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An image of a person in a light grey winter jumper. In one hand they hold a speckled bowl, inside the bowl is porridge, topped with raspberries, blueberries and almonds. In the other hand they hold a silver spoon over the bowl.

Please porridge hot

We've noticed an autumn chill is on the way! If you need a boost on a brisk morning to warm you, porridge has been a favourite for generations. Move over, humb…

A quiche is cut in half with small mini quiches behind it.

Quick Mini Quiches

This recipe is quick, great for lunch boxes or to make ahead and freeze. It can be packed cold for picnics or on-the-go lunches, or reheated and served warm. U…

A toddler with disability is sitting in a high chair and feeding himself spaghetti. His cheeks are covered in food and his mouth is open wide to put a spoonful in.

Recipes with Mince

Mince is a budget recipe staple. It’s cheap, easy to cook, it’s a crowd-pleaser, and it can adapt to so many different recipes... We share some ideas, and one…

rosemary cake with sprigs of romsemary and slices of lemon

Rosemary Remembrance Cake

Rosemary is a symbol of remembrance, so what better way to commemorate Remembrance Day than a Rosemary Cake? Try baking this cake on 11th November to remember…

Squares of caramel coloured fudge with sea salt flakes.

Salted caramel fudge

Not just the appliance of choice for soups and stews, the slow cooker is used to make this sweet, salted caramel fudge.

A casserole topped with mashed potato.

Sausage Casserole

If bangers and mash is your idea of comfort food, then this easy main meal is sure to be a hit. Sausages, a thick gravy and a potato topping, it can also be a…

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Savoury lunchbox muffin

Pack these muffins in the lunchbox, add some fresh fruit, and crackers to help fill up little tummies.

bowl of pasta sauce

Slow Cooker Surprise Pasta Sauce

Simple comfort food, jam-packed with hidden goodness. This is an easy and flavourful pasta sauce that you can serve immediately, freeze or even jar for a later…

A top down photo of a bowl of curry, with sweet potato, carrot, cauliflower, peas and beans.

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

Slow cookers aren’t limited to cool weather. They save you time and energy standing over a hot stove in the heat of summer or when autumn days are still warm…

A creamy style spaghetti on a plate. Parsley garnishes the dish

Spring vegetables with spaghetti

This simple pasta dish is lovely as leftovers for a work lunch. Light and creamy for warm spring days.

A dish of sukiyaki simmers and cooks. In the pot are strips of beef, shitake mushrooms, greens, enoki mushrooms, tofu and broth.

Sukiyaki

In celebration of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, we are bringing a little Japan to you. Whilst you may immediately think of foods like sushi, and fish-based meals…

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Shepherd's Pie

Sweet potato is a vegetable that is full of flavour and has great health properties. Even better there are so many ways we can use it in our cooking, including…

A black bowl containing a orange coloured soup, with diced red apple and thyme as a garnish.

Sweet Potato Spicy Soup

This Sweet Potato soup is easily made ahead and suitable for a thermos lunch at school, or a quick heat in the workroom microwave. It also makes an easy mid-we…

A concept photo of mushroom stroganoff, a dish with mushrooms and pasta, aongside is a knife and spoon. Around the bowl are mushrooms, basil, herbs and paprika.

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

In our budget-friendly recipes, we have a vegan and vegetarian-friendly recipe for you from our team member Jess. Mushrooms are fat-free, low in salt, and cont…

A display of cut slices of rocky road made from white chocolate. It has marshmallows and cherries and nuts.

White Christmas Rocky Road

Christmas is a time for sharing traditions. This is a simple recipe for Rocky Road with a festive twist.

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