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
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
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
Takeaways and restaurants are often tricky if you have allergies, and when it comes to soya sensitivity, the entire Chinese cuisine can pretty much be ruled out. This is such a shame as there are so many amazing dishes that I would love to introduce my son to. He’s a real foodie and would absolutely love the variety of flavours and taste sensations that Chinese … Continue reading Soya Free Chicken Fried Rice
Like most areas of my life, my style (If you can call it that!) of cooking is very haphazard and erring on the side of laziness. I’m a big fan of one pot meals where you just chuck everything in and wait for the flavours to develop. They’re always big on taste and low on mess which ticks all my boxes. Usually I bring out … Continue reading Chicken & New Potato Tray Bake
There’s nothing better than coming home to the smell of dinner ready and waiting for you. This is why our slow cooker is hands down my favourite kitchen item. As if by magic, it can transform a handful of ingredients into a delicious dish, brimming with flavour and mouth-wateringly tender. One of the meals I make most in my slow cooker is curry. The hours … Continue reading Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
I’ve long been a fan of rich flavours, from desserts to dinners, creamy options will always be my first choice. This is why leek and potato soup is one of my top favourites. With its silky texture and savoury taste, it ticks all my boxes plus, it’s such a hearty soup it can easily be a main meal. Since the creaminess is one of the … Continue reading Creamy, Dairy-Free Leek and Potato Soup
Pea and mint is one of my favourite flavour combinations, the fresh, zesty tastes perfectly encapsulate springtime for me, and during this freezing weather, gazing at daffodils and dreaming about spring arriving seems like an excellent use of time. But, while it is still cold, cosy food is definitely called for, so this risotto is an excellent way to embrace winter too. We added some … Continue reading Perfect Pea & Mint Risotto
When I started making packed lunches I naively hoped to be the kind of mother who lovingly shapes their offspring’s sandwiches into dinosaurs and creates works of art from a few pieces of carrot and pepper, however the reality is quite different. When scrabbling around an empty fridge minutes before you need to run out of the door, food sculptures aren’t really top of the … Continue reading Decadent Dairy Free Banana Cake
If I had to choose a favourite bean it would definitely be the butter bean. I love the creamy texture, subtle taste and the versatility of this humble legume. It lends itself perfectly to so many dishes, from Mediterranean stews, to summery salads and even houmous. Today we incorporated them into a Mexican inspired dinner and made butter bean enchiladas, delicious! We topped ours with … Continue reading Vegan Butterbean Enchiladas
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