Category Archives: leftovers

leftovers

Quick meal: Fluffy omelette and beans

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Katie Bryson

This meal is no looker, but egg and beans are a great combo, especially when you’re in a rush to get some kind of nutritious meal on the table. For us it’s Thursday nights when we’ve got back from football … Continue reading →

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Lunch fix: Puff pasties

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Saturday lunchtimes are a frenzied affair. Sam has swimming and we usually all go for a dip while he has his lesson. So when we get back we’re normally starving hungry and just empty the contents of the fridge onto … Continue reading →

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Getting the most out of leftovers

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Some people are quite squeamish about leftovers. They either chuck them out, or leave them festering in the fridge and then chuck them out! My approach is to portion them off and either freeze for another day, or send them … Continue reading →

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Simple supper: Cheese, leek and bacon pasta

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I don’t know about you but I’ve been chilly this week, it’s like summer has been and gone. The rain has lashed down and I’ve found myself reaching for the blankets and a warming mug of hot chocolate. So in … Continue reading →

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Spiced banana and coconut loafcake

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Katie Bryson

It’s been a week of friends doing me a huge amount of favours with the firefighter being away all week with work. The best way I know to thank people for their kindness is, of course, to bake something lush! Baking … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cranberry scoffins with cream cheese frosting

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Katie Bryson

I had some cranberries left over from my chutney making sesh, so I decided to make some festive and fruity cupcakes. Their texture is kind of a hybrid between muffins and scones – and after Matthew took them into the … Continue reading →

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Banana cupcakes with honey and cinnamon frosting

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Katie Bryson

I often have leftover bananas at the end of the week, and normally turn them into a comforting loaf cake. However this week there was a coffee morning at Sam’s school to bake for, so I decided to broaden my … Continue reading →

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Creamy roast chicken pie

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Katie Bryson

We’re on even more of a budget than usual this month so I’m trying to be thrifty and make our supermarket shop last as long as possible. This isn’t always easy with a house full of huge appetites, but I … Continue reading →

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