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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...]

The best Rocky Road Recipe EVER…

34343Leave a CommentThe+best+Rocky+Road+Recipe+EVER...2019-09-08+18%3A17%3A07Cassandra September 8, 2019 By Cassandra
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Last week, we were invited to a BBQ with the Madhouse clan and after being put in charge of dessert and sides, we made the most amazing Rocky Road that we've ever had. Today, I'm going to share that Rocky Road recipe with you so that you can experience it for yourself.The beauty of this Rocky Road Recipe is that you can change it up to match what you have in the cupboards and what you know your family will enjoy. We went for the usual suspects of biscuits and marshmallows but with the addition of some crushed pistachio nuts because we had some in and I knew the kids would … [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...]

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...]

Chocolate Packed Lunch Cake (between 9p and 11p per slice)….

August 12, 2019 By Cassandra
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I've shared a couple of versions of my packed lunch cake over the years but I thought I'd share the cake I've just made with you as it was not only super tasty but at 11p per slice, it's really good value.I first started making this when my two were in junior school as the rules guidelines set by the school at that time were that chocolate and bought cakes were frowned upon but a little piece of homemade cake was acceptable if it was part of a healthy and nutritious packed lunch. I wanted to make something that was a small-ish portion size, that could be cooked in bulk at the … [Read more...]

Snickers Cookie Dough Bars….

July 22, 2019 By Cassandra
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Usually, on a Monday, you'd expect to see a meal planning Monday post but seeing as today is the first day of the Summer Holidays for us we're changing it up a bit by sharing these delicious Snickers Cookie Dough Bars.You can still see my meal planning Monday post over on my foodie blog but over here, I'm concentrating on snacks for the kids today as they seem to eat me out of house and home when they're off school. Yesterday I made a batch of these little beauties and a batch of my homemade packed lunch cake so I'm hoping that should keep them and their friends happy for a … [Read more...]