Dinner party perfect. About three years ago, my friend Sandra and I decided to do some serious cooking together in the kitchen. We’re both cooking buffs and this was a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon together. After much deliberation, we settled on three recipes. One of which was this burnt caramel pudding. Don’t…
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.
Spiced Apricot Bliss Balls
Made with nuts. During the COVID-19 lockdown, my kids have been getting up to A LOT of mischief. Being stuck at home meant they were getting into things they shouldn’t, often! Paint, permanent markers, glue and of course treat foods in the pantry. I’m not silly – the treat foods are on higher shelves in…
Classic Apple Pie
As American as Apple Pie. When I think of apple pie, my mind occasionally wanders to the pie scene in the movie, “American Pie”. It is one of the most hilarious yet shocking scenes involving pie that I’ve ever seen. But it was a waste of a good fruit pie. The movie is now a…
Roast Beetroot Risotto
Gloriously pink. I’m sure most families with girls have to suffer through the pink phase. I do mean suffer as literally everything is pink… clothes, shoes, ice cream, drawings and toys. With two girls our home was overrun with pink. That’s when I saw a photo of beetroot risotto online and knew I had to…
Choc Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Gluten-free & so easy to make! Imagine a cookie recipe with no butter and no flour. That’s what these choc chip peanut butter cookies have… absolutely no butter and no flour. Are you wondering if this is at all possible? Well, I definitely thought that when I saw this recipe. These choc chip peanut butter…
Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
One pan wonder. Hands up if you hate doing dishes! I know you can’t see me right now however my hand is definitely up. I love to cook, just not a fan of the clean up afterwards. That’s why this recipe for chicken ricotta meatballs is perfect – it’s all in one pan. I made…
Hummus
Just 10 minutes for amazing dip. Our kids eat their fair share of hummus on a regular basis. Either with rice crackers or carrot sticks, this is one of their favourite afternoon snacks after school. Their love for it started in preschool where the educators often gave it to the kids as a nutritious snack…
Rhubarb Crumble Slice
Being Opportunistic. I love to buy food based on what’s on special at the time. It’s amazing what bargains you can find if you search for it. At a time like now when finding what you want often fraught with stress and anxiety, look for the specials to spark a little joy. By hunting around,…