When looking through recipes (especially those by famous chefs) they ask for lots of fresh herbs that you probably won’t have access to. My mantra is that garlic is garlic it doesn’t matter if it’s fresh, frozen, minced or dried unless you’re in the market for a michelin star lol! So here is another of… Read More
Often we come across recipes that look good and then when you have a closer look you realise it’s in cup measurements and you don’t know where to start with converting them. We get a lot of requests for help with this sort of thing so I have had a few charts made up that… Read More
Often you will come across a cut of meat that you haven’t heard of before and therefore aren’t sure what you could use it for or how to cook it. There are many cuts of meat that aren’t as popular and therefore are a lot cheaper than the more commonly used cuts. With these handy… Read More
I know delivery slots are scarce at the moment when it comes to food, so I’ve been speaking to the guys at Muscle Food who have managed to create a 24 and 48 hour delivery hamper for those in need of some essentials! I love Muscle Food because their meat is great quality and their packages… Read More
There are lots of foods that you can put straight in the freezer instead of the fridge. This includes meat and poultry, ready prepared meals, fresh pasta, bread – and did you know you can even freeze butter and cheese? Here’s some examples: Milk: All milk can be stored in the freezer and defrosted before… Read More
Looking for a wee way to fill in your time while stuck in the house? Why not try my first FYF Word Search? Feel free to print it out if you’d prefer to do it on paper!
If you’re desperately looking for some boredom busters, or need to calm down hyper kids when they’re stuck indoors, cooking is one of the best ways to keep their minds active and to have fun. I’ve pulled together this list of some of our most popular sweet recipes that are super simple, quick, and affordable… Read More
QUARANTINE CHECK LIST With the threat of coronavirus and possible isolation / quarantine procedures hanging over us. As well as the threat of borders being closed and shops running out of certain foods then I thought now is a good time to check your cupboards / freezer to make sure you are prepared. Now… Read More
Hi guys! I, along with some others who have dropped away over the years, started FYF from my recliner in January 2014, with the aim of helping people like me to feed their families healthy homemade meals for less. I never in my wildest dreams imagined the page would grow to become a community… Read More
Ingredients KORMA PASTE 2 cloves garlic 5 cm piece of ginger ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 tablespoons groundnut oil 1 tablespoon tomato puree 2 fresh green chillies 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons ground almonds ½ a bunch fresh coriander , (15g) 2 teaspoons cumin seeds , for toasting 1 teaspoon… Read More
