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Continue reading →: Creamy courgette lasagne
Ingredients 9 dried lasagne sheets 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 onion, finely chopped 700g courgettes (about 6), coarsely grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed 250g tub ricotta 50g cheddar 350g jar tomato sauce for pasta Method Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Put a pan of water on to boil, then…
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Continue reading →: New Wardrobe!
Before and after shots of our bedroom – we now have a posh built in wardrobe :), the only problem is I can now see myself in the full length mirror – more than ever I want to lose weight!
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Continue reading →: 2nd knitting project
It is finished! and apart from the fact I am seriously podgy (and red faced for some reason!) I am happy with the photo – now to work on my tapestry and maybe a sweater.
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Continue reading →: All Sorts of Stuff
It may not be the best photograph, but this is my first knitting project finished! A simple shawl (a little snug maybe – but as I lose weight it will be better fitting), I am currently working on a stole (about half way through), it is in a thick cotton…
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Continue reading →: Cleaning and Crafting
*Sigh*, I have the sofa and desk of DOOM again – my mission for this week (should I care to accept it!), as well as this I want to get some crafting done (I have discovered that with a stand I can manage a short length of yarn on a…
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Continue reading →: Sweet and sour chicken
Ingredients 1 x 425g/15oz can pineapple chunks in natural juice 2 tbsp cornflour 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp soft light brown sugar 2 tbsp tomato ketchup ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 medium onion,…
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Continue reading →: I’m a BAAAAAAD Blogger!
Okay, in my defence stuff has been happening in between medical appointments, tests, and overall general pain blogging has been the last thing on my mind. However, better weather is now around and that normally decreases my pain levels by a small amount (a large amount would be better!) One…
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Continue reading →: Anglesey eggs with bacon chops
Ingredients 8 free-range eggs For the mashed potatoes and leek 500g/1lb 2oz potatoes, peeled, chopped knob of butter, plus extra for greasing 80-110ml/3-4fl oz double cream salt and freshly ground white pepper 3 leeks, trimmed, sliced For the sauce 50g/2oz unsalted butter 50g/2oz plain flour 600ml/1 pint milk 1 tsp…
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Continue reading →: Spicy potato soup
Ingredients 2 tbsp sunflower or groundnut oil knob of butter 1 large onion 1 tbsp medium curry powder 2 large baking potatoes , cut into roughly 1cm cubes 500ml milk 1 vegetable stock cube 1 – 2 tsp mango chutney (optional) 1 tbsp coriander leaves (optional) Warm the oil and…
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Continue reading →: Tagliatelle with vegetable ragu
Ingredients 1 onion , finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 2 carrots , diced 4 garlic cloves , crushed 1 tbsp each tomato purée and balsamic vinegar 250g diced vegetables, such as courgettes, peppers and mushrooms 50g red lentils 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes with basil 250g tagliatelle…
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