Bramley Apple Baked Oats

Another variation on baked oats and the great thing about this one is i hadn’t realised that the apple sauce i used is 16 cals per tablespoon that really shocked me! I can see more apple sauce type puddings coming onto my website very soon lol.

I made this version slightly different to the ones on the ramekins either one are fab just depends which suits your taste best

Yorkshire Puddings Cooked in a Halogen Oven

For the last year or so i have cooked my yorkshire puddings in the halogen oven and it works well and when you only need a small amount of puddings this is a fantastic way of cooking them.

The yorkshire pudding batter i use is based on the 1 cup of each ingredient recipe which is ratio based again when you only want a 4 puddings this mix is perfect

My halogen and the silicone ramekin moulds i use can be found on my Amazon Shop linked here https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/julesthelazycook

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole OR Pie using Colman’s Casserole Mix

When you are pushed for time this is a fantastic meal which will take you 2 mins to prep and if like me you are going to pop it all in the slow cooker you can then walk away and get on with your day.

I used a sachet mix today its not designed to be used in the slow cooker but it works perfectly well so don’t be afraid to use it.

You can serve this many different ways in the below videos you will see i have served using sliced potatoes making a kind of hotpot dish or i have topped it mashed potato which also worked really well, a very versatile dish that you can adapt to suit your family. I have also used the casserole to make a chicken pie and this is one of my favourite recipes especially during the colder months.

Topped with sliced potatoes
Topped with mashed potato

The Vegetable chopper i used can be found here https://julesthelazycook.co.uk/category/product-review/

Below is the full step by step video of how i cooked the meal and the serving options available the potatoes i used were from Cheshire farm their website is https://www.cheshirefarmchips.co.uk/

In this version I followed the recipe from above
then topped it with light puff pastry
the dish I use holds 3 portions and takes approx 100g of pastry

Slow Cooker Chicken & White Bean Soup

Another fantastic easy recipe for a filling Winter Soup and one that will keep you fuller for longer. Its now 2024 and im in the process of trying to update all my older recipes so i decided to change this recipe slightly by cooking it in the slow cooker and adding chicken to add more protein which is always a good thing in any recipe.

There isn’t anything complicated about this soup it batch cooks well and freezes well and is really worth making.

The slow cooker and vegetable chopper i use are on my Amazon Shop press the link then press IDEAS LIST then look under kitchen gadgets https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/julesthelazycook

Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff Gnocchi Bake

There is only one way to describe this meal and that is WOW for such a simple recipe it really does pack a punch and makes a perfect Meat Free Monday Meal.

You will see I used Tigg’s Mustard and Pepper Sauce this can be found in Tesco in the salad chiller isle BUT dont think thats all you can use it for as you will see i used it to create the stroganoff sauce and it works a treat as the sauce has a sweetness to it that lifts the dish perfectly. After using the Tigg’s sauce last night it has given me so many more ideas of ways to use it so watch this space – i would definitely recommend picking a bottle up.

Cheats Beef Pie (Ready In 10 – 15 Mins)

The start of a new feature for my website “Storecupboard Recipes” this is something i know im going to love as it will be utilising all those tins and packets stored away that we never use (well i know i dont lol)

Christmas is nearly here and we are all super busy and all trying to stay on the diet plan of choice so im hoping these short cut cooking hacks will help get a fab family meal onto the table in record time. For the pastry you can use any shape or size which if following a diet plan will reduce calories, syns or points.

I have created this pie using beef brisket in Gravy which can be found in the chilled Isle in Tesco and I have also used a tin of Tesco lean stewed steak in Gravy.

This pie is 3 portions I used a tin of Tesco Lean Stewed Steak Pastry weight for this pie dish is approx 100g I used Tesco Light Puff Pastry.

Sausage Pinwheel

This is just a really fab way of adding a little bit of something different to a meal and it doesn’t take much effort to do it either. The sausages i used are Heck Chicken Italia you can use any you like but it works best with sausages that come in links.

Sticky Korean BBQ Chicken

This is a really easy recipe and makes a perfect quick meal when you are busy or you can build it into a weekend #fakeaway.

The key to getting the sauce sticky is to have patience once the chicken is fully cooked turn up the heat and start reducing the sauce, keep taking the pan off the heat and allowing the sauce to cool slightly as this will let the honey solidify. If the sauce is still too runny put it back on the heat and keep repeating this process until you get the consistency you want.

It takes very few ingredients to make the sauce which will work perfect with chicken, pork, or prawns.

These are some of the Korean BBQ Sauces i have used if you cannot get hold of the Heinze sauce you can use any of the below these are both in Tesco but I’m sure you will find them in other supermarkets. The one I’m currently using is Crucials Korean BBQ sauce which i picked up from Home Bargains

Facebook Page Hacked

Hi everyone i don’t even know where to begin im absolutely devastated that my Facebook page Jules the Lazy Cook has been hacked and i have no idea how to get it back.

I have been trying since 4.30am this morning to contact Facebook without joy they really dont seem interested in talking to anyone never mind me and right now i sat not knowing which way to turn

If you want to contact me you can do so via messages on instagram or on my Youtube (Jules The Lazy Cook)

Please bear with me im doing everything i can to try and get control over my page again.

Slow Cooker Winter Chicken & Vegetable Soup

I love soup but during the winter months but it doesn’t always fill me up so i decided to create a range of “Fuller For Longer” recipes which will have all the elements to give a lovely filling soup.

When you are trying to lose weight you need to feel full and satisfied after eating and the added ingredients in this soup will help you with that regardless of which diet you are following.

Although i have given a recipe for this soup it really is about using up anything you have in the fridge that is heading for the bin making it perfect for dealing with food waste.

This soup makes 4 portions it will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days and it freezes well too.

All my recipes fit in with the Slimming World Diet and Calorie Counting.

Vegetable chopper and the slow cooker i use can be found on my Amazon Shop here is the link  look under kitchen gadgets https://julesthelazycook.co.uk/category/amazon-shop/

Ham & Mushroom Pie

This is a brilliant recipe for using up all that leftover ham or gammon from Sunday dinner. It’s also great for using all those vegetables lurking in the fridge that aren’t looking their best.

The pie i made was 3 portions and used approx 100g of pastry to top it, however you could make individual pies and use a smaller amounts of pastry to reduce calories, syns or points.

I used Primula cheese but you can use any cream cheese you like or whichever one suits your diet best.