Delicious and Nutritious – A Day at Betty’s Cookery School

Delicious and Nutritious – A Day at Betty’s Cookery School

So I’ve finally had a chance to sit down and write a little bit about the fabulous Bloggers Event I was invited to and attended at Betty’s Cookery School last week. Betty’s is one of those places where its reputation precedes itself. Every time I 

Venison Steaks with Blackberry Sauce, Creamy Mash and Greens – 9sp

Venison Steaks with Blackberry Sauce, Creamy Mash and Greens – 9sp

I’m not a massive fan of the traditional Sunday dinner. I have nothing against them, I just think they are rather a lot of hassle for what you get at the end. That said, me and the hubbie do enjoy something meaty and warming come 

6 Tips to Kick Start your 2017!

6 Tips to Kick Start your 2017!

A great big Happy New Year to you all! I hope you all had a delightful Christmas and New Year and that, however much you did or didn’t indulge, you are back on plan when reading this!

Skinny Kitchen Secrets and the UK Blog Awards….click HERE to vote for my blog!!

Skinny Kitchen Secrets and the UK Blog Awards….click HERE to vote for my blog!!

So as many of you will have seen in my various postings on social media, I am over the moon to have found out that my little blog has made it through to the public vote stage of the UK Blog Awards (Food and Drink 

Smoked Mackerel Risotto – 13sp

Smoked Mackerel Risotto – 13sp

I really fancied a different risotto this week and this one really hit the spot. It’s a lovely big bowl of goodness and really filling too. Sometimes risotto can be a bit time consuming to prepare but as you don’t have to actually cook any 

Minted Pea and Ham Soup – 3sp

Minted Pea and Ham Soup – 3sp

This recipe was made at the special request of a lovely lady called Ruth who requested a recipe for a pea and ham soup a few weeks ago. Well ask and you shall receive, here it is Ruth!! This recipe calls for 200g cooked gammon/ham. You 

Carrot Cakey Baked Oats

Carrot Cakey Baked Oats

Porridge oats are my staple winter breakfast and I often spend time thinking of ways to jazz up my plain old porridge. The little number is the perfect way to do just that. Not only is it warm and comforting, but the ingredients all come 

Vietnamese Pork Meatball Salad ‘Bun Cha’– 9sp

Vietnamese Pork Meatball Salad ‘Bun Cha’– 9sp

Always looking for new ways to use up lean mince products, this week I thought it was time to combine that with some of my favourite Vietnamese Cuisine. The result is a lovely zingy fresh salad that is packet with gorgeous Asian flavours. This dish 

Chicken Fajita Pasta

Chicken Fajita Pasta

One of our favourite go to meals in our house are Chicken Fajitas. Not only are the quick and easy to make but they are delightfully low in points and bursting with flavour. This week, after having my regular craving for Fajitas but having no