You don’t need a slow cooker to slow cook, so simmer this on the hob or in the oven if you have a lidded casserole-dish (or tin-foil to cover). I ususally put this on at lunch time when I’m working from home. You can serve this with mexican rice, or of course, with corn tortillas […]
Category Archives: Barely Useful
Forever Garlic
If you’re wondering how to freeze garlic – or even if you can – then yes, you can. Once I learnt this trick I honestly never run out of garlic. Garlic that’s frozen is much easier to cook with. A clove of frozen garlic on the corner of your chopping bnoard while you’re preparing other […]
Egg Fried Rice
This is a Chinese egg fried rice. It’s absurdly easy. Nuff said. Time to make: 5 minutes Mouths: feeds 1 (double the amounts if you’re having a guest) Ingredients: 1 x packet of ready-made rice 1 x egg 1 x glug of oil (vegetable or coconut oil) 1 x tsp glug of sesame oil 2 […]
Corned Beef Stew
This true classic – sometimes called a corned beef hot pot – is mega easy and I roll it out every time autumn rolls around. My ma used to make this once a week in the winter and it was a life-saver. I make this in my slow cooker but of course you can make […]
Pickled Eggs
Pickled eggs are amazing. When you’re hungry and looking for a post workout snack at night these eggs WILL stop you reaching for the the naughty treats. Trust me. They’re easy and they taste great. Serve these with a few lumps of cheese and a few bags of snacks when you and your mates stumble […]
Easy Chocolate Brownies with Salty Pretzels 🥨
Okay, the pretzels are optional here but I do love to mix sweet and salt. I went a step further and threw in some vanilla fudge because I just can’t stop myself. You can add white choc chips, nuts and dried fruit or some ginger biscuits or mint Oreos. The real joy here is that […]
Five minute stir fry rice
Well. This isn’t really a fried rice – you won’t need to touch the frying pan –Â but it’s such an easy thing to throw together on a Monday night after the gym when you just can’t be bothered to ‘cook’. Five minutes! This is a handy way to use leftover rice from last night’s […]