Looking for a simple, flavorful meatball recipe that skips the frying and delivers tender, juicy results every time? These Easy Oven Meatballs from Scratch are baked to perfection and packed with savory goodness. Made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, herbs, and a touch of seasoning … | Continue reading
Looking for a simple yet satisfying holiday meal for two? This Sheet Pan Roast Turkey Dinner for Two delivers all the festive flavors without the fuss. Juicy turkey breast, tender vegetables, and crispy potatoes roast together on a single pan, making cleanup easy and prep stress- … | Continue reading
With the ever-increasing costs of food, I am really trying very hard to use what I have in my store cupboard, larder and freezer these days. I read something the other day where they said that food costs had increased over 200% over the last 20 years or so. I don't know for sure … | Continue reading
This Vanilla Pudding Pumpkin Bread recipe I am sharing with you today is soft, moist, and full of cozy autumn flavor. Made with canned pumpkin and instant vanilla pudding mix, it’s a simple recipe that delivers bakery-style results with minimal effort. Don't worry if you live in … | Continue reading
If you are looking for a comforting and creamy side dish to serve alongside your tasty main dishes look no further. This creamy cheesy vegetable bake with green beans and potatoes makes the perfect side! Not only is it delicious but it uses simple ingredients and is also very qu … | Continue reading
Hello everyone and Happy Sunday. Welcome to my Sunday Meals of the Week Post. The one where I share with you all of the deliciousness of the past seven days that I have enjoyed as my main meals along with the pertinent recipes and any side dish suggestions!This is something I r … | Continue reading
This Butter Pecan Cornbread is a rich, tender twist on a classic favorite. Made with toasted pecans, creamy buttermilk, and a hint of brown sugar, it delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite.Baked until light. fluffy and golden brown, this easy cornbread rec … | Continue reading
Discover the ultimate oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe — soft, chewy, and packed with rich flavor. These homemade cookies combine hearty oats with gooey chocolate chips for a comforting treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist. Whether you're baking for a cozy after … | Continue reading
Celebrate the season with this Amish Cranberry Cake, a rustic dessert bursting with tart cranberries and served warm with a rich, buttery caramel sauce. Simple to make and irresistibly festive, this homestyle cake is perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy breakfast/brunch get-toget … | Continue reading
Warm, nourishing, and packed with flavor, this Easy Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or chilly days. Made with simple pantry staples and fresh vegetables, it’s a wholesome, budget-friendly meal that comes together in under an hour. Whether you're lo … | Continue reading
Discover the comforting charm of traditional British Potato Pudding—a simple yet satisfying dish made with grated potatoes, carrots, swede, onions, and rich seasoning, baked until golden brown. Perfect as a hearty side or a vegetarian main, this classic recipe brings timeless fla … | Continue reading
Savor the flavors of fall with this Roasted Autumn Vegetable Pizza—topped with caramelized seasonal veggies, melty cheese, and a golden crust. A cozy, vegetarian main perfect for chilly evenings and easy entertaining!!Who says that pizza has to be laden with meat to taste good. … | Continue reading
Another Sunday, another Meals of the week post. The post where I catch you up with all of the things which I have cooked for myself over the previous week. I may live on my own, but as you can see, I eat very well. I love doing these meals of the week posts. I know that I, myse … | Continue reading
This vintage Poke and Pour Ginger Cake is rich, moist, and full of warm spice—perfect for cozy gatherings and nostalgic dessert cravings. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!I don't think there is anything that can make your house smell better or more inviting than a gingerbr … | Continue reading
Discover a delicious and easy Enchilada Casserole recipe—perfect for two! Packed with Tex-Mex flavor, gooey cheese, and vintage charm, this vegetarian dish is a cozy comfort food favorite.Quick and easy it goes together in a flash and is very budget friendly. I am betting you pr … | Continue reading
This chicken recipe I am sharing with you today is something which I have been making for my family for many, many years. I probably got the recipe from a Family Circle or Women's Day magazine once upon a time. It's quick, easy to make, incredibly delicious and uses only three s … | Continue reading
Most weekends I like to bake a cake to have in the house to enjoy with a hot drink or as a simple dessert. There is nothing as delicious as a nice piece of cake served with a hot cup of tea. In my case I like the nutty tea from Tealish. Not only is it pink, but it is delicious an … | Continue reading
I had cooked an old-fashioned ham for my family just prior to Thanksgiving. It was very much enjoyed. I did send half of it home with my sister, but that still left me with a fair bit to use up myself.One day I decided to make a Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich for my lunch/lupper. … | Continue reading
Meatless Monday today with a quick, easy and delicious pie that the whole family is sure to love. Baked Bean Pie! A fabulous pie using store cupboard ingredients that goes together very quickly and easily and which uses very simple ordinary ingredients. If you have tins of bake … | Continue reading
Hi everyone and welcome to my Sunday Meals of the Week post! The one where I share all of the deliciousness that I have enjoyed as my main meals over the past seven days. I include recipe links and menu suggestions as well.This week started off with a Thanksgiving Dinner, so I ha … | Continue reading
You may be asking yourself, "Why only two chocolate chip cookies?" The answer is simple. I cannot be trusted with more than that. Yes. It's true. When it comes to chocolate chip cookies, I AM the original cookie monster.When the children were growing up, I always made sure they … | Continue reading
I have had my fill of turkey and ham this week. With having had a roast ham dinner on Saturday and Turkey on Sunday for Thanksgiving, I have had more than my fair share of leftovers to deal with. Today I wanted to make something completely different.I had some boneless skinless … | Continue reading
The recipe I am sharing with you today is one that I am updating that I cooked quite a number of years back. Occasionally when something was really delicious, I like to bring it up to date with more information that you might find useful, and in a format that is much more user fr … | Continue reading
With last Saturday being just prior to Thanksgiving I baked a ham for the family to enjoy. My sister was going to be cooking a turkey dinner on the Sunday, so I wanted to give her a day off ahead of the big day to just relax and let someone else do the cooking. Nobody was compla … | Continue reading
One of my favorite treats in the autumn months is Apple Cider. I like to use it for baking and cooking and, of course, drinking. It is rich and loaded with beautiful apple flavors. Almost as good as eating an apple itself. Made from pressed fresh apples, it contains no preservat … | Continue reading
I was having the family over for a pre-Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday and I really wanted to make side dishes that were not only delicious but impressive. I also was looking for easy. Not that I am lazy or anything, but when you are cooking an assortment of different dishes for … | Continue reading
Hello everyone and welcome to my weekly "Meals of the Week" post! Every Sunday I like to share with you my dear readers all of the main meals that I have enjoyed over the past seven days. That's seven different days of deliciousness, along with their relevant recipes and any me … | Continue reading
When I first moved over to the U.K. it was impossible to get Maple Syrup anywhere. You had to pay a premium price at a Health Food store or import it. I travelled over on the airplane with a 4-litre can of Maple Syrup. (Pre 9/11) I was not leaving one of my favorite things behin … | Continue reading
This simple and easy recipe for Deviled Chicken has always been a family favorite! It is a great way to take cheaper cuts of chicken and really inject a ton of flavor into it in a very simple and easy way. It always comes out sticky skinned and loaded with bags of taste!A simpl … | Continue reading
I am here today with a quick and easy hot sandwich recipe that your family is sure to enjoy. Not only are these sandwiches quick and easy to make, but they are also fairly low in fat and high in fiber, not to mention delicious. Shh! If you don't tell anyone I won't either! Who … | Continue reading
I had a quantity of bulk Italian Sausage meat that needed using up over the weekend and decided to make a quick, easy and delicious Rosé Sausage Ragu sauce. The term Rosé merely refers to the slightly pinkish color of the sauce, due to the use of cream in the finish.This is a r … | Continue reading
When it comes to autumn soups, I think Butternut Squash has to be one of my favorites! There is something about the earthy sweetness of butternut squash that lends itself beautifully to soups. It always gives such a creamy finish. But then again, all of the Winter squashes do. B … | Continue reading
One thing which I really came to love living in the U.K. was curry. Curry is a meal that has almost pipped Roast Beef, and Fish a& Chips as being the Nation's favorite dish in recent years. Curry houses dot the length and breadth of the country and a favorite meal enjoyed after … | Continue reading
Hi everyone and welcome to my weekly Meals of the Week post! Every Sunday I like to do a post about all of the delicious meals I have enjoyed for my main meals over the past seven days. I share all of the recipes and menu suggestions as well! You all seem to enjoy these posts, … | Continue reading
One thing you really can't beat for comfort food when the temperatures start to get a bit cooler and our appetites start to get a bit more hearty is a good old-fashioned Cottage Pie! This old traditional favorite has been pleasing families for generations!With its rich and delic … | Continue reading
Something really wonderful happens in the autumn when all of the leaves start to change and the temperatures start to drop. This is when my heart starts to crave the flavor and scent of warm baking spices. Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, ground cardamom, freshly grated nutmeg.These a … | Continue reading
I have never been to the Middle East, but I do have a great love for Middle Eastern Foods. This started when I was living and working down in Kent. My boss's daughter regularly brought food with her from Ottolenghi when she came down on the weekends. Ottolenghi was a Middle East … | Continue reading
I wanted to make my daughter and I something simple for our supper that wouldn't take a lot of time or make a huge mess today. You cannot beat a sheet pan supper for ease of preparation and simplicity! I love sheet pan suppers! Everything cooks together simply on one pan. Easy p … | Continue reading
I am sharing a quick and easy recipe for Air Fryer Tacos today, using ground turkey and soft flour tortillas! I often make tacos in my oven or on top of the stove, but this was the first time I tried making them in the air fryer and I have to say I was really impressed with the … | Continue reading
I know it is Tuesday, and Tuesdays are usually reserved for Tacos for some people, but I am shaking things up this week with some incredibly tasty burgers! Inside Out Bacon Cheeseburgers!So just what is an Inside Out Bacon Cheeseburger? It's a delicious beef burger with a lovel … | Continue reading
Chicken is probably one of the main proteins that we eat in my house. Although it is not specifically cheap these days, it does tend to be much cheaper than beef. Chicken Breasts are something I always have in the freezer. Chicken was not something we had very often when I was … | Continue reading
Hi everyone and welcome to my weekly Meals of the Week post! On Sundays I like to share with you my dear readers all of the deliciousness that I have enjoyed as my main meals over the past seven days. That's seven different meals, plus the recipes and any menu suggestions I migh … | Continue reading
Last year my sister and I canned our own applesauce. I decided to use up the last of it yesterday before I make more for this year. It is really good eaten on its own, but there is no tastier way of using it than baking with it.I decided to bake a spiced applesauce loaf. I ado … | Continue reading
I decided to cook some fish for Friday. I adore sole. It is one of my favorite cuts of fish. It is so delicate and has such a beautiful flavor. It can be a bit pricey unfortunately. Every so often, however, I like to enjoy a meal of it. Sometimes I get lucky (like today) and … | Continue reading
Like most people, I have been struggling with the rising costs of food these days. It is not hard to go to the shops, spend $100 and come home with one bag of groceries, if that. The cost of beef, and even chicken has gone through the roof. I am always looking for alternatives … | Continue reading
If you have been reading me for any length of time you will all know that I really love vintage recipes. I also happen to really love hot dogs. This recipe which I am sharing with you today combines both of those loves in a most delicious way.I watch this girl on a YouTube chann … | Continue reading
Peanut butter has always been a real favorite in my house. We love it any which way we can get it. Toast spread with peanut butter has always been something we really enjoy. Add a couple of rashers of crispy streaky bacon and I am in peanut butter heaven!Our mother always cooke … | Continue reading
You've just cooked yourself a lovely pasta dinner, perhaps spaghetti or lasagna. You are wanting some garlic bread to go on the side, but you don't want to run to the store, and you haven't got any French bread in the house or any baguettes. We have all been there.To be honest, y … | Continue reading