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Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Soup
There is a lovely smoky hum from the paprika and a gorgeous texture from the lentils and vegetables, it’s utterly divine.
Vegan Couscous Salad
A versatile couscous salad that can use up all kinds of bits and pieces – add some more protein too if you like
Mushroom Ragu Lasagna
A mushroom ragu lasagna for a budget family dinner. Swap the mushroom layer out for all kinds of different savoury mixes
Smoking Hot Brazil Nut Butter. Gorgeous, easy and at least 60% cheaper than shop bought
Brazil nut butter is incredibly easy to make, very delicious, and ones like this Brazil nut butter are a third of the price. Many things can be added – pumpkin seeds, raisins, hot or sweet paprika
Caramelised Onions
Onions are a flavour powerhouse. They are sweet, savoury and pungent all at once. Caramelised onions have all that umami flavour concentrated and are very useful
Damson Jam Cake
A wonderful cake made with jam where the jam is used as an ingredient – use up that home made jam sat in the larder!
Tomato Risotto – Risotto Pomodoro
Fresh tomato risotto made with cherry tomatoes from the garden, or use supermarket tomatoes, or a tin. Creamy and delicious, this simple to make recipe has 3.5 portions of your daily veg.
Easy Green Tomato Pasta Sauce
This is a delicious sauce made with green tomatoes, lemon zest and blitzed with thick Greek yogurt. Wonderful on pasta
Easy Red Lentil Nuggets / Patties / Fritters
Red lentils are packed full of protein, quick and easy to cook and very cheap to buy. So when I made this recipe, I couldn’t wait to try them. The red lentil nuggets are tasty just as they are, but you can dip them in good old tomato ketchup, mayonnaise or brown sauce. I like to make a dip of thick Greek yogurt and Pataks Brinjal pickle – yummy!
Chicken & Onion Pie
A chicken & onion pie with delicious short pastry and a gorgeous filling, from a series on how to make a chicken last a family a whole week
Chicken and Sun Dried Tomato Sandwich Paste
Chicken and sun dried tomato sandwich paste made with leftover roast chicken, or cooked especially. Simple, versatile and delicious.
Tomato and basil curd
Primarily, I wanted to make a sandwich filler / toast topper, but savoury curd can be used with savoury scones, on savoury biscuits, or even straight from the jar from a spoon, it’s very yummy! I’m using it here with a slice of hummus on toast as well.