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Empty Nest Mummy Although very much a vegetarian dinner, and vegan if you make it with vegan halloumi, this is a firm favourite with my very carnivorous husband. Although it has to be said that I don’t use the word ‘salad’ when describing it to him! I really like the soft sweetness of the roasted […]
Empty Nest Mummy We’re not big pancake eaters in our house. In fact, we only make them once a year, then the kids try them, hate them and they end up in the bin. All change now though as we have discovered thicker, less eggy, American pancakes. And they are delicious! And, if you add […]
Empty Nest Mummy This is a super quick, easy and healthy fish recipe, just a few things to slice and bang it in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Yet it tastes good enough that you could get away with making it for a few friends coming over for dinner. And then use the […]
Empty Nest Mummy A really easy family recipe, this Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce is a Big Favourite in our house: one of the Top Three Teas of All Time! It’s hugely popular with Littlest Angel as is, and with meatballs for carnivorous Big Boy. ..and with Mummy and Daddy later on with lots of […]
Empty Nest Mummy This is in both kids’ Top Ten Things For Tea, which is great as it is both healthy and super quick to make. Once you’ve made this, you’ll never buy that dusty old supermarket stuff in a jar again! We generally make this with raw spinach, but sometimes with the more traditional […]
Empty Nest Mummy Print Recipe Curly Kale & Quinoa Salad A fast and super tasty salad, perfect for lunch or as a light supper. Bursting with vitamins, this is a perfect dish for healthy eating without sacrificing any of the flavour! Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Passive Time 15 minutes Servings people […]
Empty Nest Mummy We were first introduce to Posh Fish Fingers at a playdate about 3 years ago and have been making them ever since. I’ll have to be honest, it is much quicker if you don’t let the kids get involved, and there’s far less mess to clear up. But, they do love helping […]
Empty Nest Mummy The kids and I first made this delicious tomato and bread salad in Italy last summer and it was divine! The sweet juicy tomatoes are just perfect with the vinegary dressing and the crunchy bread. You can also add cucumber chunks if you like, and even roughly chopped red peppers. With […]
Empty Nest Mummy Full of my first winter cold of 2018, and with a huge wedge of leftover Stilton in the fridge, I pottered around and created this beauty for lunch! The sweet, juiciness of the ripe mango is a perfect marriage with the rich, creamy, saltiness of the Stilton – heaven on a plate! […]
Empty Nest Mummy Curly Kale is one of our new family favourites. Correction: Mum and Dad have always loved it; the infants have finally decided they do too, so, whoop! whoop! it’s back on the menu! (minus the chilli for the infants, but I am working on this …. imagine evil laugh here) This recipe […]