Diane Foster

@DianeScorpio (22)

Nottingham, England • Age 62

Joined myLot 1 year ago

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What Do You Add to a Basic Shop-Bought Pasta Sauce?

Diane Foster @DianeScorpio (22) • Nottingham, England 2 Nov 25

I always add extra chopped garlic. I pretty much double it for pasta (or curry) and let it sizzle first so the sauce tastes like I actually cooked.

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4 people

Three Pantry Items You Would Replace Immediately

Diane Foster @DianeScorpio (22) • Nottingham, England 30 Oct 25

If your cupboards vanished today, which 3 shelf-stable items would you replace first? For me, it would be olive oil, dried pasta, and black pepper. (And I always have Parmesan in the fridge)

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4 people

One-Pan Miracle: What’s Yours?

Diane Foster @DianeScorpio (22) • Nottingham, England 29 Oct 25

Name a true one-pan dinner you trust on a weeknight. Time, the main ingredient. For me, it's Mediterranean Salmon Traybake, which takes 15–18 minutes at 220°C. Salmon fillets with cherry tomatoes, sliced courgette, olives,...

one pan dinners

salmon recipes

mediterranean traybake

weeknight meals

healthy cooking

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5 people

Spices You Actually Finish Before They Expire?

Diane Foster @DianeScorpio (22) • Nottingham, England 27 Oct 25

Be honest: which jars do you actually use up before they go stale, and what do you cook that makes them disappear? Or do you just carry on using them anyway?

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7 people

Who Else Loves Breakfast for Dinner?

Diane Foster @DianeScorpio (22) • Nottingham, England 26 Oct 25

Be honest: do you ever skip the “proper” dinner and make breakfast instead? I’m talking eggs on toast, pancakes, a full fry-up, or beans and hash browns at 7 p.m. If you’re a fan, what’s your go-to plate and why does it hit the...

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10 people

What’s Your Typical Budget for a Weekday Dinner?

Diane Foster @DianeScorpio (22) • Nottingham, England 25 Oct 25

When it’s a regular weeknight, how much do you usually spend per person on dinner at home? I’m curious where most people land and what that buys you. What’s your number, and what’s on the plate for that price?

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6 people

Freezer Habits That Stop the Takeaway

Diane Foster @DianeScorpio (22) • Nottingham, England 24 Oct 25

When the “shall we just order in?” mood hits, the only thing that saves me is having a ready-to-go equivalent in the freezer. I’m curious: what do you keep prepped so you actually skip the takeaway? My favorite is a ready-made...

freezer meals

meal prep

takeaway alternatives

weeknight dinners

budget cooking

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4 people

After-Work Meals: 5 Ingredients You Actually Use

Diane Foster @DianeScorpio (22) • Nottingham, England 23 Oct 25

Hello from the UK! I’m a home cook who loves simple, tasty food that fits real life, not TV kitchens. I’m always hunting for quick wins after work, so here’s my question to you: “Five ingredients, 15 minutes. What’s your weeknight...

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2 people