Pan-Fried Pork Chops and Crispy Potatoes

Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: approx. 1hr A good combination of tasty pork chops with crispy potatoes - there's nothing more to say! Okay, one more thing: don't rush the potatoes. It's a long process, but well worth it. Feeds 7 hungry mouths. INGREDIENTS: 7-9 Pork Chops 2-3 tbsp Dijon mustard 6-7 tbsp Olive …

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Moosehead Chilli

Prep time: 5 minsCooking time: 1-2hrs Chilli and beer 🍻. What more is there to say? I like this variation of chilli for its sweetness, and because it's meat-heavy. AND, it's so easy to make. Add a little tomato paste or ketchup if you have it, to help thicken things up. Feeds 7 hungry people. …

Cherry Tomato Pasta

Prep time: 5 minsCooking time: 10-12 mins If, like me, you find yourself with some under-ripe cherry tomatoes, then this is the perfect recipe. It's quick and simple. And for some reason, my whole family (myself included) inhales it. Feeds the whole family, with second helpings. INGREDIENTS: 750 g penne pasta2 punnets, cherry tomatoes (halved)4 …

Chilli-Mac Skillet

Prep time: 10 minsCooking time: 45 mins This is my son's favourite recipe. It's another son's worst nightmare, mainly because of the kidney beans. But 6/7 ain't bad. It's a great use of ingredients, and it's delicious. Feeds 7 hungry mouths, with second helpings. INGREDIENTS: 750g minced beef1 large brown onion1 can diced tomatoes1 green …

Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip Protein Balls

Prep time: 2 minsCooking time: 30 mins This is a fun little snack recipe with simple ingredients. I was bored, so I made them quickly. The family devoured them. Makes about 8-9 balls. Feeds 7 little mouths. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup quick oats1/3 cup peanut butter2-3 tbsp honeyChocolate chips (handful) METHOD: Mix all the ingredients together …

Brown Sugar Biscuits

Prep time: 10 minsCooking time: 15 mins Another family favourite for breakfast. I've doubled the recipe so that it makes two batches. Feeds 7 hungry mouths. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups all-purpose flour2 tbsp baking powder1/3 cup brown sugar4 tsp white sugar1/2 tsp salt1 cup shortening (Crisco is best)1 + 1/3 cup milk4 tbsp butter (melted) METHOD: …

Simple Pork Noddles

Prep time: 2 minsCooking time: 10 mins This is a super quick and easy recipe. I'd like to say that it's the perfect mid-week meal, but I make it all the time. The kids love it. Under normal circumstances, I would include other vegetables as toppings (e.g. red peppers, red onions, coriander, etc.), but all …

Baked Oatmeal

Prep time: 2-3 minsCooking time: 45 mins This is truly a family favourite, especially on the weekend. You can make it the night before and pop it in the oven when you wake up (let is come up to room temperature first). I think it's better that away. It's a good recipe for using up …

Butterscotch-Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups flour1 cup brown sugar1 cup white sugar1 cup (soft) butter2 eggs2 tsp vanilla1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt2 cups butterscotch chocolate chips METHOD: Preheat oven to 350F.Mix together butter with brown and white sugar.Add 2 tsp of water to the baking soda and stir.Add the eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking soda mixture.Sift …

Poached Chicken & Rice

There's no little story here. This is a simple and quick way to cook chicken, topped with a flavourful sauce. I served it with rice and some green beans. The kids loved it. Feeds 7 mouths. INGREDIENTS: 4 large chicken breasts1 litre chicken stock2 bay leaves1 tsp peppercorns1 tsp thyme2 cloves garlic, crushed Garlic-Herb Sauce: …