A BLT salad for the approach of spring
This is a great salad for an easy weekday dinner. As the weather gets (dare I say it) a little more spring-like, it’s perfect:…
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Recipes for all occasions.
We love cooking and are always trying new recipes along with tearing the cookery pages out of magazines and newspapers. Here you have recipes and ideas to help you get started in the kitchen and build up your confidence as you get more adventurous.
Being creative, we like to rustle up the old tried and tested classics and experiment with new ways of cooking. Not sure what to do with that one last piece of cabbage? Got the wrong kind of sugar for your recipe? You’ve come to the right place.
Pasta pomodoro
This recipe is simple, plant-based and utterly delicious. If you don’t love chilli, reduce the amount or leave it out altogether. I would usually…
Vegan chilli
Don’t be put off by the rather long ingredient list and the chopping – once you’ve done that, you just leave it to bubble…
Granola for breakfast (or any time)
There’s always a jar of this granola in our house – a couple of spoonfuls with some fruit and (non-dairy) yoghurt is a great…
Lamb and Chickpea Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are one of my favourite meals in our weeknight dinner rotation because they’re easy to prepare, clean up is simple, and they’re…
Beef Carpaccio Salad
Start your festive feast in style with this beef carpaccio salad for four people. The secret to a truly stunning carpaccio lies in the sharpness of…
Biscuits for cheese
It’s been quite a year and I know lots of people are thinking about how to do things differently to celebrate this festive season.…
Festive roasted vegetables
I love this recipe and it’s so versatile. I used Brussels sprouts, carrot, sweet potato and some squash this time, but you can mix…
Perfect little scones for afternoon tea
I love this scone recipe – and, believe me, I have tried many. All in the interests of research, you understand. There’s something very…
Gravlax for a tasty starter
It all started when I was trying to decide what would complement a Scandinavian rye loaf. I am not a huge fan of pickled…
Tuna and beans in a delicious salad
I love this salad – it might seem like a strange suggestion for a cold rainy day, which is what it is today in…
Butternut squash soup
It’s squash time of year! I love a butternut squash, so I was pleased to see a magnificent specimen in my Oddbox delivery this…