it...
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