Tag Archives: leftovers

Banana, sultana and almond loaf

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Katie Bryson

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 | 2 Comments

Lunchbox idea: banana muffins

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Katie Bryson

I had a bunch of manky bananas hanging on my kitchen worktop for longer than I should have – they went black and really started freaking me out so I quickly mashed them up and looked for a recipe to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Lunches | Tagged baking, banana, cake, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, home baking, leftovers | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in leftovers, Lunches, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking | Tagged comfort food, egg recipes, family favourites, leftovers, omelette, quick lunch idea, quick recipe, quick supper, vegetarian | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in leftovers, Lunches, Party food, Pies and tarts, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking, vegetarian | Tagged baking, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, leftovers, pasties, pastry, puff pastry, quick recipe, quick supper, vegetarian | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Cookery courses, Days out, leftovers, Party food, Storecupboard cooking | Tagged carrot, christmas leftovers, houmous, hummus, leftovers, lucy cufflin, recipes using leftovers, Review | 7 Comments

Speedy toddler lunch: Crumpet pizza with cream cheese celery bites

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Feeding toddlers is rarely a treat for an enthusiastic cook like myself. It really doesn’t matter what you decide to make you’re always on the back foot. You can never possibly make it quick enough – once the hunger-bellowing-rampage kicks … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunches, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking | Tagged crumpet, family favourites, feeding boys, leftovers, pizza, quick lunches, quick recipe, quick supper, speedy lunches, toddler | 9 Comments

Adventures with a slow cooker

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Bunging a load of ingredients in a casserole and then leaving it to transform itself into a one-pot wonder, is my kind of cooking. It’s not glamorous but it’s highly practical. There are so many plus points: You can do … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken recipes, One pot suppers, Product reviews, Sausage suppers | Tagged casserole, chicken, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, home of the house proud, leftovers, lemon, morphy richards, sausage, slow cooker, stew, thyme | 7 Comments

A superhero birthday party on a budget

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Katie Bryson

As finances get tighter and tighter things like birthday parties can be a frightening prospect. Venue, entertainment, party bags, food, cakes – it can add up to hundreds of pounds very quickly. We don’t have a great deal of floor … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking | Tagged baking, birthday cakes, birthday cupcakes, birthday party, cake, cupcakes, home baking, houmous, hummus, kids party food, leftovers, party food, salsa, warm cocktails | 3 Comments

An Ottolenghi-inspired New Year’s Eve feast

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Family cooking is the basis of this blog, but it’s such a pleasure to break out of the mold every now and again to venture into the world of grown up cuisine. One of my resolutions for 2011 is to … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken recipes, Grown up dishes, Side dishes | Tagged budget cooking, chicken, couscous, fresh herbs, hazelnuts, healthy cooking, leftovers, low fat recipe, middle eastern cooking, Ottolenghi, roast chicken, side dish | 1 Comment

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 →