Prep time: 5 minsCooking time: 40-45 mins Breakfast for dinner. This is sort of like quiche, but a lot easier to make. I had to use up some eggs, some lonely potatoes, and some remaining bacon, so this recipe was a no-brainer. If you have more vegetables in your fridge, a chopped red or green … Continue reading Bacon & Egg Casserole
Month: April 2020
Moosehead Chilli
Prep time: 5 minsCooking time: 1-2hrs Chilli and beer 🍻. What more is there to say? I like this variation of chilli for its sweetness, and because it's meat-heavy. AND, it's so easy to make. Add a little tomato paste or ketchup if you have it, to help thicken things up. Feeds 7 hungry people. … Continue reading Moosehead Chilli
Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 20 minsCooking time: 25 mins What can I say? I found two cans of tuna in the back of the cupboard and wanted to use them. Usually, I find the very notion of tuna casserole disgusting. It brings to mind a dry, tasteless, and often mushy mess. So I experimented and tweaked a … Continue reading Tuna Casserole
Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 minsCooking time: 10 mins I usually fail with fried rice recipes. Until now. We had a lot of leftover rice, and I was feeling particularly lazy. So I came up with this easy blend of ingredients to make a quick dinner. The picture doesn't look particularly appetising. But I promise that it's … Continue reading Fried Rice
Cherry Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 5 minsCooking time: 10-12 mins If, like me, you find yourself with some under-ripe cherry tomatoes, then this is the perfect recipe. It's quick and simple. And for some reason, my whole family (myself included) inhales it. Feeds the whole family, with second helpings. INGREDIENTS: 750 g penne pasta2 punnets, cherry tomatoes (halved)4 … Continue reading Cherry Tomato Pasta
Chilli-Mac Skillet
Prep time: 10 minsCooking time: 45 mins This is my son's favourite recipe. It's another son's worst nightmare, mainly because of the kidney beans. But 6/7 ain't bad. It's a great use of ingredients, and it's delicious. Feeds 7 hungry mouths, with second helpings. INGREDIENTS: 750g minced beef1 large brown onion1 can diced tomatoes1 green … Continue reading Chilli-Mac Skillet
Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
Prep time: 2 minsCooking time: 30 mins This is a fun little snack recipe with simple ingredients. I was bored, so I made them quickly. The family devoured them. Makes about 8-9 balls. Feeds 7 little mouths. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup quick oats1/3 cup peanut butter2-3 tbsp honeyChocolate chips (handful) METHOD: Mix all the ingredients together … Continue reading Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
Brown Sugar Biscuits
Prep time: 10 minsCooking time: 15 mins Another family favourite for breakfast. I've doubled the recipe so that it makes two batches. Feeds 7 hungry mouths. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups all-purpose flour2 tbsp baking powder1/3 cup brown sugar4 tsp white sugar1/2 tsp salt1 cup shortening (Crisco is best)1 + 1/3 cup milk4 tbsp butter (melted) METHOD: … Continue reading Brown Sugar Biscuits
Simple Pork Noddles
Prep time: 2 minsCooking time: 10 mins This is a super quick and easy recipe. I'd like to say that it's the perfect mid-week meal, but I make it all the time. The kids love it. Under normal circumstances, I would include other vegetables as toppings (e.g. red peppers, red onions, coriander, etc.), but all … Continue reading Simple Pork Noddles
Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 2-3 minsCooking time: 45 mins This is truly a family favourite, especially on the weekend. You can make it the night before and pop it in the oven when you wake up (let is come up to room temperature first). I think it's better that away. It's a good recipe for using up … Continue reading Baked Oatmeal
