Tag: weeknight-meals

This goats cheese and tomato pasta is such an easy but slightly elevated dish that feels a bit special without much effort. I don’t always use goats cheese, but when I do it adds such a lovely creamy tang to simple tomato sauces. Pappardelle works really well here as it holds the sauce beautifully, but…

These savoury cheese and salami tartlets are such an easy option for lunch, a light dinner or a picnic. Using ready-made shortcrust pastry keeps them simple and fuss-free, and the filling is easy to adapt with whatever you have in the fridge. They’re delicious served warm or cold with a crisp salad on the side.…

I LOVE this dish, and it is so simple to make. Crispy breaded chicken served with basmati rice and a creamy jalapeño sour cream sauce. The chicken is coated in flour, egg and breadcrumbs before baking or air frying until golden and crisp. A simple but flavour-packed dinner that’s perfect for a quick midweek meal.…

This Bolognese Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food – rich, hearty beef bolognese mixed with pasta and baked until golden and bubbling. It’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or adding to your weekly meal plan. It is also great if you want a slight change to the standard spaghetti bolognese. And, lets face…

This recipe is similar to a minestrone (recipe coming soon) but is slightly lighter and easier to make. It’s a warming, comforting soup that’s full of flavour and perfect served with some crusty bread. Serves 2–3 people Prep & Cook Time Approximately 50 minutes Dietary Notes Vegetarian Ingredients Method Variations (choose what suits your family)…

This is a recipe I come back to again and again because it’s forgiving, adaptable, and made from everyday ingredients. I’ve been cooking versions of it since I bought my first flat over 30 years ago, and it’s changed over time depending on what I had available and who I was feeding. Serves 2–3 people…