Latest recipes, kitchen notes and food ideas from MJ’s Fun with Food.
🥙 Tasty Easy Chicken Shawarma (Low Carb, High Protein)
Recipe Card 🥙 Tasty Easy Chicken Shawarma (Low Carb, High Protein) Looking for an easy, flavourful low carb chicken dinner that’s also high in protein? This Grilled Chicken Shawarma brings all the spice and sizzle of the Middle East to your kitchen. It’s juicy, deeply seasoned, and surprisingly simple—perfect for a weeknight meal or meal…
Cooking for one?
I wrote a short, practical guide on building simple, low-waste meals for one person — without batch cooking or stress.
Creamy Sweet Potato Curry: A Hearty, Flavourful Dish You’ll Love
Recipe Card Creamy Sweet Potato Curry: A Hearty, Flavourful Dish You’ll Love If you’re craving a delicious, comforting, and easy-to-make dish, this creamy Sweet Potato Curry is the answer! Packed with vibrant flavors from coconut milk, fresh ginger, and a touch of Thai red curry paste, this dish is sure to warm you up from…
Amazing meat balls and home made tagliatelle
Recipe Card Amazing meat balls and home made tagliatelle We recently had a meal at a local Italian restaurant, the meat balls were amazing and I decided to see if could create a similar dish at home. I wanted amazing meat balls, what makes a meat ball amazing you might ask? For me its a…
Interesting cost effective healthy 7 day meal plan for 2 just like that save some money and drop some calories
Recipe Card Interesting cost effective healthy 7 day meal plan for 2 just like that save some money and drop some calories Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive, and we’re here to prove it! Many people believe that nutritious meals require costly ingredients or complicated recipes, but with a little planning and smart shopping,…
Leftover Roast Chicken Curry & Quick Flatbreads
Recipe Card Leftover Roast Chicken Curry & Quick Flatbreads Leftover Roast Chicken Curry & Quick Flatbreads Ingredients Leftover roast chicken, chopped (approx. 2 cups) Leftover gravy (if available) Leftover roast veggies (optional) 1 white onion, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated 1 bell pepper, chopped 1…
Make a Healthy Crunchy Simple Salad For Lunch
Recipe Card Make a Healthy Crunchy Simple Salad For Lunch When it comes to lunch choices, a healthy crunchy simple salad without dressing is one of the best options you can choose. It is packed with nutrients, low in calories, and provides sustained energy throughout the day. While many people associate salads with being plain…
MJ’s 1-Hour Chicken Pie Really Easy Recipe
Recipe Card MJ's 1-Hour Chicken Pie Really Easy Recipe Looking for a quick and delicious homemade chicken pie recipe? This 1-hour chicken pie is packed with flavour, easy to make, and perfect for a comforting midweek meal. Serve it with fresh vegetables or perhaps crispy oven-baked chips for a wholesome, satisfying dinner. Ingredients Versatile: Adjust…
Easy Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Recipe So Simple To Do
Recipe Card Easy Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Recipe So Simple To Do Welcome to our delicious Chinese Chicken Fried Rice recipe, a classic and comforting dish that’s easy to make and full of flavour. If you’re craving the taste of a takeaway but want to avoid the extra calories and cost, this homemade version is…
Brilliant Baileys Ice cream easy no churn version
Recipe Card Brilliant Baileys Ice cream easy no churn version This is the no churn version of my Baileys ice cream. For the churning version go over to here and check out the brilliant Baileys churned version. – Brilliant Baileys Ice cream eat it before its all gone Servings: see recipePrep: see methodCook: see method…
Brilliant Baileys Ice cream eat it before its all gone
Recipe Card Brilliant Baileys Ice cream eat it before its all gone This brilliant Baileys ice cream came of an idea I had in the middle of the week. When I looked in the fridge I saw a tub of 330ml double cream with a date telling me it was time to use it! But…
Warming Carrot and Ginger Soup
Recipe Card Warming Carrot and Ginger Soup Welcome to our Carrot and Ginger Soup recipe, a simple, nourishing dish that’s perfect for any time of year. This easy-to-make soup combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the warming kick of ginger, creating a flavourful bowl of goodness that’s both comforting and healthy. Servings: see recipePrep:…
Amazing Peanut Brittle Meringue Roulade Recipe
Recipe Card Amazing Peanut Brittle Meringue Roulade Recipe Some of the best food comes when you least expect it! I was happily making some dough for my panettoni when I realised I had 4 egg whites left over. As ever I have a need not to waste anything so wondered what would become of the…