Snack alternative to peanuts. I don’t know about you but drinking anything alcoholic gives me the munchies. I crave a snack of some kind with a glass of wine or cider. Reaching for nuts all the time is problematic – they’re full of fat and calories you don’t necessarily want! Chips or potato crisps (depending…
Category: Beans
Beans are cheap, healthy, and delicious. You can buy them dried or canned to add as a pantry staple for when you need them. There are so many ways to use beans! We add them into soups, stews, salads or even in dips the whole family will love. If you’re after family-friendly bean recipes, look no further.
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…
Cannellini Bean Dip
Just a simple can of beans. This recipe is also known as White Bean Dip. However, I prefer to use a more literal name for this recipe. This Cannellini Bean Dip recipe uses a tin of cannellini beans as the star of this recipe. You honestly can’t get easier than this! Plus it’s creamy, delicious…
Sausage & Bean Casserole
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…
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…
Tex Mex Chicken
A meal so easy you’ll love it! I can’t claim credit for this recipe. I was inspired by Catherine who was a former workawayer who stayed with us for 6 weeks in 2017. She introduced me to Tex Mex Chicken Wraps and I haven’t looked back since! Catherine is from Texas in USA so she…
Lentil Soup
A nourishing and warming family favourite, this Lentil Soup recipe is a winner with the whole family. Easy to make with very few ingredients. Just serve with fresh crusty bread for a hearty family meal.