“Mam” what’s for dinner? how many times do we hear that in a week? 7 days of 7 dinners came to me with that in mind. Recipes that have been all tried and tested and given the thumbs up … Continue reading →

This week I’ve received a few messages asking for some pasta bake recipes.  Ever since the news of warnings coming on the labels of jars, I think the penny has dropped, I always knew the jars weren’t great but to have so … Continue reading →

In my teens I used to love those packets of golden savoury rice from the supermarket, you know the ones that you just add water to, so I’ve been trying for a while to make my own version without the … Continue reading →

Spanish chicken and chorizo with a few hidden veggies flung in for good measure! Why?  Because a certain 3-year-old has been accustomed to picking them out of late. If they,re hidden she can’t pick them out (so don’t  go telling … Continue reading →

Why does all the bad food, taste so good? Southern fried chicken in a bucket,  It is finger licking good because it’s full blinking of grease, which is ok in moderation I know. But what if I told you I … Continue reading →

Did you know that this week was British pie week? why is this not a thing in Ireland? we love our pies! and judging by the response I’ve received to my home made chicken, pie this week it could be Pie week!! … Continue reading →

A friend of mine told me about a pack of turkey mince she’s had in her freezer for ages,  she bought it on a “healthy week” and then didn’t know really what to do with it. So I told her about … Continue reading →

we are huge fans of pancakes in yummy headquarters, it doesn’t need to be pancake Tuesday to enjoy them. I make my porridge pancakes most weeks, but I thought for the week that’s in it would be nice to make pancakes 4 … Continue reading →

kids love dinners that they can pick and mix up themselves, loading their plates up with the stuff they like. With my pick and mix Fajitas,  I split the chicken and the vegetables, into two sections that way everyone can dig in … Continue reading →

I love a recipe that the kids can get stuck in with, and these easy mini flatbread pizzas are a perfect way to get them cooking. There are only 4 ingredients in the base, so no running around from shop to shop … Continue reading →

There’s nothing like a big pot of stew on a freezing cold day, igniting memories of walking home from school in the lashings of rain on a grey winter’s day. Walking in the door and throwing the school bag to … Continue reading →