Simply Food By Mandy

This is no ordinary lasagne, as I made the bolognese/ragu with tiny chunks of beef rather than mince which gave it the most amazing texture and also was load...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Noodles, pasta and rice have been my absolute saviour since the lockdown began. They are a good source of carbohydrates for growing children and yo...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just as I thought I had nothing left to cook.... I remembered that I had one last packet of frozen prawns stashed in my freezer! Never one to be wi...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here is a simple and quick meal the whole family will enjoy. I made this with what was left in my fridge and you can so easily make it work for you...

AD | Now more than ever we are all creating recipes from our store cupboards. Here is a silky aubergine pasta recipe made using a gorgeous Chargrilled Auberg...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I made this yesterday and it got the thumbs up all round from my gang. Below I’ve given you my recipe but you can make it work for you depending on...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here is a really delicious recipe that hopefully some of you will be able to make at home. Although stocks are ridiculously low, things like bacon,...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I made this silky pasta dish last Saturday, it was ready in under 20 minutes and much to my delight was enjoyed by all. This would actually work re...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Growing up in the 80’s while all my friends were reaching into the freezer for a “Findus Crispy pancake” 😣 🤣 I was lucky enough to be eating good...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My boys have grown up enjoying a bowl of this most weeks their whole lives and they absolutely love it! Known as ‘Jewish penicillin’ or nowadays tr...

When Toby was a baby I had milk delivered twice a week. We moved and I never got around to organising it again. So you can imagine how pleased I was to find ...

Don’t you just love it when you can feed a family of 4 for next to nothing? This meal came in at approximately 80p a person and was thoroughly enjoyed by all...

We love a lasagne in our house, who doesn’t? This time I wanted to make it a little different and add another layer of flavour. To each layer of white sauce ...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who doesn’t love a juicy meatball in a rich tomato sauce? Well meatballs certainly get the two thumbs up from everyone in my family. Here I have se...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is so simple that it doesn’t really count as cooking. Ready in 15 minutes, beautifully healthy and can be made with whatever you have to hand....

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Without question, my Mum makes the best Bolognese sauce and both my boys agree. I think the secret is not to rush it and really caramelised the oni...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In our house we enjoy a delicious pasta recipe at least once a week. I regularly make a sausage pasta, but this time I fancied giving it a little k...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ready in just 15 minutes, all cooked in one pan and comes in at approximately £1.40 per person! What’s not to love? I’ve said this before, but I lo...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My boys are pretty good on the whole at eating, Toby eats absolutely anything in huge quantities. Charlie gives things a go, but isn’t keen on anyt...

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes it’s ok to cheat. We all lead busy lives and need something we can deliver to the table quickly. I have made this recipe countless times ...