Lunch

No-Knead Rustic Loaf of Bread

No-Knead Rustic Loaf of Bread

The perfect bread recipe for people who are not confident using yeast or kneading their own bread. Prepare and walk away - no fuss! The texture is very similar to look and touch as that of a loaf of sour dough.  But there's no starter to feed, or folds that take up...

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Family Favourite Golden Sausages

Family Favourite Golden Sausages

Who remembers this oldie but a goodie! I made this golden sausage casserole  this week for my family for the first time since my own childhood and it was a hit! Serve with mashed potato or rice, and steamed greens. There's nothing pretty about this dish, but it's...

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Roast Vegetable Salad

Roast Vegetable Salad

Make this delicious salad for your next evening meal. Or make a large batch and use it to prep for a weeks worth of lunches. The best part  . . . you have two dressing recipes to choose from! Roasting vegetables is a great way to bring out their natural sweetness and...

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Cute Little Bread Rolls

Cute Little Bread Rolls

I am no expert when it comes to making bread, or with working with yeast.  I must admit to finding it quite daunting at first.  But this recipe is exceptionally easy fluffy and tasty.   Bread buns, also known simply as buns or rolls, are small, round, individual...

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A Warming Irish Stew

A Warming Irish Stew

A hearty fuelling soup that you want to warm your bones on a cold day. Irish stew is a traditional Irish dish that typically consists of lamb or mutton, potatoes, onions, and sometimes carrots. It's a hearty and comforting dish that has been a staple in Irish cuisine...

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A simple, but tasty Tuna Roulade

A simple, but tasty Tuna Roulade

This surprisingly easyrecipe was shared with me by Penny Williams. Penny is an incredible inspiring kiwi rural woman who lives near Fairlie in the South Island. She has a very successful women's and children's clothing business called Hide and Seek Clothing, that...

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Filling and Fuelling Lunch Box Ideas

Filling and Fuelling Lunch Box Ideas

In this blog post I have compiled a list of some of my favourite lunch box ideas. Perfect for the kids going back to school. Okay so let's start of with more of MY favourite recipes. Pineapple and Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Icing This recipe is perfect for the...

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Cheese and Corn Savoury Muffins

Cheese and Corn Savoury Muffins

A delicious savoury muffin that is super easy to make. Delicious warm or cold. Served with butter or without. You make it suit you - enjoy! Are you sick of making your usual savoury favourites. Perhaps you usually like to make Pappy's scones, my cheese scones or some...

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A Whole lot of Hot Chocolate

A Whole lot of Hot Chocolate

What is more warming and energising than a mug of sweet hot chocolate on cold and frosty day? Take off your gloves and wrap your hands around a steaming mug of hot chocolate. What makes this recipe so great is that it allows you to make a whole batch of hot chocolate,...

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