Tag Archives: Mushrooms

Meatball, Mushroom and Macaroni Bake

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

How many words beginning with M can I get into the name of one dish? I love meatballs and also macaroni cheese so I thought that I would combine the two into one dish. This really is comfort food at … Continue reading →

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Weeknight Dinner: Tuna and Mushroom Pasta Bake

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

You can put this dinner together using items mainly from your pantry. Struggling to find appealing fresh ingredients in your kitchen? This recipe is ideal as you can adapt it according to what you do have in your pantry or … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

This dish has the best tasting gravy. It’s been a while since I shared a slow cooker recipe, so I thought I would make something simple but full of flavour. This classic meal is ideal for a family Sunday lunch … Continue reading →

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Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Stew

Posted on August 19, 2012 by

I know that it is still summer for those of you north of the Equator, but here it is cool enough for a good slow-cooked stew. Plus I had to use my new Le Creuset dish! I think that this … Continue reading →

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Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Crumble Pie

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Want to make a savoury pie but don’t enjoy eating pastry? Crumble Pie is the answer. I know that the crumble part of this pie is basically made out of most of the ingredients of pastry. However, there is something … Continue reading →

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Experiment Time: Pretty in Pink Pasta

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Ever wonder what would happen if you put food colouring into the cooking pot with pasta? I did the experiment for you: Interesting, huh? It is supposed to be pink, but it actually looks slightly orange. Maybe that is just my not-so-good … Continue reading →

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Ham, Mushroom and Broccoli Pasta Bake

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Is your fridge packed full of left-overs from Christmas? This pasta bake can use some of them. Sometimes I find using left-overs to make a meal can be harder than cooking the original dishes because you always end up doing the … Continue reading →

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Mushroom, Pumpkin and Sage Pot Pies

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

If you have vegetarians to cater for this Christmas and still aren’t sure what to make for them, these pies could be the answer. I must admit that I struggle sometimes to come up with new ideas to cater for … Continue reading →

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Chunky Chicken Pie

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Sometimes there is nothing better than a big, chunky pie. A while ago I made a Steak, Ale and Mushroom Pie so this time I thought I would go for chicken instead. This is the kind of pie for which you can … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Thyme and Butter Sauce

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Along with my Pina Colada Cake, I created this recipe to enter the national Lurpak Butter Challenge and both made it into the finals! It was a shame that neither made it to be a winner, but I am still happy to get two … Continue reading →

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