I’ve had this idea for so long but only just got around to making it. The early stages of pregnancy were a whirlwind of wanting to eat constantly but also feeling sick whenever I tried to cook, foods like potatoes and bread got me through and I found myself leaning towards carbs and sugar. It would … Continue reading
Did you catch my post about how to make the most of your freezer? I talk about bulk cooking as a way to feed yourself on a budget and make the most of any left over ingredients. To follow up with this post I thought it may be helpful to show you some of my … Continue reading
I love tomato based dishes, there is something so deliciously homely about a meal that starts with an onion and a can of tomatoes. I had my sister round for dinner last week and I cooked my puy lentil and tomato curry and she raved about it for days! In fact she’s put in an … Continue reading
Curried cous cous isn’t something that you see everyday however I think cous cous makes a perfect base to spices as it is a blank canvas that absorbs up flavours and holds them well. You could use rice to make this gluten free or if you have rice in the cupboard instead. Peaches have been … Continue reading
When you have a crowd to feed I always find it best to make something that isn’t going to keep you in the kitchen for long and can be made in advance. I had 9 big and little mouths to feed in a short space of time so I decided to make lasagna, thus meaning … Continue reading
Falafel has been my own little personal mission for the past few weeks! I love eating them but for some reason I’ve always just had shop bought ones, I wanted this to change – and fast! Shop bought ones are convenient and low fat but don’t have that satisfying, wholesome home made feel to them. … Continue reading
I love sunny days in the garden, I mean who doesn’t! Last weekend was so lovely I couldn’t bare to go inside even for a second to prepare dinner. So I grabbed my chopping board, knife and plate and prepped the whole dinner sat on the patio. It felt so natural sitting outside surrounded by … Continue reading
My friend from work was telling me about a salad she made using these Merchant gourmet lentils and roasted butternut squash and it sounded so delicious I just had to make my own version! I don’t buy ready prepared packet food often but I have always wanted to try these porcini and thyme lentils so … Continue reading
I’ve only gone and done it again…. Vegan, Easter, Pie! I am spending Easter with family and offered to bring something around as the vegetarian option, initially I decided to make the Layered Lentil and Cashew Cream Easter Pie from 2013, however my Aunt (the only other vegetarian) has a nut allergy so that was … Continue reading
Similar to Bolognese or stews I find that vegetarian Chilli is something I make regularly because it is great for using up vegetables that have been lurking around the salad drawer just a little bit too long. It is a perfect end of week meal to throw together before you do a new food shop … Continue reading
