Skewers on the BBQ are such a versatile and quick and easy dinner to make during the week, especially after work or late home from the kids after school commitments. I made there super delicious Chicken Basil Pesto skewers with the fresh Basil Pesto I made (this was the second batch). It as simple as […]
Review + Giveaway: D’Orsogna Spicy Chorizo Rainbow Pasta Salad
We are at Week 9 of 10 for lunch recipes created using the D’Orsogna Deli Fresh range and it is time for me to get creative. I have a colourful pasta salad for you that is easy to make and well balanced in flavour and texture. Perfect served warm or cold you will be putting […]
The Blog’s 4th Birthday Giveaway plus Lemon Meringue Pie in Glasses
Can someone please tell me where the last four years went? So much has happened since I first started Cooking For Busy Mums back when my first son was nearly 6 months old in 2010 that I can hardly believe I am still here four years on doing what I love and sharing recipes with […]
Review + Giveaway: D’Orsogna Croque Monsieur
I think I first need to translate what Croque Monsieur is, as I had never heard this name before and not sure I can even pronounce it correctly :). Google tells me it is a grilled ham and cheese sandwich which originated in French Cafes from about 1910, with the word croquer meaning “to crunch” […]
Cafe Quality Muffins at Home
With this recipe you will be able to make the most amazing homemade cafe quality muffins. The trick to getting the cafe quality consistency is moisture. The secret is the addition of an extra egg so three instead of the standard two most muffin recipes require along with yoghurt instead of milk and almond meal […]
Review + Giveaway: D’Orsogna 2 Min Double Smoked Ham, Mushroom and Parmesan Omelette
This week I made this 2 Minute Double Smoked Ham, Mushroom and Parmesan Omelette by Matt Golinski for D’Orsogna Deli Fresh. The first thing I noticed when I ate this was that the flavour of the Double Smoked Ham was really the standout of the meal, it was my first time having Double Smoked Ham […]
Rice and Chia Seed Pudding
I have fond memories of my mum making rice pudding for dessert and then also enjoying it cold the next day when it tasted even better. Here is a twist on the traditional rice pudding for you to try. The simple addition of a few tablespoons of Chia Seeds (find out more about them here) […]
Weeknight Dinner: Basil Pesto Chicken
This dish is a perfect weeknight dinner that you can have on the table in about 15 minutes. While your pasta is cooking your chicken and sauce will be cooked and your ready to go, now that is easy. I used my Homemade Homegrown Basil and Cashew Pesto for this recipe and it worked a […]
Homemade Homegrown Basil and Cashew Pesto
Last year I bought six little seedlings if Basil and six little seedlings of Marigolds in the hope they would deter pests from my tomato seedlings. Well that didn’t happen, the Basil and Marigolds flourished and the tomato plants still got eaten. Moving forward a year, after the Basil and Marigolds went to seed I […]