Simply Food By Mandy

Wow, my first cookbook is now out in the big wide world and I could not be more excited about it. The response so far has been amazing...

Here is a lovely budget friendly midweek meal. Hearty, delicious, simple to make and something the whole family will enjoy. Serves 4 3...

It’s that time of year when one pot cooking comes into its own. Here is a delicious pot roast chicken which sits on a sauce that is full...

Serves 5 INGREDIENTS 175g digestive biscuits, finely crushed 150g unsalted butter - melted 100ml double cream 200g smooth dark chocolate...

I don’t often make cakes, so when I do I want them to be delicious! These gorgeous cupcakes are just the right balance of sweet and tart....

These delicious kebabs were cooked in the oven, but they’d work beautifully on a barbie.  If you are making the most of the last bit of...

My kids love an old school pud and I think if asked they’d both agree crumble is their favourite. Delicious with apples, pears, rhubarb,...

Here’s another one that went down well in my house hold. Really simple to make, but loaded with lovely flavour. I think if I made it...

Here’s a recipe that been on repeat for a while now since they went down a storm with my boy’s. Loaded with nutritious goodies and ready...

Here is a delicious way to make any leftover meat go further. Lovely with steak, prawns and chicken these tasty quesadillas can be made...

Pasta salads are such a crowd pleaser but they are also great in packed lunches. Even though there were just two of us eating this lovely...

Chicken Kebabs, Mango Salsa, Green Chutney with  Flatbreads Just as I was thinking about posting some slow cooker recipes, summer seems...

AD // Here’s how I make my Chicken & Chorizo Stew which pairs beautifully with the @cvnevino Cune Rioja Crianza. Cune Crianza is bursting...

I’m really trying to focus on budget friendly recipes that don’t sacrifice on taste. Eating on a budget can still feel opulent. These...

Clinging on to summer and reminiscing about about Spanish holidays gone by. Years ago my Dad use to take me to the Balearic’s every year....

I make ramen on a regular basis as it’s something we all really enjoy. Normally it’s made with whatever I have to hand, so each time it’s...

This recipe is so simple to make as I cheated and used a shop bought tikka paste. Spatchcocking a chicken is a great way to speed up the...

Quite possibly one of my favourite cocktails,…do I say that a lot? Transport yourself to Mexico with these bad boys, but be careful they...

Here is a marvellous marinade that is so versatile. Delicious on whole chicken pieces, or chicken fillets, it’s a marinade that I’ve been...

Today I went to a drinks party and met some of my new neighbours which was lovely. We all brought a plate of food and here is what I...