Cream of Chicken Soup …

November 2, 2014
Cream of Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food … good for the soul, soothing and, if Grandma was to be believed, it even helped you recover from a cold. Maybe it does, maybe it doesn’t … who knows but at the very least, this homemade recipe is absolutely delicious! The quantity in this recipe will be enough for dinner with some leftovers as well if you’re feeding a family of 4 or 5. If you plan on freezing the leftovers, I would suggest you separate the portion you wish to freeze before adding the milk (or cream) and the fresh parsley. These can be added when you … read more

Chicken Nuggets … Oven Baked and Homemade …

October 29, 2014
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Chicken Nuggets are an absolute favourite with most kids and if you’re looking for a homemade alternative minus the preservatives, “mystery ingredients” and fat, then this is a recipe you need to try. I used to avoid crumbing my own food but once you get the hang of it, it’s not too bad and the bonus is knowing exactly what’s going into the nuggets. If you haven’t use Panko Crumbs before, you will find them in the Asian section of Coles and Woolworths and they give a crispier and more textured result than an ordinary bread crumb. 5.0 from 1 reviews … read more

Tomato Soup with Celery and Fennel …

October 27, 2014
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Although winter is almost a distant memory, I still love making soup all year round. It’s perfect to freeze and is a quick, easy, nutritious option for lunch or when you need dinner in a hurry. This soup is so delicious and really didn’t take all that long to make. Garnish with some basil and accompany with some toast with melted cheese or parmesan and you’ll have dinner on the table in no time at all. If fennel is a vegetable that you haven’t tried before, give it a go in this recipe as the flavour is quite subtle. Enjoy! Tomato Soup with Celery and … read more

White Chocolate Apricot Balls …

October 25, 2014
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Here’s a yummy recipe that will be perfect for your next party, great for the kids lunch boxes or ideal just as a sweet treat. These are best refrigerated and served the next day as it gives them a chance to firm up a little. Enjoy! White Chocolate Apricot Balls …   Print Prep time 20 mins Total time 20 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 24 Ingredients … ¾ cup white chocolate bits 200g packet dried apricots, roughly chopped 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 teaspoons orange zest ½ can sweetened condensed milk extra desiccated coconut, … read more

Chocolate Cupcakes … Halloween Spider Cupcakes

October 19, 2014
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Halloween is just around the corner and, although it’s a real American tradition, it’s being celebrated more and more in Australia. Some people have mixed feelings about Halloween but we love it and when the kids were younger, they used to enjoy having a little Halloween Party with their friends before heading out to trick or treat. We always accompanied them and usually only visited neighbours in the street who were willing to participate. It was always a lot of fun and the kids still have fond memories of those times. So if you do decide to host your own … read more

Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins …

October 15, 2014
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Here’s a great new muffin flavour I tried over the weekend. They were gobbled up super quick leaving me only 4 to freeze for lunches … next time I think I’ll make a double batch! Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins …   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 14 Ingredients … ¾ cup milk 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 ½ cups self-raising flour, sifted (I used gluten free) ¾ cup caster sugar 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds 125g butter, melted 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 orange rind, grated finely ¼ … read more

Chocolate Sparkle Balls …

October 11, 2014
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If you’re looking for some party food ideas for your child’s next birthday or special celebration, these Chocolate Sparkle Balls are perfect and so easy to make! For a serving suggestion, I found these cute little Mini Patty Pan Wrappers at Coles. I love that these balls can be made the day before meaning you have less to do on the day! I rolled some of the balls in 100’s & 1000’s and some in Choclettes but desiccated coconut works well too. Chocolate Sparkle Balls …   Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins   … read more

Pumpkin Bake …

October 9, 2014
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I love this dish for loads of reasons … it’s perfect for those occasions when you’re asked to bring something, you can prepare it a day ahead if you like, it’s healthy and best of all … it’s scrumptious! My kids love it and usually come back for seconds (and sometimes thirds)! A word of warning though! Please be extremely careful when chopping the pumpkin. It’s such a difficult vegetable to chop up and I’ve often thought that if I ever lose a finger, it will happen when I’m chopping pumpkin … melodramatic I know! Perfect job for hubby if you ask me! Pumpkin … read more

Beef Rissoles … Packed with Vegie Goodness …

October 1, 2014
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I love making the humble rissole and here are some of the reasons: Rissoles are quick and easy to make using simple ingredients that you’ll most likely already have in the fridge and pantry. Rissoles are kind on the family budget. Mince can be purchased fairly cheaply and this recipe will make enough for 2 meals (for a family of 4 – 5) as well as up to 25 meatballs for lunches or snacks … that’s great value! Depending on what you put in them, rissoles are quite healthy, especially if you use “Heart Smart” Mince and don’t use too much oil when … read more

Pumpkin Scones …

September 29, 2014
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Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen is famous for her Pumpkin Scones and, although I’ve never baked her recipe, I have baked Mum’s Pumpkin Scones for years. These are perfect for morning tea and school lunches and are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin from other recipes. Enjoy! Pumpkin Scones …   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 10 Ingredients … 2 cups self-raising flour ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons cold butter, chopped 1 cup cold mashed pumpkin ¼ cup brown sugar 1 egg, … read more

Toblerone Muffins …

September 25, 2014
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You’ll be the most popular Mum in the street once you’ve whipped up a batch of these! What else can I say but YUM!! Do be aware, though, that Toblerone Chocolate Bars contain nuts so these muffins won’t be suitable for anyone with a nut allergy, therefore, please check your school food policy before sending these in school lunch boxes. Toblerone Muffins …   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 29 mins Total time 44 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 18 – 20 Ingredients … 3 cups plain flour (substitute Gluten free plain flour, if … read more

Breakfast Smoothies … in a Hurry …

September 23, 2014
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Summer is just around the corner and lately I’ve noticed a lot of summer fruit returning to the supermarkets for reasonable prices. Through the week I bought a mango from Aldi for only $1.99 and strawberries are super cheap at the moment with 2 punnets only $3.50 at Woolworths. So when I can buy these fruits at a great price, I chop them up and freeze them in individual serves in zip lock bags for smoothies. Not only do I save money but it gets me organised to whip up a smoothie for hubby and the kids for breakfast in no time at all!   It’s as simple as 1, … read more

Cheese and Chive Scones …

September 21, 2014
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Scones are the perfect snack food … great for afternoon tea when friends stop by for a visit and ideal for an after-school treat. Recently on the blog I shared my recipe for Plain Scones along with my tips for ensuring you get a great result every single time … it’s all about the touch … the lighter the better! This is another of my favourite family recipes … Cheese and Chive Scones. These tend to be a little denser because of the cheese, so they won’t rise quite as much, but boy do they taste good anyway! Enjoy! Cheese and Chive Scones …   Print … read more

Apple and Banana Bread …

September 17, 2014
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If you’re looking for a delicious recipe for afternoon tea or something that can be frozen for school lunches, then this recipe is ideal … the sweetness of the banana and texture of beautiful chunks of apple will have you licking your lips and definitely wanting more. Enjoy! Apple and Banana Bread …   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 55 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 125g butter, chopped (at room temperature) ¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 1 ½ cups self-raising flour 1 teaspooon … read more

Spaghetti Bolognaise …

September 13, 2014
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Most families will have their own recipe for Spaghetti Bolognaise but, in case you don’t, here’s my version … so simple to cook, full of flavour and oh so tasty! When the kids were little and invited friends for sleepovers, I usually cooked “Spag Bol” because it’s popular with most kids and used to be a fairly safe bet. Enjoy! Spaghetti Bolognaise …   Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 25 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 6 Ingredients … 900g lean mince 3 celery sticks, chopped finely 2 medium … read more