Finding joy in the everyday

I am all for quick evening meals, but they must not (as far as possible) involve opening cans and processed food. This meal fits the bill and its both yummy and healthy.  It is also a recipe that would be perfect for children to help if you are feeling a little tired!  Once again, this is not one of my originals, I found it at The Happy Larder blog and once again I made some very small changes.  Lamb and feta burgers with potato wedges, tzatkhi sauce and salad Mix together the following ingredients, crumbing the feta into small pieces. 500g lamb mince 150g feta (I only use Danish feta) 1 red onion finely chopped (could use brown) 1 egg 3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley salt and pepper   Make into burgers - size is up to you - big, medium or small. Rest in fridge for 15-30 mins. (you could turn these into meatballs if you wanted to) I made 9 burgers, medium size. Cook in frypan (or the barbecue/gr...

D uring the week I go searching for "the" recipe I plan to make on Saturday. I have to admit I am enjoying this little project I have set myself and even my dear husband wants to get involved and make a recipe occassionally himself.   This weeks recipe was " CHICKEN MAKHANI " from my 200 Curries cookbook, a book I have had for quite some time but never tried any of the recipes. Ingredients : 150g (5oz) unsalted cashews 2 tablespoons medium curry powder 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger root 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 100g (3 1/2 oz) tomato puree 150g (5 oz) natural yoghurt 750 g (1 1/2 lb) skinless chicken thighs cut into bit sized pieces 50 g (2 oz) butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cinnamon stick 4 green cardamon pods 1 teaspoon chilli powder 400g (13 oz) canned chopped tomatoes 150ml (1/4 pint) chicken stock 100 ml single cream 4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander, to garnish Method : In a non sti...