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Sweet Chilli Cheese Scrolls

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Scrolls are super simple, quick and versatile. The only part of this recipe you really need to worry about is the basic dough, the rest is up to your imagination, it's kind of like a rolled up pizza.

Delicious and Simple Banana Cake

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Taco Muffins

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I'm so pumped about this recipe that I'm writing it up before I've even tasted the finished result. This is a leftovers inspired creation. We always end up with a small amount of beef left over when we have tacos. Sometimes it gets used for lunches but other times it just sits in the fridge until clean out day. I've been racking my brain trying to think of something to do with it and now, I'm sure I have the solution.

5 Minutes for Mum

Are you neglecting yourself? I've been meaning to trim my nails for about a week now. With that realisation there came another, I have neglected myself in almost every way. I have continued practicing the basics of course, showers every day and  brushing my teeth twice a day but apart from that... I haven't even moisturised! It's no wonder I feel like the dogs dinner and it drives home just how important self maintenance really is. It's not the same for everyone, I know, but there needs to be something in your routine that says, "I am looking after me in this moment." Just a few minutes is all it takes, whether it's smearing on a face mask , whipping up a mango smoothie or a short walk around the block, anything that benefits you and you alone. Too busy for you? I've seen mothers who work part time, ferry their children to and from various extra curricular activities, pay the bills, hang the washing, vacuum the floor and get dinner on ...

Easiest Pork Mince Salad - whatever you've got!

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If you have been following my posts, you may have noticed how fond I am of accidental meal success. I'm here to share another of my "thrown together with whatever I had" meals with you. Since it's Summertime here the idea of spending too much time in my sweatbox of a kitchen makes me literally sick to the stomach, this one will go on my list of light summer meals for good!