This started off as an idea for a nice little festive dinner party starter but I think it would actually suit a party/ lunch buffet much more! The delicious bubble and squeak can be made into miniature bite sized cakes and served piled up next to bowls of the sauce and salad for people to … Continue reading
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Canapes Two Ways: Bean Puree Bruschetta and Mixed Mushroom Polenta – Virtual Vegan Potluck!
I love canapes! I love being at an event where people are walking around with little trays of delicate little bite sized treats or at a party where canapes are more of a “finger food” buffet. I think it’s because without eating a huge meal you can taste lots of different dishes and experience different … Continue reading
Coconut, Cherry and Dark Chocolate Cake
I know it’s not the end of the month but today I made my own recipe of a cake and had to share it! I might try another of my ideas next week or I may call it a day on the cakes because I am having to visit the gym more frequently I absolutely … Continue reading
BBQ no. 2 – Giant Cous Cous Salad, Sundried Tomato Humous and Beetroot Burgers!
We were really excited this weekend because we have been living in a house with a garden for over a year now and we are finally having a BBQ! Last year was very hectic and we didn’t invite people over for the first few months over summer because we had lots of belongings in boxes … Continue reading
Bank Holiday BBQ: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers and Root Veg Tortilla
For this years August Bank Holiday we planned a big family bbq at Scott’s parents house. Parties with the in laws and the extended family are always so much fun, we put up a big marquee and lined it with fairy lights and bunting and at the end of the garden is a bar with … Continue reading
Spring Vegetable, Goats Cheese and White Bean Pie: Meat Free Monday
I wanted to make a special dinner for me and Scott which we could both enjoy and would feel like a treat. We’ve been really healthy recently getting ready for the summer so we definitely deserved it! I’ve been wanting to use filo pastry again for a while because there are so many different things … Continue reading
My Second Vegetarian Dinner Party!
I really enjoyed having family over for dinner in January (see that post here) and being able to cook for everyone felt very good so I thought I’d do it again! I’ve always wanted to throw dinner parties but this year is the first time I’ve really been able too because we finally have a … Continue reading
My first Veggie Dinner Party!
At Christmas I told my grandad that instead of buying him the usual ginger cookies and a bottle or red I’d instead like to take him out for a nice dinner. He came back promptly saying he’d much prefer it if I cooked him a meal as a present as it would be more special. … Continue reading