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Confessions of a Single Mum

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

5-Cheese Meaty Lasagna

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It’s hard to imagine a classic lasagna recipe without lots of luscious cheese. Three of the most common types of cheese found in traditional lasagna recipes are mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan. This recipe builds on this delicious cheesy foundation with the addition of freshly grated Asiago and shredded Gruyere. This recipe is easier to prepare if you have the meat sauce prepared ahead of time. If you don’t have time or the inclination to do so, use your favorite prepared pasta sauce ... VIEW POST

One-Skillet Lemon Chicken Orzo

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This dish is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something quick and satisfying that won’t dirty every dish in your kitchen. This recipe pairs bone-in chicken thighs with lemony orzo for a hearty meal you can have on the table in just over half an hour. For this recipe, the chicken thighs are cooked with skin on to impart extra flavor, but removed for serving to save a few calories. ... VIEW POST

Healthy kids’ dinner recipes

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My kids are grown up now, but I still remember how difficult it was to come up with meals that were healthy, easy to make and that they loved to eat. I thought I’d share my own kids' dinner recipes for those struggling to know what to cook. I’ve made sure they’re all easy on the pocket, too. Milly Molly Mandy Potatoes I got the inspiration for this recipe from some old-fashioned books called the Milly Molly Mandy series, which I used to read to my children. The main character tucks into ... VIEW POST

Brownies for a Crowd

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Are you are looking for a great dessert that can be made in an hour, and feeds an army? Look no further! This brownie recipe is the perfect combination of chewy and cakey, has that amazing layer on top, and makes enough for 20-30 people. Win. Win. Win! ... VIEW POST

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

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

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