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Category Archives: Food for Thought

How to Save Money and Energy in the Kitchen

Feeding our families, especially during the winter, uses a lot of energy so here are some ideas to ease the strain on your kitchen purse.

Posted byOne Tough Cooker4th Oct 20223rd Oct 2022Posted inTime and MoneyTags:Energy Crisis, Home BudgetLeave a comment on How to Save Money and Energy in the Kitchen

5 Recipes to Preserve the Tomato Harvest

When your tomatoes all ripen at once you need some easy recipes to make your harvest last so that none of your hard work goes to waste. Here are 5 of my favourite recipes to preserve the tomato harvest.

Posted byOne Tough Cooker1st Oct 202226th Sep 2022Posted inGardening, No Food Waste, Pour. Spread. Dip., Recipes, Vegetables, Veggie Night2 Comments on 5 Recipes to Preserve the Tomato Harvest

Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad is a classic combination of tomatoes, basil and buffalo mozzarella. Switch it up using different colours and sizes of tomatoes and try out a balsamic glaze for extra sweetness.

Posted byOne Tough Cooker10th Aug 202231st Jul 2022Posted inGardening, Gluten-free, Lunch, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables1 Comment on Caprese Salad

Tomato and Parsley Salad

Cherry tomatoes are the star of the show in this simple Tomato and Parsley Salad. Tart and sweet, it’s a great side dish.

Posted byOne Tough Cooker5th Aug 20221st Aug 2022Posted inDairy-free, Gardening, Gluten-free, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Veggie NightLeave a comment on Tomato and Parsley Salad

Blackcurrant Jelly

Blackcurrants make the best jelly to spread on toast or croissants. It’s easy to make and saves for 6 months in the pantry.

Posted byOne Tough Cooker27th Jul 202217th Jul 2022Posted inFruit, Gardening, Pour. Spread. Dip., RecipesTags:fruit trees, Grow Your OwnLeave a comment on Blackcurrant Jelly

Growing Food in Pots

If you have a front step, a balcony, a window ledge or any space to put a pot you can grow food it in. I have been growing food in pots for 10 years because it’s easy, fun and the choice of food to grow is endless.

Posted byOne Tough Cooker20th May 202213th May 2022Posted inGardeningLeave a comment on Growing Food in Pots

Chicken Meatballs in Red Coconut Broth

Some of my dishes are full of ingredients that are good for your mental health. This Chicken Meatballs in Red Coconut Broth is a perfect example. Not only is it delicious, it’s full of ingredients that are good for your brain.

Posted byOne Tough Cooker4th May 20223rd May 2022Posted inChicken, Dairy-free, Fibre, Gluten-free, Iron, Mains, Recipes, Spice, Weekends, WellbeingLeave a comment on Chicken Meatballs in Red Coconut Broth

Baked Brisket Penne

I always keep some beef brisket aside after slow roasting a joint for Sunday lunch so that I can make this deeply delicious baked pasta dish.

Posted byOne Tough Cooker18th Mar 202217th Mar 2022Posted inBeef, Fibre, Iron, Leftovers, Mains, No Food Waste, Pasta, Recipes, Weeknight1 Comment on Baked Brisket Penne

International Women’s Day: Nourishment

Women are instrumental to the wellbeing of the world and the nourishment of our loved ones. This has been so evident over the past two weeks.

Posted byOne Tough Cooker8th Mar 20227th Mar 2022Posted inEggs, Fish, WellbeingLeave a comment on International Women’s Day: Nourishment

Chicken Stew and Dumplings

Add some chicken stock and leftover roast chicken to these easy-to-make dumplings and you’ve got a fantastic family meal.

Posted byOne Tough Cooker24th Feb 202211th Feb 2022Posted inChicken, Fibre, Leftovers, Mains, No Food Waste, Recipes, WeeknightTags:Chicken Stock, No Food Waste2 Comments on Chicken Stew and Dumplings

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