Inspiration from Instagram. Yes, I am on Instagram as I love to share my recipes with others. It’s also a chance to see what everyone else is making in order to get a little food inspiration myself. A few weeks ago I saw this Sausage & Bean Casserole by Damn Delicious and knew I had…
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.
Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
Nourishing soup for the whole family. It’s winter and Sydney sure has had some really cold days of late! Cold to us Sydneysiders means that the high for the day is around 16 degrees celsius with a low of around 8 degrees. I know, that’s not that cold but for us beach lovers it is….
Creamy Dijon Chicken
Another one pan wonder. I wanted a meal I could make quickly and preferably with as little mess as possible. It was late by the time I got home and needed to whip something together pretty quickly. The troops were getting restless and about to eat our pet cats (kidding!). While our cats were safe,…
Healthy Seed Crackers
So easy, so healthy! If you had told me a year or two ago that I’d be making my own healthy seed crackers, I wouldn’t believe you! We all make cakes, biscuits, pizza dough and even pasta from scratch. But we buy crackers, not make them. Why is this? I stumbled upon this recipe a…
Nicoise Salad
Nicoise is the best salad… ever! I can’t remember when was the first time I ever tried a Nicoise Salad. I do remember however that this was my go-to lunch of choice from a cafe near one of my former jobs. It’s an amazing salad. I honestly can’t rate it enough. And lately, I’ve been…
Hasselback Potatoes
A different potato side dish. Let’s talk about the humble potato. It’s a core ingredient in many meals and a favourite of many people. My kids love potatoes but I do get a little bored serving the same over and over. Like most people, I tend to serve potatoes either mashed, roasted or boiled. There…
Hearty Lentil Stew
A vegan dish. Now that the weather is getting cooler, I’m finding that my family is craving dense food rather than light leafy salads. That means soups and stews are back on the menu… starting with this hearty lentil stew. Lentils are delicious. If you haven’t cooked these before you’re missing out. I have an…
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken
A one-pan delight. I love chicken. It’s so incredibly versatile to cook. Plus it’s one of the most affordable meats you can purchase. That makes it perfect for family meals or if you have a large gathering. But if you can cook that in one pan with less mess… even better! Being a time-poor working…