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Easy Cheese Crackers (91 pence)

As you’ve probably realised I’m into all things freezeable and frozen at the moment. This is one such recipe. It’s very easy – and quick – and tasty – and you can freeze the crackers and cook from frozen. Delicious … Continue reading

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Cooking for the Freezer – Version 2

OK – I’ve planned – and shopped. Now it’s time to cook this months food (take a big breath). Having had a good look at what I did last time I’m going to make a few changes this time – … Continue reading

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Time to Plan

It’s not a new quote – and somehow I don’t think Benjamin Franklin was talking about anything food related – but it’s definitely true for once a month cooking! One thing I learned last time is that you can’t plan … Continue reading

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Creamy Chicken and Tomato pasta

I use this blog as my cook book – except of course for those recipes I haven’t shared with you yet! So every now and then I update them when I find an easier/quicker way to make them. This is … Continue reading

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Crunch time – and a menu plan

Decision time is finally here. My supply of freezer meals is dwindling and it’s time to decide whether or not I’m going to have another go at Once a Month Cooking. And the decision is….(if this was one of those … Continue reading

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Cheesey BBQ Piadinas

We had a lovely, lovely holiday in Italy last summer during which we saw amazing sights and ate out at a lot of fantastic restaurants. Interestingly, amongst all the gorgeous meals, one of the nicest we had was eating from … Continue reading

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To ‘Lose’ at Wimbledon…

I’m writing this with bandaged fingers, feeling completely mentally exhausted after the nail biting emotional roller-coaster of the Wimbledon final. What an incredible match! First Federer was winning… …then Djokovic …then Federer …then… …Yes! – DJOKOVIC!! Phew. And if I’m … Continue reading

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Menu Plan – Sorted!

Once a Month cooking is beginning to grow on me. Yes – really! The day of cooking was hard work, but I have to admit that the last week or two of having suppers sorted has been LOVELY. There has … Continue reading

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Cook for a Day – Eat for (almost) a Month!

Phew. I’m writing this lying on the sofa putting my feet up after a marathon cook-fest – not quite sure how I feel about it all! I now have the best part of 20 meals sitting in my freezer waiting … Continue reading

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Once a Month Cooking – a good idea?

OK – I’ve finally cracked. I’m going to have a go at Once a Month Cooking. You will, no doubt, have come across at least some of the web-sites, books and foodie-blogs dedicated to the idea of once a month … Continue reading

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