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
Author: Marchbanks
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
Butterscotch-Chip Cookies
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups flour1 cup brown sugar1 cup white sugar1 cup (soft) butter2 eggs2 tsp vanilla1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt2 cups butterscotch chocolate chips METHOD: Preheat oven to 350F.Mix together butter with brown and white sugar.Add 2 tsp of water to the baking soda and stir.Add the eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking soda mixture.Sift … Continue reading Butterscotch-Chip Cookies
Poached Chicken & Rice
There's no little story here. This is a simple and quick way to cook chicken, topped with a flavourful sauce. I served it with rice and some green beans. The kids loved it. Feeds 7 mouths. INGREDIENTS: 4 large chicken breasts1 litre chicken stock2 bay leaves1 tsp peppercorns1 tsp thyme2 cloves garlic, crushed Garlic-Herb Sauce: … Continue reading Poached Chicken & Rice
Cacio e pepe
Prep time: 2 minsCooking time: 10 mins Cheese and pepper pasta. This is a classic Italian recipe, which is easy and quick to make. I used only parmesan, but a mix of pecorino and parmesan would also work. Feeds 7 hungry mouths. INGREDIENTS: 750g spaghetti1/4 cup butter1-2 tsp cracked pepper1-1.5 cup(s) parmesan, grated3/4 cooking water … Continue reading Cacio e pepe
Hamburger & Barley Soup
Prep time: 5 minsCooking time: 2hrs Another simple but tasty recipe that feeds the entire family. There's nothing more to say. Best served with some fresh, crusty bread. INGREDIENTS: 500g minced beef1 brown onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 green pepper, finely chopped2 stalks celery, finely chopped1 large carrot, finely chopped1L beef stock1 28 oz can … Continue reading Hamburger & Barley Soup
Vegetarian Stir-Fry
Prep time: 5 minsCooking time: 30 mins This is a simple but tasty stir-fry, whose ingredients can be substituted with whatever takes your fancy. I roasted the broccoli, because I wanted a fresh meal with different textures and tastes. The sauce was simply poured over every individual serving. The method is a little unconventional, but … Continue reading Vegetarian Stir-Fry
Pan-Fried Burgers & Potato Wedges
Prep time: 15 minsCooking time: 1hr I love a good burger. And as much as I love BBQ, there's something special about cooking meat in its own juices. This is a simple recipe with homemade oven potato wedges. Serve with a fresh salad. Feeds 7 mouths. INGREDIENTS: Burgers 🍔 (makes approx. 8) 800g minced beef1/2 … Continue reading Pan-Fried Burgers & Potato Wedges
Lemon Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 10 minsCooking time: 50 mins This is a modified recipe of something I found online - an amalgamation of various recipes in fact. It all starts with a marinade for the chicken, which can be done well in advance (at least 1hr). I'd never made this dish before today. But in my search … Continue reading Lemon Chicken Casserole
