Sticky Chicken Wings – 12sp
Whenever we go out to eat, my other half always chooses chicken wings if they are on the menu so when he decided to make a valentines meal on Friday, he thought he would try and make his own from a recipe he saw online. …
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Prawn and Goats Cheese Risotto – 14sp!
Goat’s cheese has a delicious flavour and lasts forever in the fridge so I usually buy some once every couple of months and use it when I am getting down to the last of the contents of my cupboards. Having been in this situation yesterday …
One Year at Goal!
So the end of the Month of March officially marked one whole year of being at my weight loss goal. This means that I’ve now been ‘maintaining’ my four stone weight loss and new weight for longer than I was trying to lose it on …
Chilli Beef Ramen – 6sp
I’ve had a jar of Thai 7 Spice lurking in my cupboard ever since I spotted it in the shop and thought ‘Oooh that looks interesting’. Ever since I have been trying to find a nice recipe to try it in and on a recent …
Venetian Duck Ragu
The blend of rich, soft duck meat with cinnamon, bay and red wine makes for the most divine ragu sauce in this recipe, which, when added to pasta, feels extra indulgent. I always thought a meal like this would be off the cards when trying …
Asian Glazed Salmon with Wild Rice and Garlic Asparagus – 14sp
I love a nice piece of salmon so when I discovered some lurking at the bottom of the freezer yesterday morning, I decided I would try something new with it. I’m not a massive fan of creamy sauces that usually go with salmon so I …
Morrocan Sausage and Chickpea Stew – Only 6sp!
After months of searching for it, I finally managed to get my hands on some Ras El Hanout. Albeit it was the paste rather than the spice which apparently no supermarket in Manchester or Newcastle likes to stock! Once I got my hands on it …
Crispy Chinese Belly Pork with a lovely light dipping sauce – just 15sp!
Pork belly is such a delicious meat and is so cheap to buy. Usually I would think it would be something to make at the weekend when you have a bit more time, but the meat is so cheap and this recipe so simple, that …
Mexican Chipotle Stew with Lime Quinoa – 6sp
Chipotle paste in another great store cupboard ingredient which adds an abundance of flavour for the grand total of 0sp! Whilst it’s great on roasted vegetables, I think it’s even better when its flavours are released in a lovely warming stew.
Prawn and Avocado Pasta – 12sp
I love experimenting with new ways to use foods in recipes and one of my favourite foods at the moment is avocado. Whether it’s in guacamole or in a nice big salad it’s such a fresh and different taste, I can’t get enough of it …