Category Archives: Cheap and Cheerful

Lemon And Herb Spaghetti

March 20, 2013

My kids have always been hit or miss when it comes to serving pasta and it has been a long time since I served it for dinner.  In the last couple of weeks we have had it twice and most … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheap and Cheerful, Family Dinner, Lunch, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | 4 Comments

Spicy BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

March 13, 2013

Our BBQ has been getting a good workout now the weather is warming up.  This is a very easy spice mix that I use for chicken drumsticks and the kids all love it.  The ‘spicy’ bit isn’t so much heat … Continue reading →

Posted in BBQ, Cheap and Cheerful, Family Dinner, Feeding A Crowd | 6 Comments

Carrot Soup

March 2, 2013

There are so many variations of carrot soup – creamy, spicy, curried, caramelised etc.  I would say this is a creamy carrot soup which is more appealing to my kids but it wouldn’t be my favourite version.  I knew that … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheap and Cheerful, Family Dinner, Kids In The Kitchen, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian | 5 Comments

The Better Flour Tortillas

March 1, 2013

A couple of years ago I posted up a Donna Hay recipe for Flour Tortillas.  It takes a bit of time to work the butter into the flour but the water measurements were way off. I would add half the … Continue reading →

Posted in Basics, Bread, Cheap and Cheerful, Family Dinner, Kids In The Kitchen, School Lunches, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Crostini

October 29, 2012

Here I am, lounging about on a Sunday evening with the baseball on in the background.  I know nothing about baseball but when it seems that everywhere here is gripped with San Francisco Giants fever, it is hard to ignore.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Afternoon Tea, Basics, Bread, Cheap and Cheerful, Entertaining, School Lunches, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Quick Chicken Tacos

October 12, 2012

We have started our search for our more permanent accommodation here is Silicone Valley.  Tonight we put in an application on a 3 bedroom townhouse which I fear may be a little squishy, however, it is in a beautiful area, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheap and Cheerful, Family Dinner, Kids In The Kitchen, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Breakfast Baked Eggs

July 14, 2012

For the last year, or thereabouts, this simple little dish has been a family weekend breakfast favourite.  It can be made for just one or for a crowd, if you have enough ramekins, with minimal effort. Just scatter some thinly … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Cheap and Cheerful, Feeding A Crowd | 6 Comments

Pavlova For A Crowd

January 4, 2012

Christmas has been and gone and we have returned from our holiday up in Far North Queensland at Joel’s parents’ farm.  Joel and I got to sleep in every single morning so it was truly a holiday.  The kids got … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheap and Cheerful, Christmas, Dessert, Feeding A Crowd, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Mediterranean Roast Capsicum

November 20, 2011

It never ceases to amaze me how just a handful of ingredients, that are fresh and in season, can be cooked so simply and be so incredibly delicious.   This simple dish of halved capsicums, stuffed with peeled, ripe tomatoes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheap and Cheerful, Sides, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Lemon Lentils

November 10, 2011

There is nothing visually about this dish that will convince anyone of its deliciousness.  Even to look at the list of ingredients there seems to be nothing significant that will give a big flavour hit.  But take my word, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheap and Cheerful, Sides, Vegetarian | 9 Comments