00Sticky ChickenI love a fakeaway recipe but had no real idea of what I was making, so just added a bit of this n that, that I had in the cupboards till this came about. This is a bit of a mish mash of two recipes- sweet n sour and teriyaki. It's little sweet, a little tart and a little sticky. I left the sauce a little runny as I like that but if you want it more sticky add a little more honey. If you want a little heat add some chilli flakes. You can fry the chicken before putting into the SC to give a nice coating or finish it off on the hob if you want the sauce really thick and sticky but I thought this was just nice as it was. This is so versatile and can be adapted to suit you families needs. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback. x00Crunchy French ToastHow do you make the classic French Toast better? Add a crunchy topping of toasted Cornflakes. Served with crispy bacon, a handful of mixed berries and a drizzle of honey you have a very substantial brunch that combines the sweet and savoury. It's definitely a weekend treat that the whole family can enjoy. Dont like Cornflakes? Swap for your favourite cereal. Don't like honey? Swap for Maple Syrup. Its a very versatile recipe that you can adjust to whatever your family prefers. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback x00Sausage and Lentil BakeA super easy Sausage and Lentil bake that is ready in about 1hr. It can be done in one pan if you have a hob to oven dish but as I dont, I started it off on the hob, then transferred to the oven. This recipe is so versatile and can easily be adapted to suit you and your families tastes.
It can also be converted to a vegetarian meal by using veggie/quorn sausages and stock. Its a good way to use up any vegetables you have in the fridge and even frozen veg can be used. You could add a few chilli flakes too if you want some extra heat to the sauce. Its entirely up to you. I'm sure this will be a family favourite in no time. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback x00Macaroni Fish PieThis recipe came about whilst I was putting my shopping away and mentally ticking off what each item was for, and yes, I had the fish mix in one hand and the pkt of macaroni in the other and my thoughts collided "Macaroni Fish Pie " I immediately dismissed it as me being daft, but I mentioned it on the fb page and a lovely lady told me it was a thing! So of course I had to try it....and I have to admit I was blown away by it. Its creamy,rich and very filling.As I was writing it out I realised I didn't have mashed potatoes which is my usual go to topping,so added another twist and I topped it with what I did have-Frozen Roast Potatoes. This recipe is really so versatile you can tailor it to suit you and your families tastes. If you don't want to include the macaroni just leave that out or switch it for any pasta mix you do have. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback x 00CranachanCranachan is a traditional Scottish dessert. It was originally a celebration of harvest, made following the raspberry harvest in June. The dessert of cream and fresh seasonal raspberries is bolstered by Scottish oats and whisky. It has been called 'the uncontested king of Scottish dessert'. I couldn't get raspberries so used mixed berries which works equally well
Its a Scottish version of a trifle really.I've made 3 different versions of this well loved dessert. 1st with whisky, the 2nd with Pink Gin and for the bairns I used raspberry jam. Its so easy to do and so versatile. Why not have a try at this and let us know how you got on in the comments below We love to hear your feedback x00Spicy Honey Chicken (ninja foodi, instapot, pressure king pro, electric pressure cooker)This Spicy Honey Chicken dish is a slightly new one for us. I made it in my ninja foodi but you could do it in any electric pressure cooker or on the stove. It's sweet but spicy flavour was ideal for us but if you have young kids you may want to cut back slightly on the sriracha (hot sauce). 00Thrice Baked Cheesy PotatoesThis is one of those recipes that grew and grew. I started off with just the classic baked potato with a cheese and onion topping but, I had no onions so swapped for leeks and then found some bacon and slithers of chorizo that needed using up. This really is one of those recipes that you can add to if you want. Why thrice baked? Because it adds a depth of flavour that you just don't get by pinging it in the microwave. I started off baking them in the slow cooker as the oven was full at the time ( I have no microwave so not an option anyway), I then crisped them in the oven, then filled them and toasted them for the final bake. You could skip some of these steps if you want, and go straight into the microwave then fill but honestly, you are missing the creamy depth of flavour that the SC and oven lends to this dish. The potatoes weren't deep enough to cut in half so I just trimmed off the tops which I then used for wedges for lunch the next day. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback x 00Bailey’s Hot Chocolate PuddingIn an earlier recipe I took a walk down memory lane and made a hot chocolate pudding that my Mum used to make for us as children but as I was eating it I thought "this would be lovely as a mocha which led my thoughts to coffee and cream then to whisky and cream and boom-Baileys!" And so an adult version was born.Its still quick and easy to make with a great chocolaty taste but has a little kick too. Perfect for a little indulgence.
Why not have a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback x00Hot Chocolate PuddingReminiscent of times gone by when my Mum used to make this for us as children. Its quick,easy and cheap so fits in with our ethos. Using store cupboard basics it can be whisked up in no time and added to as you prefer. This is a great one for the children to make and decorate as their imagination dictates, adding marshmallows, grated chocolate, smarties, sprinkles or chopped nuts as I have. Why not have a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback x
