So as you can see, my obsession with my new fave kitchen gadget (the slowcooker) continues. Here is a super tasty, easy curry recipe for all the family. Continue reading
Slowcooker Chicken Tikka Masala
29 Sunday Nov 2015
Posted in Food
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Tomato Chicken and Pasta Bake
17 Tuesday Nov 2015
Posted in Food
It’s amazing what you can do with a can of tomato soup. This is a souper (pardon the pun) easy, tasty pasta bake that you can throw together after a long day and kids love it.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 can (295g) of Erin or Campbells condensed cream of tomato soup
1 soup can of water
2 1/4 cups of uncooked pasta (penne or fusilli works well)
3 sliced chicken breasts
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen sweetcorn
Black pepper
1/2 cup of grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Method:
- Mix soup, water, pasta, chicken and vegetables in a shallow ovenproof casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with cheese and black pepper. Cover the dish with tin foil.
- Bake at 190 degrees celsius until chicken is cooked through and pasta is tender (about 45 minutes). Remove cover and pop it under the grill for 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Serve on it’s own or with a green salad.
Enjoy,
Dublin Mummy x
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Review|Una Brennan Rose Hydrate Intense Moisture Mask
12 Thursday Nov 2015
Posted in beauty
This is probably one of my favourite face masks that i repurchase and always have in my bathroom.
If your skin is dry or dehydrated, this mask will boost moisture levels and quench thirsty skin in five minutes leaving your skin feeling replenished and soothed. It contains some great ingredients including vitamin E, white willow extract, urea and marshmallow extract.
This mask is suitable for even the most sensitive skins. I can testify to this as i used it liberally post-babies during my most dry and blotchy sensitive skin phase.
It has a thick creamy white opaque consistency and a has bit of an ‘old lady’ musty rose scent which isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. It is recommended to use the mask once or twice a week on a thoroughly cleansed face and neck, leave for five minutes and rise with lukewarm water.
If your skin is quite dry, dehydrated or sensitized i would recommend applying a thick layer before bed and leaving it overnight to for maximum benefits. It is one of those creamy masks that sinks into the skin so it won’t rub off on your pillows. You will wake up with your skin feeling plumper, nourished and more radiant.
Una Brennan Rose Hydrate Intense Moisture Mask is €11.99, a really great price point for such a good product. I would certainly pay double that and the tube lasts for ages.
Dublin Mummy x
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Creamy Cauliflower, Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
02 Monday Nov 2015
I whipped-up this soup in a hurry last week before my girlies (aka my sistas from anotha mutha) called over for lunch. The soup turned out really well and the girls have all asked me to share the recipe which is always a good sign.
I use frozen veg which makes this soup very quick and easy to make. This soup freezes really well too. 
Serves: 6 people
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion chopped
2 large garlic cloves crushed
1 large potato peeled and quartered
600g bag of frozen broccoli
600g bag of frozen cauliflower
1 veg stock cube
100ml cream
100g red cheddar grated
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
- Heat oil in a large pot, add the onions and sweat for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic to the onions and cook for a further minute.
- Add the cauliflower, broccoli and potato to the pot and give everything a good stir.
- Pour boiling water from the kettle over the vegetables until they are just about covered in water. Crumble in the veg stock cube and season with plenty of ground black pepper. Give everything a good stir.
- Cover the pot, bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to simmer. Let the soup simmer until all the veg is cooked (about 20 minutes).
- Next blend the soup until smooth in a liquidiser or using a stick blender. Once the soup is blended, stir through the grated cheese and cream until all the cheese is melted. Season to taste.
Enjoy,
Dublin Mummy x
