Author: Helen

I am a mummy with two young kids, and a passion for cooking, good food, fresh produce plus bargain food buys. I hunt out the best seasonal produce at cheap prices to cook up the very best for my family. This blog will hopefully provide you with fresh food inspiration, recipes and other helpful food tips that don't cost the earth. All photos and recipes are my own unless otherwise stated.

Thai Bean Sprout Salad

Packing a flavour punch, this simple salad goes great as a side dish to any Thai or Vietnamese inspired meal.

Penne alla Vodka

Love this dish – so simple to make yet packed with flavour, especially with the added vodka. As the alcohol in the vodka evaporates, it makes this meal suitable for the whole family.

Chargrilled Capsicums

This is a wonderful way to use up capsicums in bulk. Once marinated, they will happily keep in the fridge for up to 6 months. That is, if they last that long before getting all eaten!

Mushroom Gravy

This gravy is delicious. Plus being simple to make it goes to show you don’t need to reach for a store bought packet of gravy for your family’s next meal!

Quick & Easy Biscuits

Who doesn’t love a quick and easy recipe! This biscuit recipe doesn’t require time to firm up in the fridge before rolling and cutting out.

Beef Stroganoff

This is Russian recipe is a classical family favourite. With the inclusion of red wine, tomato paste and paprika, this meal is flavoursome and delicious. You don’t need to resort to pre-made sauce mixes. Next time make this – at least you know exactly what ingredients are added!

4 Ingredient Banana Pancakes

If you have no milk in the house you can still enjoy pancakes for a weekend treat. Plus this recipe is gluten free if you omit the flour or switch to a gluten free flour if you don’t like a fruit flavoured omelette.