If you are fortunate enough to have a garden space, I really recommend the planting of a fruit tree. It will provide you with free fruit for years to come. One of my favourite ways to use the apples in my garden is to make chutney. It is a really simple way of preserving yourContinue reading “Spiced Apple Chutney”
Category Archives: Vegan
French Onion Soup
French onion soup is a very flavourful soup, traditionally made using sliced onions and beef stock and served with large toasted croutons covered in mustard and Gougere cheese. This is not a low fat dish, but a luxury to be eaten occasionally and savoured. For too long I had missed the bliss that is FrenchContinue reading “French Onion Soup”
Chestnut Soda Bread
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Chia and Linseed Oat Crackers
Simple healthy snacks are always good to have on hand, especially if, like my daughter and I, you find it all to easy to grab a packet of crisps when you’re in the mood for a munch. I wanted to find a way of getting oats and seeds into my daughter that didn’t involve addingContinue reading “Chia and Linseed Oat Crackers”
Jacket Potato With Spiced Lentils And Lemon & Coriander Yogurt
Jacket potatoes are such an underrated meal. I had more than my share of these while combining working from home and home schooling during lockdown. They’re so easy to pop in the oven and forget about while you get on with other bits. One thing I had struggled with though was unimaginative potato toppings forContinue reading “Jacket Potato With Spiced Lentils And Lemon & Coriander Yogurt”
Apple & Peanut Butter Scotch Pancakes With Blueberry Compote
This is a wonderful breakfast if you have guests. It has the perfect balance of nutritious ingredients with just enough flare to make it feel naughty. The caramelised apple really adds to the indulgence of this dish. You can make the pancakes ahead of time. Lay them out on a baking sheet, cover with tinContinue reading “Apple & Peanut Butter Scotch Pancakes With Blueberry Compote”
Frangipane (Bakewell) Mince Pies
There are many wonderful things that Christmas brings each year, one of my favourites being the humble mince pie. For me, the run up to Christmas is almost better than the day itself. As soon as December arrives, we sing along to Christmas songs, watch cheesy Christmas films, have the annual debate about the “rightContinue reading “Frangipane (Bakewell) Mince Pies”
What to do with a glut of green tomatoes
When clearing the raised beds at the end of the season there were lots of green and under ripe tomatoes and so this recipe was really created out of necessity, but I have a feeling it will be one I return to year after year. I have to say this chutney is one of theContinue reading “What to do with a glut of green tomatoes”