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Empty Nest Mummy A delicious Indian side dish combining Saag (spinach) and the Indian cheese, Paneer. This is wonderfully fragrant and lightly spiced and very easy to make. You can even make it in advance and just give it a little heat up when you need it. (Many thanks to the wonderful Nila of Nila’s […]
Empty Nest Mummy A really tasty Pilau Rice dish, perfect for adding more veggies into your kids’ diet! There’s just a tiny bit of prep with the vegetables, but you can pretty much leave the rice to sort itself. Many thanks to Nila from Nila’s Kitchen for the recipe and for teaching us to cook […]
Empty Nest Mummy This tasty Mangalorian Fish Curry Recipe is utterly delicious, yet simple to prepare. (Especially if you make the red masala paste in advance) This authentic Indian recipe was kindly given to us by Nila who gave us an Indian cookery class in our own home. The kids helped cook this recipe and […]
Empty Nest Mummy This is a super-easy family meal as it requires just a bit of prep, then pop it in the oven. And a great recipe if you have lots of people over. I was given a ‘thumbs up’ for this from all the diners around the table, kids and grown-ups alike. They assured […]
Empty Nest Mummy A well made risotto is a thing of great beauty. And, when done correctly, allows a vegetable to really shine. This Courgette Risotto recipe lets the humble courgette sing out! You do really need to keep stirring it all the time, so get all your veg prepped first. I often add a […]
Empty Nest Mummy With just 4 ingredients, these Chicken Nuggets are super-easy to make. They are much cheaper and healthier than takeaway ones, so what are you waiting for?! Get cooking! Or get the kids to roll up their sleeves and make them with you. Or for you! Print Recipe The Real Deal Chicken ‘Nuggets’ […]
Empty Nest Mummy Now, this does take a bit more faffing around than I can usually be bothered with for kids’ tea, but it is really tasty. And you can make it in advance, and just pop it in the oven half an hour before you eat. If you’re being really organised, you could double […]
Empty Nest Mummy I’m not a huge fan of pies, or pastry really, but felt I should make an effort for National Pie Week. And because Northern Husband just loves pies. Well, he’s from up North. He would, wouldn’t he? If you were a domestic goddess, you could of course make your own pastry. I, […]
Empty Nest Mummy This is a really delicious and super-healthy recipe. Packed full of vegetables, this is perfect for lunch, or have half a pepper each for a starter. The only effort involved is a bit of chopping, then shove it in the oven to bake away. Yum! Print Recipe Stuffed and Roasted Red Peppers […]
Empty Nest Mummy A new study has shown that eating wild mushrooms might stave off dementia, as reported in The Daily Express. I don’t normally eat mushrooms terribly often. I just don’t think about them. But now they’re on my radar big-style! And here’s a quick, easy and super-tasty way to introduce them into your […]