Sarah Barnes, Author at Taming Twins

Teriyaki Chicken with Sticky Sauce

Published June 10, 2019, Updated March 1, 2021 27 Comments

This Teriyaki Chicken recipe with a delicious sticky sauce makes a brilliant, quick, healthy, midweek meal. No need to marinade, just stir fry Go To Recipe

Easy Banana Cake with Chocolate Chips

Published June 5, 2019, Updated March 2, 2021 32 Comments

An Easy Banana Cake recipe with chocolate chips. All mixed in one bowl, this bake is a winner for the whole family. Perfect for lunchboxes and Go To Recipe

Savoury Muffins with Cheese & Sweetcorn

Published June 3, 2019, Updated January 7, 2021 28 Comments

A quick and simple Savoury Muffins recipe. Packed with Cheese and Sweetcorn, these vegetarian bakes make a brilliant lunchbox filler, picnic Go To Recipe

10 Easy Chicken Marinade Recipes – For BBQ, Oven or Slow Cooker

Published May 29, 2019, Updated February 18, 2021 11 Comments

These 10 easy to prepare Chicken Marinade recipes are perfect for spicing up a boring chicken dinner! Freeze them, grill them, oven bake them or slow Go To Recipe

The BEST Oatmeal Cookies – Soft, Chewy & DELICIOUS!

Published May 27, 2019, Updated April 22, 2020 23 Comments

This easy Oatmeal Cookies recipe works every time. Soft and chewy, these are the best simple oat cookies around. Perfect for lunch Go To Recipe

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Published May 22, 2019, Updated February 18, 2021 8 Comments

The ultimate Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe – Smothered in honey and chipotle, this easy crock pot pork shoulder creates a delicious sticky Go To Recipe

Grilled Halloumi Cheese Bake Recipe

Published May 20, 2019, Updated February 18, 2021 26 Comments

This Grilled Halloumi Cheese Bake is a quick and healthy, vegetarian dinner. Delicious crispy, salty cheese slices on top of a tasty tomato vegetable Go To Recipe

No Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake

Published May 15, 2019, Updated February 18, 2021 6 Comments

This easy No Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is a winner every time. Simple to make and deliciously creamy, with a crumbly biscuit base, it is Go To Recipe

Chicken Pesto Pasta

Published May 13, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 1 Comment

This quick and simple Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe, is light but creamy, fresh and healthy! From fridge to table in under 30 minutes it is a perfect Go To Recipe

Vegetarian Moussaka

Published May 9, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

A simple Vegetarian Moussaka recipe. This classic Greek dish is made with aubergines, potatoes and courgettes with a creamy cheese topping. It is a Go To Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry – Easiest Ever Recipe!

Published May 7, 2019, Updated February 18, 2021 87 Comments

This healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry is SO incredibly easy. No browning, no preparation. Just leave it to bubble away and come home to the most Go To Recipe

Malteser Cake Recipe

Published May 2, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 7 Comments

This delicious Malteser Cake recipe, is full of the chocolate malt flavours of the classic treat. It's surprisingly easy to make, perfect for Go To Recipe

Baked Salmon Recipe

Published April 30, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 2 Comments

Simple and delicious, this Oven Baked Salmon is cooked with potatoes and courgettes for a one pan meal. Drenched in garlic, herbs and lemon it's quick Go To Recipe

Egg Fried Rice Recipe – Easy 15 Minute Meal

Published April 25, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 7 Comments

Dinner in 15 minutes? Don't mind if I do! This Easy Egg Fried Rice recipe is healthy, packed with vegetables, vegetarian and ready in a Go To Recipe

Healthy Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe with Cheesy Topping

Published April 23, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 2 Comments

This healthy Tuna Pasta Bake recipe, is made with a quick homemade tomato sauce and cheesy top for an easy comfort food dinner that everyone will Go To Recipe

Pork Casserole Recipe – Slow Cooked Mediterranean Style Stew

Published April 18, 2019, Updated February 18, 2021 9 Comments

Perfect for the oven or slow cooker, this Pork Casserole recipe is cooked in a delicious Mediterranean style tomato sauce, for a healthy, comfort food Go To Recipe

Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes

Published April 16, 2019, Updated March 10, 2020 4 Comments

These light, extra moist Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes are the perfect treat. Baked in just 20 minutes using a basic cupcake recipe, made even more Go To Recipe

Courgette Soup Recipe

Published April 11, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 2 Comments

This simple and tasty Courgette Soup recipe makes an easy lunch in minutes. Even children love it! It's gluten free, easily made dairy free and Go To Recipe

Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Published April 9, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 3 Comments

This easy Beef Enchiladas recipe is a delicious and tasty midweek dinner. Using minced beef and a healthy tomato based red sauce, all rolled in your Go To Recipe

Fish Stew Recipe – An Easy, Healthy One Pot Dinner

Published April 4, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 5 Comments

This easy, creamy Fish Stew recipe, has a sweet creaminess that kids will love. Based on a Brazilian style recipe, it's a really healthy, Go To Recipe

Oreo Cake Recipe

Published April 2, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 1 Comment

The Oreo Cake recipe is layers of moist chocolate sponge cake, sandwiched with Oreo buttercream filling, decorated with whole Oreo biscuits. This step Go To Recipe

Dahl Recipe – Easy, Creamy Red Lentil & Butternut Squash Dhal

Published March 22, 2019, Updated March 19, 2021 14 Comments

This easy, family friendly vegetarian Dahl recipe makes the perfect one pan midweek dinner. With red lentils, spinach Go To Recipe

Banana Muffins – A Quick and Easy Recipe

Published March 19, 2019, Updated February 18, 2021 33 Comments

Easy Banana Muffins - These simple, quick to make muffins are perfect for baking with toddlers, deliciously moist and make a yummy treat or a Go To Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe with Potatoes, Lemon & Olives

Published March 13, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

This Bacon Wrapped Chicken is a quick and easy mid week dinner recipe. Stuffed with herb butter and baked in the oven, it's also gluten free. THIS Go To Recipe

Mini Egg Fudge

Published March 8, 2019, Updated December 17, 2020 24 Comments

This Microwave Mini Egg Fudge is so simple to make; three ingredients: condensed milk, white chocolate and mini eggs made in just two minutes. It is Go To Recipe

20 Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work

Published February 18, 2019, Updated February 18, 2021 3 Comments

A whole month of Healthy Lunch Ideas all in one place - These make ahead, healthy lunch ideas for work or home are all quick and easy to make. Go To Recipe

Creme Egg Brownies Recipe – How to make the Perfect Creme Egg Brownie!

Published February 15, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 6 Comments

Deliciously gooey Cadburys Creme Egg Brownies. So quick and easy to make, they are the perfect Easter baking treat. Inspired by Nigella’s classic Go To Recipe

Creme Egg Rocky Road Recipe

Published February 10, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 17 Comments

Super easy, no bake, utterly delicious Creme Egg Rocky Road recipe. Great for bake sales and making with kids, the best Easter chocolate treat! This Go To Recipe

Shepherd’s Pie

Published February 7, 2019, Updated March 19, 2021 2 Comments

This easy, comforting Shepherd's Pie recipe is the perfect antidote to a cold winters day. It is also ideal for batch cooking and freezing ahead Go To Recipe

Easy Meatballs Recipe

Published February 1, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 1 Comment

This Easy Meatballs Recipe is perfect for a quick supper. This Italian classic recipe is a family friendly dinner that everyone will enjoy. Made with Go To Recipe

Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

Published January 20, 2019, Updated October 23, 2019 6 Comments

This easy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup recipe makes a family friendly lunch in minutes. Use frozen vegetables to keep things super simple. The child Go To Recipe

Nutella Muffins

Published January 11, 2019, Updated March 30, 2020 6 Comments

Easy Nutella Muffins recipe – These Nutella muffins are super easy to make, a basic cake mixture with the delicious addition of a spoonful of Nutella. Go To Recipe

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