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White chocolate rice krispie cakes

I have been trying to use up any open or nearly out of date food whilst also keep the kids entertained while they are home learning. Time for a tasty treat (gluten free and vegetarian, NOT vegan) Ingredients 200g white chocolate 75g rice krispies 1 tablespoon golden syrup Carefully place 12 cake cakes in a […]

Garlic mushroom risotto

Garlic has so many health benefits plus it keeps vampires away! This is a quick and easy recipe that is both vegan and gluten free. 1 onion or leek, or a bunch of spring onions, chopped 10-12 mushrooms 200g rice 2-3 garlic cloves or a tablespoon of garlic paste or puree 1 stock cube and […]

Matthew’s meals: learning to cook bolognese

As you may have read, I just started a temporary job as a food technician in a school and was a little bit horrified at the lack of knowledge of how to prepare food. Cooking is a basic but vital skill and I am aware that in another 9 years my eldest will probably be […]

Winter veg soup

Just spotted this winter veg soup post from before Christmas still lurking in my drafts folder! Winter is a great time for snuggling up with a warm bowl of soup. There is something cosy and hearty about it! Ingredients: half an onion or leek 100g parsnip 100g carrot 100g swede 250g potato 1 stock cube […]

Spicy tomato and mushroom one pot pasta

One pot rice and pasta dishes are my favourite meals to make, and I eat them about 4 times a week! So quick and easy to throw together. This spicy tomato and mushrooom pasta is all made in one pan so less washing up. The spiciness is determined by the chilli and can be adapted […]