Microwave Chocolate Layer Cake
I’ve long been a connoisseur of the microwave mug cake, but sometimes you want to eat with your eyes too and dig in to a giant layer cake covered with lashings of frosting. We’ve been having cooker issues for more than two months now, and at first, I was troubled about getting my cake fix until I applied some logical thinking and realised I just … Continue reading Microwave Chocolate Layer Cake
Plant-based Sugar Free Scones
When I’m baking, scones are rarely my top choice. Despite being a big fan of their subtle, crumbly deliciousness, they’ve never been something I make regularly. I always seem to forget how simple and quick they are and file them away in my internal “fancy recipes” file! However I decided to try something different today and was pleasantly surprised to rediscover they were unbelievably simple … Continue reading Plant-based Sugar Free Scones
Colourpop Garden Furniture Project, Part One
Our garden has been looking very neglected for a long time. We do try, but green-fingered skills don’t seem to come naturally to us, even the grass is stubby and scruffy! I’ve planted so many flowers and plants only to have them devoured by slugs and add to that some neglectful watering and you have a recipe for disaster.Bearing this in mind I decided to … Continue reading Colourpop Garden Furniture Project, Part One
Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Soup
The rain here today has been absolutely torrential; never-ending streams relentlessly pouring down. It’s the kind of weather that makes you want to hibernate (despite it being summertime!) but unfortunately we did have to go out so as a consolation, I made the ultimate rainy day comfort food for dinner – cheese toasties (dairy free) and soup.I always use Violife original block for cheese toasties … Continue reading Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Soup
Tasty Tuna & Rice Salad
I love to make dishes where everything is chucked in together, not only does it save on washing up (which is clearly a good thing) the variety of textures and flavours can really lift a few simple ingredients into something absolutely delicious. None of the ingredients in this salad are particularly remarkable by themselves, but served together, the taste is amazing. Everyone enjoyed this and … Continue reading Tasty Tuna & Rice Salad
Delicious Plant-based Ginger and Date Cake
One of the things I love about dairy and egg free baking is that I always seem to have the ingredients around. Oil and baking powder are definitely store cupboard staples in my house so any time I fancy whipping up a quick cake, it doesn’t take long before the dream becomes a reality! Whether this is a good thing or not remains to be … Continue reading Delicious Plant-based Ginger and Date Cake
Rainbow Spaghetti Sensory Play
I’m a bit of a magpie for bright colours and rainbow themes so this spaghetti really speaks to my soul! This is the second time I’ve made it and although dyeing all the different colours is slightly time-consuming, it’s well worth the effort. I found it almost mesmerising watching the humble strands transform into vivid hues, and when I’d lined all the colours up, I … Continue reading Rainbow Spaghetti Sensory Play
Spiced Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup
I’m always amazed when it comes to soup, that the simple act of blending creates such a flavoursome dish. Somehow, it can transform a real hotchpotch of ingredients from the dregs of the fridge into a tasty meal! If you served me a plate of boiled carrot and sweet potato sprinkled with curry powder with a ladle of stock, I wouldn’t be particularly thrilled, but … Continue reading Spiced Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup
Sticky Sugar-free Date & Banana Cake
Dates and bananas seem to feature a lot in my sweet recipes, I think because bananas are a fantastic substitute in an egg-free cake and dates are such an excellent sweetener when baking without sugar. This cake recipe is the perfect way to play to the strengths of both of these delicious ingredients. Not only do they make a winning taste combination, but despite this … Continue reading Sticky Sugar-free Date & Banana Cake
Butterbean Risotto
Risotto is always a winner in our house. It’s an excellent vehicle for disguising vegetables and it’s so easy to make into a hearty meal even when stores are a bit low on the ground. We love all sorts of risotto but I decided to make it plantbased today so added butterbeans for protein. Paired with spinach, leek, mushrooms and asparagus, it made a great … Continue reading Butterbean Risotto
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