Pan-fried crispy roast potatoes, with no oven required. Read more ..
Food
CategoriesOf all the domestic chores that need to get done around the house, home cooking is my favorite by far.
If like me, you have one hundred other things to do and don't have much time, then I have you covered. Here I share tips for making cooking more efficient, plus some quick and delicious recipes.
Have a fussy kid?
Feeding time in our house isn't without challenges. There aren't many meals that at least one person in my family grumbles at! I do my best to satisfy, but sometimes there are only two options on the menu ... take it, leave it.
In my food section, I share all my favorite family recipes, plus some that don't necessarily go down well with everyone, but I love them, and I hope you will too.
Heck, I am the cook, so occasionally I will serve … just what I want to.
How To Dry Mint Leaves In Your Microwave (takes seconds)
Yes, you can do this! Here’s how to dry fresh mint leaves that will last you all year in your microwave. Read more ..
How To Make Porridge In A Pressure Cooker (perfect every time!)
Porridge can be tricky to get right. Cooking it in a pressure cooker takes away the guesswork, and you don’t have to stir it constantly. Read more ..
How To Keep Turkey Warm Without Drying It Out
When your guests are late but your turkey is cooked, how do you keep it warm and succulent until they arrive? Read more ..
Are Pressure Cookers Worth Buying?
I love my pressure cooker. I’ve owned one for many years and would never be without one. When people ask me, are pressure cookers worth buying, I always answer with an emphatic yes! Here’s why. Read more ..
How To Freeze New Potatoes
Do you have more potatoes than you can eat? Perhaps you had a bumper crop in the garden and you have too many? Read more ..
How To Keep Pizza Warm Without An Oven
Pizza is best eaten straight from the oven. But what if you can’t eat the pizza immediately? If you don’t have an oven, what are your best options? Read more ..
How To Cook Brown Rice Quickly (no fuss guide)
Get fluffy brown rice quickly every time without the guesswork. Read more ..
How To Reheat Chicken Breast Without Drying It Out (succulent chicken secrets)
How to make sure your chicken is moist and succulent even if it’s the second time around. Read more ..
How To Defrost a Whole Chicken Fast!
We’ve all done it. It’s time to roast your chicken but you forgot to take it out of the freezer. You need to defrost a whole chicken fast! Read more ..
Cheap and Filling Foods for Every Mealtime
Cheap foods that keep you full are often high in fibre, with the added benefit of being low calorie too. Read more ..
Are Spiralizers Worth Buying? | My honest opinion
If you need convincing that spiralizers are worth buying, I’m here for you. I was on the fence too for a long time. Read more ..