I don't know about you, but, I am a big fan of cooking......it obviously helps with my job that I love to bake, but in general I am quite happy mooching about in my kitchen....sometimes I just want quick and simple and sometimes I like to make a fuss and do something a bit special...I love my slow cooker too, we have days when we need to eat at different times to my children, but I don't want to cook several meals, so a slo cooked curry, chilli, bolognaise make those days easy, also handy for days when we are out all day and just want to eat when we get in!!
So today it is stuffed peppers one large one each for me and hubby that I will serve with salad and fried potatoes.....
I make a lot of energy type bars, very little sugar, lots of seeds and dried fruit, they taste extra good dipped in dark chocolate......yummy..
I am a big fan of Nigel Slater and I am currently reading this book..
I LOVE IT!!
It's on loan from the local library and sadly it must go back soon, so I will hurriedly copy down some of my favourite recipes.
I have been on a bit of a mission to come up with some new suppers as I get a bit fed up with the same old, same old and wanted to shake things up a bit, sometimes it works and everyone is happy and sometimes it doesn't!! But it is fun trying out new things.....what is your fail safe tea that kids and adults alike love? I would love to hear your ideas...
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Your stuffed peppers look great. I love to bake but I struggle to find motivation and inspiration for new things to cook for suppers during the week. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Gillian, I have been trying out some new dinners as it does all get a bit boring...try Nigel Slater, The Barefoot Contessa and The Pioneer Woman xx
DeleteI enjoy cooking/baking but sometimes I like taking shortcuts. My husband would really love those stuffed peppers. I, on the other hand, would like to sit with a cup of tea and eat a few of those beautifully decorated cookies!
ReplyDeleteNo harm in shortcuts Susan!! Can't beat a cuppa and a cookie that's for sure xx
DeleteYour 5 year old biscuits are wonderful, Niki, so perfect and delicate, and your cakes further down are hugely impressive.
ReplyDeleteHello Mise, thank you :) and thanks for popping by x
DeleteThe energy bars look lovely, especially the chocolate on the top! I know what you mean about finding new things to cook, I find it's always tricky to find something that everyone likes. A pasta bake is one of the easiest things I do, I like that I can make it in the morning so that it's all ready to go in the oven when everyone's tired and hungry. I usually split it into two and put tuna in one for the fish eaters and broccoli or cauliflower and cheese in the other one.
ReplyDeleteThank you CJ, I love a pasta bake, but no one else does!! So I cooker is great for no worry, quick dinners x
DeleteHi Niki, my girls are at uni now but when they were home I don't think there were many days when we all ate at the same time and so, like you, I used to make things like chilli, bolognese, casseroles and big soups. Your stuffed peppers look delicious I will definitely give those a try. I'm a fan of Nigel Slater too. Enjoy the rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteJane x