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Super Easy Recipes

Sometimes it’s the simplest recipe and the little touches that can make all the difference. Recently I decided instead of coating the fish fillets in rice crumbs to try something different and so simple and with few ingredients. Cajun and Coriander Fish Fillets Ingredients Olive oil for cooking 2 fish fillets (your choice- whatever type of fish you like best. I mostly use freshwater basa fillets. 1 -2 teaspoons Cajun spice I handful fresh coriander or 1-2 teaspoons dried coriander Method Sprinkle fish fillets with Cajun spice and chopped coriander. Cook prepared fish in a little oil in a frying … Continue reading →

Quick and Easy Meal

Sometimes you just need something quick, easy and filling for a meal. On nights when I am in this position, this recipe is a good option. It’s also not an expensive option which given the economic climate is a point in its favor. This is of course a gluten free version. Ingredients 16 ounces ground beef 1 tablespoon Shiraz 1 onion 2 cloves garlic Half green bell pepper 1 teaspoon chili flakes 1 teaspoon Italian herbs 3 tablespoons tomato paste Half a 15 ounce tin of brown lentils 1 15 ounce tin mixed beans 6 gluten free corn tortillas. I … Continue reading →

Beef Curry

Since it’s still cold weather over the other side of the world, I’ve been trawling through my crock pot recipes for favorites to share with you. Here is one for Beef Curry. HINT. You could use round steak in this recipe and reduce the cooking time but I prefer to use the cheaper cuts. Thought the cheaper cuts of meat like chuck steak and gravy beef will take longer to cook, they are also full of flour so worth it and you’ll be helping your budget as well. Beef Curry Ingredients 16 ounces of chuck steak, or gravy beef, cubed … Continue reading →

Jalapeno Meatballs

Half the fun of cooking is being able to experiment. I’m a great one for taking a recipe or a family dish and finding a way to change or improve it, which is what I did recently. One night I didn’t have chicken, so I decided to use the ground beef in the freezer and make meatballs but incorporate the basic idea of the original recipe. Mick declared it even better than the chicken and we had it again last night by his special request. So here for you is the recipe. Jalapeno Meatballs Ingredients 16 ounces ground beef Half … Continue reading →

More Dairy Free Recipes

Here are two more recipes for those looking for meals that are dairy free. They are also gluten free. Sausage Mexicana Ingredients 6 gluten free beef sausages 1 16 ounce can kidney beans 1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed Half cup red wine (if you don’t want to use wine you can use water) 1 gluten free beef stock cube, crumbled 1 green pepper Three quarters teaspoon chili powder Half teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 4 ounces mushrooms Half cup chopped cilantro Method Cook sausages in a non stick fry pan … Continue reading →

Winter Warmer- Vegetable Chili

Chili is one of those foods that speed up the metabolism. So if you’re trying to lose weight, chili is an excellent choice. It is also a warming food in winter. Lentils and beans add extra fiber. Lentils go unnoticed in this by fussy children. And once again its gluten free. Although there are a number of ingredients on this vegetable chili, it’s not hard to make and it tastes scrumptious. HINT Cook the lentils and beans the night before. I always double or triple this recipe and freeze the rest till needed. This chili will freeze well and tastes … Continue reading →

Something Corny and Something Fishy

This recipe is one that is a gluten free adaptation of a recipe given to my mother years ago. It has been a favorite in our family ever since and works equally well hot with vegetables or cold. It is something we often take as a picnic food or to the football. Another advantage is it is inexpensive to make. My son-in-law told me he couldn’t make up his mind whether he’d like Cornies or my quiche for his picnic birthday lunch. I made both. He was doubly happy. Cornies Ingredients 1 and a half pound gluten free sausage mince … Continue reading →

A Book of Great Recipes for Slow Cookers

If you’re after recipes for your slow cooker you’ll want to rush and get a copy of Slow Cooker by Sally Wise. I received a copy of this book to review and it’s the best slow cooker book I’ve seen, filled with great recipes. It’s summer in Australia so I haven’t been using my slow cooker as much (I’m still a bit in holiday mode) but come autumn and winter this will be the first book Ill reach for. If you have a family who loves chicken like Michele’s family does then you will love Bedevilled Chicken (Aussie spelling here … Continue reading →

A Resolution for Marriage

The beginning of a new year is a good time to take stock of your marriage. Whether you have been married a few months or many years, it is a good time to stop and think about where it is at and how your relationship with your spouse is going. Even if we have a good marriage that is no reason then to be complacent and assume it will just always roll on the same way and we will never have any problems. We all need to be vigilant is seeing what negatives have crept into our marriages and how … Continue reading →

Quick Turkey or Chicken Recipes

Are you getting to the stage where you’re sick of looking at turkey and chicken? Here’s a recipe that will pique the taste buds and add some variety. It’s also a dead easy recipe that won’t keep you tied to the kitchen for ages making it, which is another advantage. And you guessed it – both gluten free. Piquant Chicken or Turkey Ingredients 2 pounds cooked chicken or turkey cut into small pieces 3 ounces margarine 4 ounces plain gluten free flour Salt and cayenne pepper to taste 1 pint milk Half a pint gluten free chicken stock Juice of … Continue reading →