Beef lasagne is a staple in our house and that’s because everyone loves spaghetti bolognese. It is rich and creamy and full of comfort. It’s what you crave when you need a hug, or when the weather has turned a bit cool, or you have…
Beef stir fry is quick and easy, and takes about 30 minutes to make including chopping vegetables and marinating the meat. If you have a couple of helpers to hand, it may take even less time. So with that in mind, it makes a…
Hamburgers come in many sizes and flavours. Recently I’ve been experimenting with chickpeas, which was hugely successful. Chickpea burgers taste incredibly wholesome. They also make you feel good, not because you’re suddenly energised but because you know that what you are eating is good for…
Italian meatballs with pasta is pure comfort food. We love it. In terms of food that instantly makes you feel better when you’re under the weather, they are right up there next to chicken noodle soup and chicken laksa. Full of flavour and cooked…
Spaghetti bolognese is a family favourite and this blog, which is meant to chronicle the food we eat at home, wouldn’t be complete without it. Much requested and often made, this pasta sauce takes us from birthday dinners to the last meal you have…
Sausage rolls are quick, easy and delicious. With the addition of spinach and parmesan cheese the humble sausage roll takes on a whole new meaning. With a dollop of hot tomato chutney (tomato sauce if you must) they make the perfect dinner when you’re…
Lemongrass beef noodle salad is a Vietnamese inspired offering for those times when you want something fresh and light and full of flavour. This is yet another noodle salad that is perfect for hot summer evenings when you’re searching for easy dinner options.…
Goan beef curry fits nicely into the October challenge eating plan, especially if you use lite coconut milk. Served with basmati rice you’ll have the low GI considerations covered too. The freshly ground spices give the flavours you’d expect from an Indian curry –…
Crunchy beef noodle salad is perfect when you want something light to eat, with an asian influence. There’s practically no cooking involved. It’s really just about chopping up vegetables of your choosing, boiling a pot of water to cook the noodles, and spending 10 minutes…
Lunch is always awkward. We tend to reach for the same thing over and over: avocado; tuna; ham, cheese and tomato; or salad. All great options but nothing to get excited about. They fill you up but you don’t leave you wanting more. Then we discovered this treat while…
