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Category Archives: Storecupboard cooking
Banana, sultana and almond loaf
Manky banana alert – why can’t we ever get through the damned things? No matter how green they are when I buy them they ripen in an instant – infuriating. Well only slightly coz it’s always an excuse to bake … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Storecupboard cooking
Tagged baking, banana, breakfast, cake, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, home baking, leftovers
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Quick meal: Fluffy omelette and beans
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
Lunch fix: Puff pasties
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
Creamy minted pea dip
Making your own dips might seem like a waste of time when you can buy them in the shops, but honestly this little fella takes about 5 minutes of your time. And for that little investment you’ll be richly rewarded … Continue reading
Posted in Party food, Storecupboard cooking, vegetarian
Tagged creme fraiche, dip recipe, mint sauce, peas
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Super swift dessert: Lemon curd syllabub
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
Posted in Desserts, Party food, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking
Tagged dessert, double cream, lemon, lemon curd, meringue, pudding
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Getting the most out of leftovers
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
Posted in Cookery courses, Days out, leftovers, Party food, Storecupboard cooking
Tagged carrot, christmas leftovers, houmous, hummus, leftovers, lucy cufflin, recipes using leftovers, Review
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Quick lunch: eggy crumpets
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
Product review: Lakeland Poachets
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
Posted in Lunches, Product reviews, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking, vegetarian
Tagged egg cookers, egg gadgets, gadgets, Lakeland, poached eggs, product review, vegetarian
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Storecupboard dinner fix: Roasted tomato and cheddar rice
This comforting dish is similar to a risotto except you’re using less sophisticated ingredients like ordinary long grain rice and cheddar cheese. It’s also less laborious – only needing an occasional stir rather than constant monitoring. It’s a proper store … Continue reading
Posted in One pot suppers, Storecupboard cooking, vegetarian
Tagged cheddar, cheese, comfort food, one pot dinner, rice, roasted tomatoes, tomato
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Quick dinner idea: Creamy pasta with peas and fresh mint
Comforting yet light and summery, this is a classic family fave in our house and oh-so-simple to cook when you have 10 minutes to make dinner. It’s one of those recipes where you’ve probably got most of the ingredients in … Continue reading
Feeding boys and a firefighter 