Slow Cooker Raspberry Cheesecakes

Sometimes I’m just not satisfied by sticking to one recipe, even if I know it works, I’m just too curious for my own good.  Fortunately this little experiment was a success.  Raspberry cheesecakes… Continue reading →

Eating Around the World – Philippines

This week’s menu comes from the Philippines, The Fireman was interested as one of his school friends is from the Philippines. On first glance at the Philippine cuisine I was not so sure,… Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Bean and Pasta Soup

Once a week The Fireman has swimming lessons, which means we get home just before 5.30.  We normally eat dinner about 5.15, so this late arrival home means no time to cook! For… Continue reading →

Eating around the world – China

So China was the country of choice for this week.  I could really see this one pushing the boys.  In fact from the moment he woke up The Fireman started saying ‘I don’t… Continue reading →

slow cooker spiced lamb (and pizza and shepherd’s pie)

I go through phases of using the slow cooker.  Creme caramel last week and this week slow cooked spiced lamb. Ingredients rolled shoulder of lamb 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes 1tsp of coriander… Continue reading →

Super smooth slow cooker creme caramel

First time I’ve tried this and it was delicious and so, so easy. Ok, so it doesn’t look very appealing in this photo, but if you have a slow cooker you must try… Continue reading →