Archives for April 2016

Slow Cooked Coconut Lamb Curry …

April 28, 2016

My slow cooker is definitely one of my favourite appliances in the kitchen … it saves me so much time, produces beautiful tender meals and really takes the pressure away at dinner time. This is another easy slow cooker recipe that takes very little time to prepare … Slow Cooked Coconut Lamb Curry. For this recipe, I use the Mini Lamb Leg Roasts from Coles and dice them myself. It’s pretty easy to do and this cut is perfect, producing melt-in-the-mouth lamb. Enjoy! Slow Cooked Coconut Lamb Curry …   Print Author: Mrs Organised … read more

Chicken, Bacon & Vegetable Chive Rice …

April 24, 2016

This is a quick and easy recipe to prepare using a humble barbecue chicken. It’s one of my “go to” meals when I need to create a meal in a hurry. Enjoy! Chicken, Bacon & Vegetable Chive Rice …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 rindless bacon rashers 1 brown onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 small yellow capsicum, chopped 1 ½ cups corn kernels 1 cup water 1 chicken stock cube 1 cup chopped barbecue chicken 1 cup frozen peas, steamed ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated ⅓ cup light … read more

Easy Peasy Apple Slice …

April 20, 2016

This is a super easy and delicious slice … it’s perfect as dessert with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of cream and freezes really well. Enjoy! Easy Peasy Apple Slice …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 1 cup sugar 2 cups self-raising flour 3 large green apples, cored, peeled and chopped into 1 cm chunks ⅔ cup butter, melted 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon sugar, extra ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Method … Preheat oven to 180C and line a slice tray with baking paper. In a large bowl, add the sugar, … read more

One Bowl Orange Cake …

April 16, 2016

Here is another of my favourite recipes for a One Bowl Orange Cake. It’s so quick and easy because all the ingredients simply get combined in a single bowl and mixed. It’s also deliciously moist and perfect for your next morning tea with family or friends. Enjoy! One Bowl Orange Cake …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 1 cup self-raising flour ⅔ cup castor sugar 2 tablespoons orange zest ¾ cup softened butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 large eggs ¼ cup milk Icing: 1 cup icing sugar 1 teaspoon softened butter … read more

Ham, Pea and Mushroom Fettucini …

April 12, 2016

This is a quick and easy dinner that is very popular in my household. This recipe does make a very generous serve that would easily feed 6 people or use the leftovers for lunch the next day. Enjoy! Ham, Pea and Mushroom Fettucini …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Recipe type: Pasta Ingredients … 250g packet fettucini 1 tablespoon butter 8 – 10 large fresh mushrooms 1 cup diced ham 1 cup cooked green peas 3 shallots, sliced finely 4 egg yolks 1 ¼ cups light cream pinch of nutmeg salt and pepper, to season ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese … read more

Raspberry Banana Loaf …

April 8, 2016

This Raspberry Banana Loaf is one of my hubby’s favourites, so I bake it quite often. He loves it fresh out of the oven and will slice off a big chunk to eat while it’s still hot. Once it’s cooled though, I slice all the loaves quickly, pop each slice into a snack-size zip lock bag and then get them into the freezer pronto so that I have morning teas ready to go for the week ahead. I always use my favourite small loaf tins, which measure 18 cm x 8 cm. This recipe will make 3 small loaves and I usually get around 8 slices from each one. This is so simple … read more

A Mothers Survival Guide to Shopping for a Formal Dress …

April 6, 2016

  Around about this time each year, many girls begin the search for their formal dress. It can be a fun time but it can also be incredibly stressful. I’ve been through it twice now and I can happily report that I survived both times, so here are a few tips to help you if you’re about to hit the shops:   Lay some ground rules … remind your daughter that your opinions may vary. Ask her to respect yours but remember you must do the same in return.   Set a budget … a School Formal can be a very expensive night … there’s shoes, … read more

Apple Spice Loaf …

April 4, 2016

It’s no secret that I love any recipe that can be whipped up in a single bowl and this Apple Spice Loaf is one such recipe. Divinely simple and just as delicious, I guarantee this will become a firm favourite. This loaf is so moist and freezes beautifully, making it perfect to bake on the weekend to freeze for lunchboxes through the week. I have used two of my favourite smaller loaf tins for this recipe because I find I get a more consistent texture through each of the loaves. I bought them from Daiso and use them a lot when I bake. They measure 18 cm long x 8.5 … read more

10 Essential Tips for Renovating a Bathroom …

April 2, 2016

  Bathrooms may be small but they’re also one of the most important rooms in your home. Hubby and I have just finished renovating our ensuite. We’re so thrilled with the end result and, I’m happy to report, it was a relatively smooth process, so much so we are now tackling the main bathroom.     Bathrooms need to be functional and if you can also achieve a look that you love, then you’ll have definitely hit the jackpot! A well-planned renovation can also add value to your home so, having just survived the process, here are my essential tips for … read more