food and groceries Archives
mini muffin-tin pumpkin quiches
These mini quiches make great finger foods or school or work lunches. And because it’s Halloween today, they are pumpkin quiches.
pork mince stir fry
A tasty, quick and easy stir fry using pork mince, for something a little different.
chicken meatballs with noodles and satay sauce
A fusion of several dishes, this mild satay meatball noodle dinner was a hit in our household.
marinated pork chops with honey roasted vegetables
In this dish, you cook the pork chops in the oven. Nice and easy, yet tasty and inexpensive.
chicken and sun-dried tomato pasta bake
Sun-dried tomates add a tasty gourmet touch to this easy baked chicken pasta. Use leftover roast chicken to make this dish even cheaper and quicker.
tip tuesday–frugal toasted sandwich press
Don’t have a sandwhich press? Try this easy and free tip for ‘pressed’ toasted sandwhiches.
bean enchiladas (with a secret ingredient)
Guess what the secret ingredient is in these bean enchiladas. It is a bit left of field (at least I thought so) but adds so much flavour that you’ll never go back to plain old chilli again.
homemade chips
Almost as easy as store-bought frozen chips, the homemade variety are tastier and healthier and you can jazz them up with different herbs and spices.
mini pizza on toast
Pizza bases are expensive and making your own, well, it takes a lot of time and effort. But you already have a cheap and easy base right in your cupboard. Yep, pizza on toast. Quick, easy and just as tasty.
wholemeal apple pancakes
These pancakes are just that little bit healthier and tastier with the inclusion of wholemeal flour and grated apple.



