This cordial recipe is refreshingly sweet. Perfect for a refreshing hot day thirst quencher. My children can spot an elderflower bush in full bloom - road side - anywhere between Otematata and Oamaru. They are pretty much a weed down here in the South Island. The...
When you need a quick salad to take to a BBQ or family event and you have no idea what to make, or if you're thinking do you even have enough ingredients to make something delicious - then this is what you should make! This simple to make sale will be the one your...
Do you want a hearty family friendly beef casserole? Then look no further. This is it. When I am cooking for our family I tend to leave out most vegetables from the casserole and serve them on the side. This is just simply something I do to avoid negative food...
Magic Pot Mac and Cheese This quick and easy dinner, snack or bowl of comfort food is only eight minutes away! Make this for a quick dinner for kids. Or when friends call in unexpected. It makes a great side dish too.Make a bowl as comfort food and sit back and watch...
Not all recipes need to be passed on for generations for them to feel like a taste of home.For me ‘home' is where I feel comfortable and there is nothing more comfy than this rich creamy chicken and pea pasta.So get comfy and enjoy x Do the children eat it? They sure...
Four ingredient scones that don't require you to rub any butter - winning! These light and fluffy cheese scones will soon replace any old cheese scone recipe that you have been making. No need to rub any butter and in fact - have no butter in them! All you will...
This is the beginning of a good vegetable soup, risotto or flavour for a casserole. I know it may seem like a lot of admin - but make this while you wash up after your roast dinner. You don’t have to make soup now - simply pop it in the freezer for...
Nothing gets better than a warming, flavoursome and delicious vegetable soup. You will want a good flavoursome broth to boost your soups flavour but also add extra nutritious goodies to your soup.You can find my method for making a good stock broth here.Alternatively...
This is a genius way of making a small amount of stewing beef stretch to feed a larger crowd. The dumplings are a filling addition to your casserole and when served with a selection of green veggies - should satisfy any family or crowd of visitors. This recipe can be...