Hi, and Welcome to Easy Midweek Meals and More by Donna Dundas!
I’m Donna, and as a busy working mum, I know how hard it can be to fill meal plans every week, finding meals that the kids enjoy, that are tasty, filling, and reasonably healthy, often while shopping on a budget and keeping everyone happy.
That’s why I’m on a mission to help other parents, and busy people, find easy recipes, perfect for midweek meals, treat nights, and special occasions. Taking the stress out of meal planning and hopefully even helping you to have some fun in the kitchen.
About Me
I’m a thirtysomething (getting perilously close to 40 now, if we’re honest) mum, living in Sheffield with my husband and two kids.
When I’m not blogging, I run the website for my husband’s 28mm Miniature Painting business DundasMiniatures and I’ve recently completed a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing.
When I’ve got time, I like to read, and enjoy going to the gym, yoga, hiking and running. I’m not a big gym bunny, but I really really like to eat, so there has to be a pretty active balance!
I love baking, either on my own or with the kids. But, honestly prefer good old simple recipes. I bake birthday cakes for the kids, and I get so stressed out about it, I don’t know how anyone bakes for other people. If you are looking for fancy cakes, you won’t find them here!
What You Can Expect to Find on DonnaDundas.co.uk
But, if you are looking for straightforward, simple meals that families love and easy sweet treats and puddings then you’ve come to the right place!
I’m a big fan of keeping things as simple as possible. If I see a big recipe with loads of ingredients, things I’ve never heard of, 100 steps and 17 pans, I’ll think “what can I take out? What can I swap with something in my cupboard? How can I do it in one pan?”
I’m very much a use what you’ve got, or what you can afford, and keep things as simple as possible type cook, and I don’t think that you always need to use the best of everything or follow the rules to get a tasty meal.
If you and your family are eating and you are happy, it’s a win!
Some of my favourite things to make and share include:
Great Ways to Use Up Leftovers
Cooking with leftovers is something that I’m really passionate about.
I hate waste. I’ll do what I can to avoid it. While a sandwich is fine, there is so much more that you can do with leftover Sunday lunch meat. My Beef Stroganoff, Beef Ragu, and Lamb Curry are all perfect for cooking with leftovers.
Check out all of my leftovers recipes for some fantastic ideas.
Easy Midweek Meals
Midweek meals used to be the bane of my life. Finding time to cook around swimming lessons, homework, my work, husbands later shifts, school runs, and everything else, without just putting “spag bol” and “cottage pie” on the meal plan every week was so stressful!
Now, these meals are my favourites. Having some really simple meals in your arsenal, especially if they are things that everyone loves, makes life so much easier. Sausages are a big feature in our midweek meals, with sausage hotpot being a particular favourite.
If you need a little more inspiration, take a look at my easy midweek meal recipes.
Easy Loaf Cakes
Once you’ve got a basic sponge recipe, there’s so much that you can do in a loaf tin. From Lemon Curd to Nutella, I love a super simple loaf cake, and there’s not much better than a thick slice with a cup of tea in the afternoon.
Get in Touch!
I love hearing from you, and nothing makes me happier than seeing a picture of a bake or hearing that someone has enjoyed one of my recipes.
I don’t even mind a suggestion or critique as long as it’s helpful!
So please do get in touch.
You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
Or, email me here, or leave a comment on a post.
Work with Me
If you are a brand, or PR agency and would like to get in touch about working with me on a sponsored post, recipe development, or a product review please get in touch via my work with me page.
Where to Go Next
If you are looking for easy meals perfect for busy families – head to my Easy Midweek Meals index
Got a bowl of roast beef to use up – Try some of my Leftovers Recipes
Fancy an easy sweet treat – Give my Cakes, Biscuits, or Brownies a go.
I hope you enjoy my recipes, if there’s anything that you’d like to see, please do get in touch in one of the ways listed above!