How I Feed My Family Of Omnivores, Vegetarians & Vegans (Part 1)

The modern family has changed so much; It is now commonplace for there to be at least one vegetarian or vegan in a family. Here is a recipe you can use to satisfy the meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. It starts with a base that everyone can eat, to which you then add different ingredients such as chicken and chorizo, cheese or vegan cheese. Watch the video to see how to make it.

Easy Vegan Cherry & Coconut Flapjacks

There is something magical about the combination of glace cherries and coconut that takes me right back to my childhood. I have always loved baking and some of my earliest memories in the kitchen are of making cakes and biscuits with these two scrummy ingredients. I have to say I think I enjoy a flapjackContinue reading “Easy Vegan Cherry & Coconut Flapjacks”

Sweet Potato, Carrot & Clementine Juice (A Glass Of Sunshine)

Sweet potato, carrot and clementine juice. Probably the best breakfast juice you will ever try. This juice is incredibly delicious, super healthy and very very ORANGE!

5 Minute Pink Gin & Blueberry Jam

Traditionally jams were created for the purpose of preserving fruit. In this instance a jam has been created purely for flavour. This little concoction of naughtiness has a lower sugar content than jams usually do, however I can assure you that you do not miss the additional sugar. Plus, the pink gin is such aContinue reading “5 Minute Pink Gin & Blueberry Jam”

Spiced Apple Chutney

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”

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”

Pea & Ham Soup – Making the most of leftovers.

Wasting food is seen as a criminal offence in our household and, as a vegan living with omnivores, I tend to get very upset if meat is ever wasted. I understand that meat is a required part of my family’s diet and so, over time, I have developed little tricks to make it stretch asContinue reading “Pea & Ham Soup – Making the most of leftovers.”

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”

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”