Fresh family food

I try but don't always manage to keep Mondays meat free.  Time is very limited in our household on Monday so whatever we eat has to be quick and often has to be cooked in two sittings to fit around after school clubs, tennis lessons and homework. Veggie Satay noodles work a treat because I …

DIY Pizza

  Pizza is a firm favourite in this house an although like everyone else sometimes it comes in a box from the supermarket or from the local take-away nothing tastes better than homemade!  It really is super simple, try it once and I guarantee you won't look back. Pizza Dough Ingredients 450g plain flour 1.5 …

Hearty spring salad

This is a lovely salad, one of the easiest ways to get even the most reluctant salad eater to eat with enjoyment.  It is also very easy to adapt, so later in the year I will switch the asparagus for green beans.  Feel free to adapt to your personal taste. Ingredients 1 bag of mixed …

Braised pork in a rhubarb, orange and coriander sauce

Ingredients 4 large pork chops 6 sticks rhubarb 1 glass Marsala 3 tbs dark soy sauce 1 orange, zest and juice 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp cinnamon honey to taste (I used 3 tbs) 25 g butter Method Wash the rhubarb and cut into 2 cm pieces.  Place in a …

A lighter way of eating….

Welcome to ChilternEats and to this my second blog. The blogs aim is chart my family's adventures in food.  There are days when we have plenty of time to prepare and cook and other days which are more of a juggle.  I attempt to cook quick healthy meals most nights and this blog will chart …

Easter

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