Tag Archives: Light meals

Loaded Frittata with Bacon, Mushrooms, Green Pepper and Onions

Posted on February 11, 2018 by RecipeAdaptors

Tasty and quick to make! Frittatas are a great way to use up ingredients from your fridge as you can pretty much put anything in them 🙂 I also love how a frittata is suitable for any meal and you can eat … Continue reading →

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Brie and Tomato Tart

Posted on November 29, 2017 by RecipeAdaptors

Perfect for a light lunch or if you are asked to bring a dish to a holiday party. I think this is an excellent option as part of a buffet meal because it only has ‘gentle’ flavours that pretty much … Continue reading →

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Curry Beef Lunch Rolls

Posted on October 15, 2017 by RecipeAdaptors

These are certainly not boring sandwiches. If you love simple Indian-inspired flavours then these tasty rolls are ideal. Filled with curried beef, the quick bread dough includes onion and coriander for extra flavour. I think these are perfect for a … Continue reading →

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Prosciutto-wrapped Pesto Chicken

Posted on September 10, 2017 by RecipeAdaptors

This is a gourmet meal requiring zero effort 🙂 You really don’t need any cooking skills to make this delicious dinner, and there are only 3 ingredients (plus whatever you have as a side dish)  🙂 The chicken bakes in the oven … Continue reading →

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Recipe Re-visit: Beer-based Pizza with Tuna and Pine Nuts

Posted on August 2, 2017 by RecipeAdaptors

There are now so many recipes on this blog that I thought I would make these recipe re-visits a regular occurrence. I first made this pizza four years ago and I still remember how tasty it was. The dough is made … Continue reading →

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Zucchini and Basil Pesto Quiche

Posted on July 30, 2017 by RecipeAdaptors

Light but still super tasty. Usually I put a pile of cheese and also some cream in my quiches but not this time. The basil pesto gives this quiche all the flavour it needs and of course that makes it a much lighter option … Continue reading →

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Chicken Shawarma Kebab

Posted on July 2, 2017 by RecipeAdaptors

Spice up your BBQ. This tasty chicken kebab is an ideal lighter alternative for the BBQ. The gentle spices are imparted onto the meat through the marinade, and the low level of chilli means this is perfect for the family. I particularly … Continue reading →

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Pesto Pasta Salad with Bacon plus Garlic Croutons

Posted on June 11, 2017 by RecipeAdaptors

I’m back! It has been a while since I posted but my kitchen renovations are now finished, and I took a holiday as well. However, I think my cooking inspiration has returned and it is time to start sharing again 🙂 Even though we … Continue reading →

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Pea and Parmesan Fettuccine

Posted on February 26, 2017 by RecipeAdaptors

Light and simple. This tasty pasta sauce is made with frozen peas. Yep, frozen peas. We ate this as a wonderfully light dinner, but it would also work well as an appetiser for a dinner party. If you have a … Continue reading →

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Mini Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs

Posted on February 15, 2017 by RecipeAdaptors

Ultimate portion control. As my family will tell you, portion control is something that I am not good at. These mini treats are baked in a muffin pan so you are guaranteed that everyone gets the same amount on their … Continue reading →

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