Money Saving Meals
Plum perfection Christmas
Friday, 23 December 2011
Plum pudding, plum jam, plum sauce – this fruit is popular the world over. For me it's the ultimate Christmas fruit because when I was growing up, my gorgeous mother, Margie, seemed to spend the entire week before Christmas over a bubbling preserving pan dealing with the plums from a bumper-cropping tree in our garden.
Latest recipes for December 2011
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Mango, Passion Fruit and Lime Fruit Salad
Mangoes are so cheap right now that I couldn't resist sharing this recipe. This dessert is absolutely delicious and truly made in minutes. Created by Kate Hemphill, it will wow family and friends.
Lemon and Kaffir Lime Prawn Pilaf
Kate Hemphill's pilaf is a lovely and easy 'holiday fare' dish to make summer or winter. It can easily be doubled if serving a large group, or halved for dinner for two.
Italian Meatballs with Spaghetti
You just haven't eaten meatballs until you've tried Anneka Manning's. The secret is the texture. It's one of those recipes that becomes a family favourite (it has for mine) and puts a smile on every face at the end of the day.
Cider, onion and gruyère toasts
Everybody loves 'melts', especially when the weather is cold! This one from Kate Hemphill (lovetocook.co.uk) is basically a de-constructed French onion soup.
Belly busting for blokes
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Belly busting for blokes is a new book that's packed with practical tips and easy and tasty recipes featuring the hunger-busting power of feel full foods like nutrient-rich protein and lower GI carbs. Dietitian and author Nicole Senior talked to us about why blokes need to learn more about food and conquer the kitchen to bust their belly.
Downsize your dinner plate to control portion sizes, lose inches and save money
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
'It's easy to blame our supersized food supply (think jumbo muffins and whopping burgers like the 'Quad Stacker') for our supersized waistlines,' says dietitian Emma Stirling. 'But when was the last time you had a good look at the portion sizes you serve up at home?
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