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Slow Cooker Main Course

Skinny Slow Cooker Turkey Chilli

A delicious, lighter version of an American Classic. My Skinny Slow Cooker Turkey Chilli is not only tasty and healthy, it is really easy too! Grab a bowl and load with your favourite toppings. Turkey Chilli - An alternative to an American classic Chilli Con Carne was the first meal my Mum taught me to make as a child. It is still one I make often and really love. I am quite strict on how I make my Chilli because it is how my Mum made it, so I like to come up with different ... continue reading...

Desserts

Meringue Kisses

Meringue Kisses are really easy to make and look so pretty. They are great in a dessert but also to add something extra special to a celebration cake.   Making meringue kisses for the first time  I have admired Meringue Kisses for a few years now. I know that sounds weird, but I love how cute they look but have never made them. Finally I bit the bullet and decided to make them to decorate the Raspberry & Mascarpone Layer Cake I made for my sister's birthday. As it ... continue reading...

Main Course

Garlic & Lime Chicken Thighs

My Garlic & Lime Chicken Thighs are crisp and packed full of the delicious flavours of garlic and lime. The tasty marinade does all the work for you and you can just sit back and enjoy.  Chicken thighs are my favourite I confess, I am a chicken thigh kinda girl. Whether it's roast chicken or any other chicken, I prefer the dark thigh meat. It always seems to be more moist and has more flavour than the white breast meat. Having said that, I do not like eating thighs on the ... continue reading...

Cakes

Lemon blueberry loaf with blueberry jam swirl

Looking for a simple but delicious cake? This Lemon Blueberry Loaf with Blueberry Jam Swirl is just that! A really tasty cake that is easy to make, win win! Why use jam instead of fresh blueberries I really like to use jam in baking. It definitely has it's advantages! Although fresh fruit is delicious and is very hard to beat, jam offers an alternative that can be just as tasty. Jam is an ingredient most of us have in the fridge or cupboard so is super handy when you want to whip ... continue reading...

Snacks & Sides

Baked Chipotle Wedges

These Baked Chipotle Wedges are the perfect side dish to so many meals. Crisp on the outside and fluffy within with a slight heat, these wedges are delicious.  Do you prefer wedges or chips? Wedges are a firm favourite in our house. Mr Curly would always prefer to have wedges instead of chips. This is perfectly fine with me as they are so easy to make. Don't get me wrong, chips aren't hard to make, but they tend to use peeled potatoes. Wedges have always been my preference to make ... continue reading...