Thai Fragrant Beef Stew

Thai Fragrant Beef Stew

This Thai Fragrant Beef Stew recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law and I know that many people have been after the recipe as its perfect for a dinner party or just a simple family meal. My wife’s Book Club experienced this meal and 

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

This is such an easy way of cooking a whole spaghetti squash. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links which I may earn a commision on. The wife has been away this weekend, lording it up with her girlfriends in Julian, Southern California. As this area 

Organic Spiced Butternut Squash

Organic Spiced Butternut Squash

Spiced Butternut Squash Soup is yummy, and if you own an Instant Pot you can make this in 20 minutes flat! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links which I may earn a commision on. Now that the clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing 

Brussel Sprouts – A Fall favorite

Brussel Sprouts – A Fall favorite

Brussel Sprouts have to be my favorite vegetable but they have to be cooked just right. Or not cooked at all! How many of us have suffered from eating soggy, tasteless sprouts just because they have been boiled for too long? My parents would always 

Nicol’s Ham and Lentil Soup

Nicol’s Ham and Lentil Soup

Making Ham and Lentil soup Tonight I learnt how to make a delicious Ham and Lentil soup from our good friend Nicol, someone who I worked with for a very long time before we moved to the USA. He has been a regular visitor every 

Steak and Mushroom Pie, an easy midweek dinner

Steak and Mushroom Pie, an easy midweek dinner

Steak and Mushroom Pie – a family favorite for the fall and winter. “Mum, I’m hungry! Mum, what’s for dinner?” Seems to be a question that resonates through our house at least ten times a day. Even when we tell them what we are having, 

Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie

The evenings are cooling down, the days are getting shorter and fall (Autumn) is upon us. One of our go to quick and easy weekday dinners for our family is my wife’s Cottage Pie. It’s a particular favorite of ours and is a great way