I can hardly believe I am writing this, but it’s been almost 3 years since I started blogging – 3 years! I honestly don’t know where the time has gone, and I can’t believe how much blogging has given me over those 3 years – an income, the chance to try some amazing products and work with some incredible brands – but most of all, friendship. The friends I have made through blogging are now some of my best – people I know will be there any time of day or night if I need a chat or some advice, the people who were there when Eliza was born, cheering me on and sending gifts and well wishes, the people I would never have known if it wasn’t for this blog. And for that, I am so grateful for my little corner of the web, and so grateful to you guys – the ones who read it, share your own stories and make me smile on a dark day with your words of wisdom and support.
On to day 3 of the Birthday Bash giveaways, and you could win an Organic Recipe box from Riverford!
Riverford recipe boxes are a simple and inspiring way to cook. Riverford deliver everything you need to make tasty organic home-cooked meals. Inside each box, you’ll find the freshest, seasonal organic produce, step-by-step recipe cards and all the ingredients in exact quantities. No waste. No missing the vital ingredient. All you have to do is cook.
The boxes are available in a 2 recipe and 3 recipe box option. The Vegetarian recipe box is available in a 4 person size too. Everyone’s appetite is different, but people tell us the portions are generous!. You can choose which box suits you best to view the box options and the recipes, click here
(Please note that Riverford T&Cs apply; the winner must live within an existing Riverford delivery area (most of England & South Wales). Check that you live in a Riverford delivery area by using the postcode finder here)
Terms and conditions. Giveaway open to mainland UK residents living in a Riverford delivery area. Competition closes on 25/11/15 and winner will be randomly selected from all correctly completed entries. Winner will be contacted by email and must claim their prize within 10 days. You will receive a recipe box delivered to your door directly from Riverford. Competitions at ThePrizeFinder
Meat and Potato Pie
We have a family favourite called Mixed Up Dinner which came about when my Uncle came to stay and Mum and Dad didn’t have much in so they just threw together what they had in their cupboards and we all loved it. It just sort of stuck.
Ingredients: Mushrooms, can of tomatoes, Corn Beef, cabbage, onions and garlic and rice to serve.
Method: Sautee your onions and cabbage. Add in your garlic and mushrooms and when mushrooms soften chuck in your tomatoes. While everything is cooking, put on your rice (follow packet instructions). Add your corn beef right at the end and just warm through.
Its a quick, easy dinner to use up the odds and sods. It’s fairly healthy and it feeds between 4-6
We love Spaghetti Bolognese x
Fish pie
Schnitzels with homemade gravy.
Spinach and rice.
Shepherds pie
Macaroni and. Cheese, my Mum makes absolutely Delicious homemade Macaroni Cheese which all the family and others enjoy.
vegetarian lasagne. we make it with whatever vegetables we have to hand, usually broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, courgettes, etc. Everybody helps prepare the sauteed vegetables, tomato sauce with garlic and herbs, and cheese sauce, then we layer up the lasagne and cook till it is browned on top.
A roast dinner followed by homemade chocolate cake, thanks for the lovely giveaway.
Shepherd’s pie <3 or sometimes, we do cheesey jacket potatoes, where we scoop out the cooked potato, mix in cheese and bake them a bit longer.
Anything from a takeaway, normally indian, lazy or what
sunday roast x
Roast chicken and lasagne
We have a new favourite. It’s pork tenderloin rolled in brown sugar, salt and pepper, then wrapped in bacon and covered with a chutney and mustard glaze.
We like pasta.
lasagne
Shepherd’s pie
My favourite family meal is a roast dinner with all the trimmings. It’s a time to sit down together and share what has been happening whilst sharing meat and lots of veggies. Perfect.
Roast dinner with all the trimmings