This family friendly vegetable curry recipe was inspired by a lunch our local day-nursery used to prepare for the children. At that time (2009/2010) personally I hadn't dared to serve curry to the family table, as my preconceptions were that children so small wouldn't like the taste of the spices. This is why I always encourage my kids to also eat elsewhere. ...
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Spicy Sweet Potato Slow Cooked Soup
Today's recipe was inspired by the sweet potatoes I found in my store-cupboard on Friday. You may have seen my Food Waste Friday post talking about waging a war on waste? I promised to post my No Waste Tastes Great recipe that I planned to rustle up to ensure the sweet potatoes did not go to waste. The idea had been to make a slightly different soup, but I ...
Donald Russell Lamb Casserole Recipe
We've been eating a lot of poultry at Chez Wright. As a choice of meat it definitely has been top of the list recently. But we were getting bored of chicken stew! Then serendipity struck. I'd received an e-mail from Donald Russell (the online butcher) introducing themselves. After serendipity, inspiration struck. Their website has a variety ...
Blast From The Past Recipe & A Thank You
Just by chance, this morning, I decided to check the date of my first ever blog post. It was 8 October 2010. Gosh - over 4 years ago. Doesn't time fly when you're typing ;) I then checked what I'd posted on 15 October 2014 - 4 years to the day. It was this Simple Chicken Tikka Masala Slow Cooker Recipe (without photos - what was I thinking?) When I ...
Simply Smouldering Cherry Tomato,Chilli & Lentil Soup Recipe
It's been a while since I have posted a recipe, and yet this is my real passion. This doesn't mean to say I haven't been cooking and experimenting, I have, but just haven't got around to posting any of the recipes. Those of you who follow No Waste Tastes Great, will know that last Thursday in anticipation of having some tomatoes left over (from a very kind ...
Simple Slow Cooked Coconut and Jerk Chicken with Rice
Good Morning Guys! Before I get cracking on the sentimental hoard I need to get in a relaxed mood by sharing a favourite recipe from Chez Wright! The original recipe came from my favourite slow cooker book - Ultimate Slow Cooker by Sara Lewis. (not an affiliate link) I've adapted the recipe to include less ingredients and therefore make it more frugal ...
Simply Perfect Roast Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
I hear many stories of roast chicken disasters involving slow cookers, and unfortunately one unsuccessful attempt can very often put you off trying again. Follow the instructions below for a perfectly cooked roast chicken with potatoes and veg and you'll never look back! Simply Perfect Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Vegetables Slow Cooker Recipe - Serves ...