2020 - Kj's Food Journal

Banana & Cinnamon Muffins with a Crunchy Oat Topping

By Keeley Spencer 12/06/2020Breakfast Recipes, Brunch, Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes, Vegetarian2 Comments

Homemade banana & cinnamon muffins with a crunchy oat topping! An easy treat with only a handful of ingredients! Use up those overripe bananas and make these tasty muffins for morning tea, lunchboxes or an anytime snack!

We’ve all been there. Having bought a large bunch of bananas, only to let a few become victim to now being an ugly shade of brown. You don’t want to eat them. The kids don’t want to eat them. So what do we do? Throw them out?

three bowls of chilli con carne with rice and tortilla chips

Chilli Con Carne with Homemade ‘Cheats’ Tortilla Chips

By Keeley Spencer 05/06/2020Budget Meals, Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, RecipesNo Comments

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This Chilli Con Carne recipe is the best thing for this Winter! A delicious stew of ground beef, tomatoes and a tasty combination of spices, this easy dish is the perfect weeknight dinner!

two beef burgers with lettuce, tomato, cheese, patty and horseradish sauce

Beef & Horseradish Burgers with Caramelised Onion

By Keeley Spencer 28/05/2020Recipes4 Comments

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These homemade Beef & Horseradish Burgers are an easy weeknight treat! Quick and easy, these homemade beef patties are made with ground beef mince, seasoned to perfection and paired perfectly with a special horseradish cream sauce and caramelised onions! Perfect for BBQ’s, grilling and family dinners!

Potato, Leek & Bacon Soup

By Keeley Spencer 13/05/2020Appetiser Recipes, Budget Meals, Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Recipes5 Comments

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A creamy and delicious Potato, Leek and Bacon Soup recipe that is an easy and comforting winter warmer! A hearty soup recipe that is a little twist on a classic with the addition of bacon!

Soup season is here! I’m happy! If anyone knows me, they’ll know that I just love a good soup. I mean, what could be better on a cold winter’s night than a nice bowl of delicious and comforting soup to warm you up?

a bowl of red tomato and mixed bean soup with fresh oregano

Tomato & Mixed Bean Soup – A Comforting Pantry Staple Recipe Using a Tin of Tomatoes

By Keeley Spencer 03/04/2020Appetiser Recipes, Budget Meals, Drink Recipes, Lunch Recipes, RecipesNo Comments

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A comforting and healthy Tomato & Mixed Bean Soup recipe made using pantry staples. Made with canned tomatoes and beans, this is a frugal meal for when you’re stuck at home and need a delicious dinner!

10 Recipes You Can Cook Using Pantry Staples

By Keeley Spencer 23/03/2020Articles, Budget Meals, Dinner Recipes, RecipesNo Comments

Stuck at home? Need meal inspiration using the odds and ends of your pantry staples? Don’t worry, I’m here to help! I’ve got 10 recipes that you can cook up using pantry staples! Beans and pasta don’t have to be boring…

a cooked square of golden puff pastry covered with apple slices and sprinkled with cinnamon and honey

Puff Pastry Apple Tart

By Keeley Spencer 09/03/2020Brunch, Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes, Vegetarian4 Comments

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This Puff Pastry Apple Tart is an easy dessert that’s still impressive! The flaky puff pastry and sweet sliced apple combo makes for the perfect way to end the evening! Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, drizzle on some honey, and the compliments will be sure to follow!

a plate of cooked diced potato, sausage, green capsicum and onion on a white plate

Potato & Sausage Breakfast Hash

By Keeley Spencer 02/03/2020Breakfast Recipes, Brunch, Budget Meals, Recipes2 Comments

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A cheap and easy potato & sausage breakfast hash recipe that will save you money and help to use up leftovers! A cheap meal idea to feed your family and be more frugal; the breakfast hash is a winning recipe!

a bowl of dark chocolate ganache surrounded by strawberries

Strawberries & Chocolate Ganache – an Easy 3 Ingredient Valentine’s Day Dessert

By Keeley Spencer 10/02/2020Dessert Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's DayNo Comments

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Love is in the air! It’s February and that means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so if you’re still looking for that perfect romantic treat to surprise that special someone, then look no further than my easy last-minute Strawberries & Chocolate Ganache! Whether it’s for him or for her, this chocolatey recipe is sure to win you some brownie points!

Danny’s Family Buffet – All You Can Eat Has Never Been So Good

By Keeley Spencer 07/02/2020Restaurant ReviewsNo Comments

Phone: 07 5524 4544

Address: Soorley Street, Tweeds Head South, NSW 2486

I wasn’t quite sure how to go about writing this review. The thing I love about writing restaurant critiques is bringing attention to terrific establishments that people need to know about. The thing about this place though, is that it isn’t like a normal restaurant.

The name really does say it all at Danny’s Family Buffet. Located in the middle of the Tweeds Head Golf Club, Danny’s is an all you can eat smorgasbord that is extremely good value at only $31.80 per person for everything and it’s, quite frankly; a place that everyone should know about.