This is definitely our family’s favourite meal of them all. I haven’t yet met someone who hasn’t liked this chicken, leek and mushroom risotto dish when they’ve had it. Don’t be put off by the fact this is a risotto recipe… it’s actually incredibly simple to make!
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.
Pistachio & Cranberry Biscotti
I made these pistachio and cranberry biscotti to have with a cup of coffee or tea. I don’t know about you but I love to dunk biscotti into a hot drink so that it softens up a little. The saltiness of the pistachios, the sweetness of the cranberries – combined they are perfect together. Paired with a cup of coffee… heaven!
Banana Choc Chip Cake
Nearly everyone loves banana cake and with the added choc chips, this cake is sure to be a winner. I made this cake for a birthday cake but it is just as nice served for afternoon tea or as dessert after dinner.
Tomato Soup
If you’re after a nourishing yet simple soup for the family, this is for you. The use of fresh tomato puree in this recipe is what sets this soup apart from the tinned tomato soups you buy from the supermarket.
Buttermilk
There are times you just don’t have the ingredient you need at home. It’s frustrating. Buttermilk for me is one of those ingredients. I don’t readily stock it in my fridge, but I have the odd recipe that calls for it. That’s why making your own is handy with this substitute recipe.
Ricotta Gnocchi
Gnocchi make a wonderful change to pasta such as spaghetti and penne. It’s a fair amount of effort to make but not complicated if you’re an intermediate level cook. Definitely worth giving a go! Thanks to the ricotta, these are light and not stodgy like their potato cousins.
Apple Crumble Pie
A warm and homely dessert that’s definitely a favourite of ours during the winter months. This recipe is a spin on two recipes to get the best of both worlds.
Tomato Puree
My mum stocked up our freezer with tomato pur̩e when tomatoes were plentiful in the garden. She used this to make soups, pasta sauce and stews. The flavour is amazing when you make it yourself Рfresher and more intense tasting compared to the pur̩e or passata you buy in jars.