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Easy Chicken Parmo Recipe…

343842 CommentsEasy+Chicken+Parmo+Recipe...2019-09-16+13%3A42%3A52Cassandra September 16, 2019 By Cassandra
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If you've never heard of a parmo then I'm about to blow your mind with this super easy chicken parmo recipe...I'm pretty sure that about 95% of you won't have a clue what a chicken parmo even is so I'd best start by filling you in. Wikipedia describes it better than I can though: The parmo, or Teesside Parmesan, is a dish originating in Middlesbrough, Teesside, and a popular item of take-away food in North East England. It consists of a breaded cutlet of chicken or pork topped with a white béchamel sauce and cheese, usually cheddar cheese. … [Read more...]

What we ate last week {9 September 2019}….

31904Leave a Comment2019-09-09+09%3A00%3A10Cassandra September 9, 2019 By Cassandra
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I posted our meal plan last week over on Meal Planning Made Easy and today, I thought I'd do something a bit different and show you how well we did at sticking to it.Monday Planned: Avocado on Toast / Actually had: Mushroom OmeletteTuesday Planned: Fajitas/ Actually had: Fajitas(For the next three days, there are no photos as I completely forgot about this post!) Wednesday Planned: Chicken Curry / Actually had: Quorn curry I totally forgot to take a photo of this one but basically, I used the chicken in the faitas last night and hadn't bought enough to do the curry too so I … [Read more...]

Apple and Honey Bran Muffins….

32008Leave a CommentApple+and+Honey+Bran+Muffins....2019-08-26+09%3A00%3A17Cassandra August 26, 2019 By Cassandra
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These Apple and Honey Bran Muffins really are lovely and they're definitely healthier than the average muffin!I remember when I was little, my Mam used to cook something with Kelloggs All-Bran but I have no clue what it was even though I can vividly remember her weighing out the All-Bran to go in it and I remember how much I enjoyed it just out of the oven. How odd is that?Every now and again, I have a go at making something with All-Bran in it in some sort of an attempt to recreate a childhood memory and last weekend, I had a go at making Apple and Honey Bran Muffins. They … [Read more...]

Ten budget family meals for the week before payday….

31213Leave a Comment2019-08-19+09%3A00%3A16Cassandra August 19, 2019 By Cassandra
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Today I'm sharing ten budget family-friendly meals which are perfect for the week before payday!I've lost count of the number of times over the years when that last week before payday has felt like it would never end!We're a lot better these days but that last few days before payday still seem to drag so since we're approaching that time right about now, I thought I'd share 10 budget family-friendly meals that are ideal for the week before payday!Don’t miss out on future posts like this - receive updates directly to your inbox by email by adding your email address here and … [Read more...]

Homemade Nandos spicy rice recipe….

August 17, 2019 By Cassandra
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This homemade Nandos spicy rice recipe is my secret to recreating a Nandos style fakeaway meal at home for a fraction of the price!With an ever-improving-but-still-fussy-eater like Master Frugal to think about, eating out can sometimes be a bit of a challenge but one place he does love is Nandos. Since the first time we visited as a pre-cinema treat, Nandos has been his favourite place to eat and rather surprisingly, the Nandos spicy rice is his favourite dish on the menu.We enjoy going as a treat but don't go regularly because it can work our quite costly for the four of us … [Read more...]

What we ate last week {5 August 2019}….

August 5, 2019 By Cassandra
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I posted our meal plan last week over on Meal Planning Made Easy and today, I thought I'd do something a bit different and show you how well we did at sticking to it.Monday Planned - Homemade pizza / Actually had - Homemade pizzaThat's a ready-made pizza base to save time and mess and yes, there are crisps on the top as Master Frugal decided to make his own version of a nacho pizza we had on holiday a while ago. Tuesday Planned - Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry / / Actually had - Teriyaki Beef Stir FryThis was unbelievably amazing although I must admit that this is from a meal kit … [Read more...]