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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

Beefy Noodles

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Beefy noodles has become kind of a staple in my house. It is stick-to-your-ribs, guaranteed that my kids will eat, FAST, easy cooking. Nothing fancy here. I sometimes refer to it as my home-made Hamburger Helper, only with ingredients that I can pronounce. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, including popping a vegetable in the microwave or oven. Start out by putting a large pot of water on to boil. Then cut up ½ an onion and saute it over medium heat with about 2 TBSP of oil or ... VIEW POST

Gin For Beginners- Hints And Tips For The Best & Most Simple Serves

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Let's paint you a picture. It's a Friday, it's been a long week running around after the kids, maybe you worked too, partner as well, between deadlines, all the insanity of the week you are exhausted. You say "sod it" and you order a takeout for minimum effort, then finally the kids go to bed. Then you can finally sit in front of the TV watching something super cosy, a scented candle or 2, low lighting and you are wearing brand new PJs! Inhand you have an ice cold gin & tonic, maybe it's a ... VIEW POST

Let's take a trip down memory lane. Cast your mind back a few years, maybe it was in your teens, perhaps it was only a matter months ago but I'm sure you can easily remember a time when you hated gin. Perhaps you got a little too merry on cheap gin and then there mere thought of it makes you iffy, that's putting it politely!

Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion & Dijon Cream Sauce

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This is a unique pork chop dish for when you are in the mood for something different. It only takes about 30 minutes to throw together and get into the crock pot in the morning, and then in the evening all you have to do is either mash some potatoes, or boil some egg noodles with a vegetable on the side for a delicious, easy, filling meal. Start out by seasoning some boneless center cut pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic salt, onion powder, and Lawry's seasoning salt.  Make sure they are ... VIEW POST

Tuna Salad

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Pasta salad always reminds me of summer. Every BBQ, every picnic, every pot-luck; it just isn’t right without some sort of pasta salad. Tuna salad is one of my favorites. It is fast and easy to throw together, and is always a crowd-pleaser. This is my favorite recipe. Start by boiling your pasta to al-dente. I prefer to use small shells or macaroni, but you can use almost any kind of small pasta. Just pick your favorite. While the pasta is boiling, mix together your sauce. Mix the tuna, ... VIEW POST