Category Archives: Speedy suppers

Speedy suppers

Leek, chickpea and lemon soup

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Katie Bryson

My home-made soup campaign continues, this one is particularly fragrant with leeks and lemon zest filling the kitchen with fresh aromas. I made it for my marvellous in-laws who are staying for a few weeks to help me with the … Continue reading →

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Chunky pea and leek soup

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Katie Bryson

I’m in a definite pattern of making a big vat of soup at the weekend, for a relaxed lunch with enough leftovers for the week ahead. Like most people at this time of year, we’re really having to watch the … Continue reading →

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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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Super swift dessert: Lemon curd syllabub

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’ve been cooking some of the recipes from the Tesco Real Food Family Cook Off, currently showing on Channel Five which sees home cooks battle it out to make the most mouth watering meals. Having been delighted with the inspirational roasted … Continue reading →

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Rapid roasted vegetable pasta sauce

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’ve been asked to try out some of the recipes in the Tesco Real Food Family Cook Off, currently showing on Channel Five which sees home cooks battle it out to make the most mouth watering meals. I opted for … Continue reading →

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Quick weeknight supper: Smoked salmon, pea and pepper spaghetti

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Mmmm lashings of spaghetti bustling with healthy veg, nuggets of smoked salmon in a creamy coating. It’s one of those meals that’s quite likely to please everyone – grown-ups and littlies alike. I was giving the recipe a roadtest from … Continue reading →

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Quick supper: Leek, sweetcorn and goats cheese tarts

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Smart enough for a dinner party starter but equally at home on a chipped plate for a quick weekend lunch – however you want to set the scene for this tart, it’s super speedy to prepare. The in-laws were mega … Continue reading →

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Quick lunch: eggy crumpets

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Eggy bread is lush. Fact. Eggy crumpets are super lush. FACT FACT FACT!!!!! We needed a quick and comforting lunch on Sunday when we were in the midst of a marathon weekend of birthday parties – Sam had three to … Continue reading →

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Product review: Lakeland Poachets

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Katie Bryson

When you get back from a two week holiday you need to keep things simple, so for lunch today it was time to turn to comforting and faithful ‘egg-on bean-on’ – which translated from Bryson speak is egg and beans … Continue reading →

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