A cheat meal, but not as you may know it! My version of a cheat meal has nothing to do with reverting away from healthy eating, but more to do with a haphazard attempt of making a 'homemade' meal for Tizzy. Like a lot of parents I'm seriously short on time during the week but still want to eat something decent.
My take on these meals usually involve taking a shortcut or two to save time! I thought I would start sharing some 'recipes' here for anyone else that it may help and for a bit of inspiration for myself when I am feeling indecisive!
First start off with a roasting dish/pie tin of some kind! This one i've acquired(borrowed/stolen) from a neighbour who kindly made some blackberry pie with Tizzy!
Then you need a pack of mince relative to the size your your family (see I told you it was haphazard), some frozen veg, some microwavable mash (frozen or the other veriety) sometimes I use carrot & suede mash to make it a bit healthier, some gravy granuals and a small bit of cheese!
I brown the mince off in a pan and at the same time boil or microwave the veg, when they are ready I pop them in the dish together and cover lightly with the gravy, when the mash has been microwaved i place it on top (usually after i've added some butter/milk to the mash) and put some grated cheese on top. Pop it in the oven for 15-20 mins and viola you have a 'homemade' cottage pie, just add what you want to the side.
And don't laugh! It works for me....Think of all that time saved peeling spuds...You're welcome!
Josephine x
