Irish Stew
Irish Stew is one of my favourite winter warmers. It is not only a popular dish from Ireland but is a much loved dish the world over. It was traditionally made with mutton (sheep) but it is now often made with lamb and some people like it made with beef. Either meat...
Meat and Cheese Pie
Pies are a fantastic fast and fabulous meal. There are so many bakeries that make wonderful tasting pies. However, homemade pies made in my pie maker are a favourite of mine and my family. I’ve had my pie maker for years and use it regularly. It often comes...
Beef Stroganoff
One of my favourite beef dinner dishes is Beef Stroganoff. On reading about its origins I discovered the dish got its name after Count Pavel Alexandrovich Stroganov. It seems a French chef was working for this wealthy St. Petersburg family and created this dish for a...
Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine Meatballs are a fun twist on the traditional meatball recipe. They are a tasty mix made of mince, rice and onion baked in a rich tomato sauce. They get the name because when the rice is added and the mixture is rolled into balls, the rice sticks out and the...
Beef Tacos + Variations
From the outset I must say that Mexican food is one of my favourite foods. And one of my favourite Mexican dishes is beef tacos. It’s not exactly a traditional Mexican taco, as you don’t actually find tacos in Mexico made with beef mince. It is usually...
Hey, I’m Sharyn
I’m a girl who needs to eat while I travel, backpack or camp (and at home). I can’t buy every meal so, to save money I cook easy, cheap and nutritious meals. And you can too with my recipes designed for travellers, backpackers and campers who have limited cooking utensils and ingredients while on the go. Read More.