midweek meal

Happy Pie

Don’t you just love those rare days, when you have absolutely nothing to do?  Of course, days like that don’t really exist.  But, if you’re anything…

Potato, Bacon & Onion Bake

I am a big fan of the MoneySavingExpert site (although I’m a silent lurker), and I could honestly spend HOURS on their Complete Cooking Collection . …

Americans

This post is dedicated to my Glamorous Gran and namesake, Catherine Noble, who just turned 78 on Wednesday!  (What… don’t all pensioners have drum-kits at their…

Marsetti

This little gem of a dish I present to you, was discovered on the increasingly life-critical entity that is Facebook, or as I affectionately refer to it: Procrastination’s…

Courgette & Sweet Potato Gratin

Amongst the plethora of blogs nestled within my Google Reader RSS feed, there are plenty of vegetarian blogs.  Even blogs written by fellow carnivores seem…

Paprika Chicken

When we were younger, Irene and I used to spend alot of time at our friend Maggie’s house.  Her mum made the most amazing Paprika…

Italian Shepherd’s Pie

There’s a terrible rumour going around.  One of those rumours that you’re scared to believe, incase it might not be true. The rumour in question…

Courgette Frittata

When I was food shopping the other day, I decided to pick up a 3 pack of courgettes.  I’d never tasted them before, and they…

Mushroom & Pepper Couscous

When I made the grande announcement that I was going to make couscous, I was met with confused stares, followed by… “what is couscous?” I thought I…

Cheesy Mushroom Omelette

I have a shameful confession.  I’d rather spend 3 days on a beef bourguignon, than 3 minutes on an omelette.  Not because I dislike them…