Recipe – Serves 4 – Total Cost £7.51 – Cost Per Serving £1.87 Stew is delicious any time of year but on a cold winters day when the rain is beating down on the windows there is nothing better than the aromas filling the house whilst it is cooking. Personally I cook stew in myContinue reading “Beef & Red Wine Stew”
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Cheddar and Broccoli Soup
Cost Per Serving – £0.45 It is winter, we have had snow and its time to think of those winter warming meals. Soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed any time of day, serve with some homemade wholemeal bread and butter for a really filling meal. I am fortunate enough toContinue reading “Cheddar and Broccoli Soup”
Next Weeks Menu (WC 11.01.21)
As it is January one of the more depressing months of the year, here at Quids In Cooking towers we decided to have a review of what is in the freezers and cupboards to cut down on our shopping bill this week. We found we probably had enough for a week of evening meals ifContinue reading “Next Weeks Menu (WC 11.01.21)”
Creamy Mushroom Mac N Cheese
Price per serving – £0.84 I’m a traditionalist when it comes to cheese sauce. From an early age I was taught how to make a roux and then form a sauce. It’s something I have taught my husband and one day will hopefully teach my children, it is a fundamental skill in cooking and youContinue reading “Creamy Mushroom Mac N Cheese”
The Fry Up
Good morning. How are we all this Sunday? Here at Quids In Cooking Towers we are still in T3 lockdown so not much to do other than relax today. This morning I had a bit of a treat and I had a full English fry up made by Mr Quids In Cooking himself. It wasContinue reading “The Fry Up”
Homemade Brioche Bun Chicken Burgers
Do you remember a while ago I was having a bit of a rant about mince meat and my dislike. Which leads to one problem that I don’t eat Beef Burgers. In my house its all about the chicken breast burger. 100% chicken topped with cheese, in a beautiful brioche bun filled with lettuce, tomato,Continue reading “Homemade Brioche Bun Chicken Burgers”
The Humble Potato
Potatoes are a thing of wunder. I don’t mean to sound too theatrical but they are. How many other vegetables out there can you use in such an multitude of ways? Chips, baked, hassleback, mashed, loaded, gratin, roasted, dauphinoise…. this list goes on. I just read an article that said “potato is the kitchen giftContinue reading “The Humble Potato”
Cheesy Mushroom Parcels
Cooking at home doesn’t need to be difficult, you don’t need to be making recipes with a million and one ingredients to feed the family. Don’t get me wrong I love trying out new recipes, pushing myself to try new dishes that are out of my comfort zone and to learn new techniques in theContinue reading “Cheesy Mushroom Parcels”
Mexican Inspired Arancini
I hate food waste. When we make big meals we batch cook to freeze half or eat it for lunches during the week. Yesterday I attempted to make a Fakeaway KFC Rice Box because I really had a hankering for one but it wasn’t in the budget to go to KFC. I ended up makingContinue reading “Mexican Inspired Arancini”
Flipping Delicious Pancakes
I know, I know..its not Shrove Tuesday but I personally think pancakes should be enjoyed all year round. A long time ago there used to be a restaurant in Manchester City Centre called ‘The Dutch Pancake House’… oh my goodness…I loved this place. I used to go with my sister when we were younger. TheContinue reading “Flipping Delicious Pancakes”
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