I am all about speed. Well speed in combination with sustainence. And simplicity.
OK so maybe I’m not all about speed.
But I do love a nourishing morsel that comes together in moments which this lovely chap very much does!
Continue reading “RECIPE: QUICK FISH PATÉ”
I love cauliflower & need no excuse to have it as the main player in pretty much any meal.
Case in point being these GLORIOUS crispy cauliflower steaks.
For those less cruciferously inclined however I know cauliflower cheese can be a winning way to sneak this beauty into meals without backlash but the original imagining is a bit….well it’s not exactly winning any nutritional awards now is it.
So I made my own. And I made it green. And it is delicious.
You can also of course use actual cheese if you so desire.
Continue reading “RECIPE: SUPERCHARGED CAULIFLOWER (NO) CHEESE (VEGAN, GLUTEN & GRAIN FREE)”
My obsession with hummus is something I’m actually quite proud of, I could eat the stuff for 3 meals a day forever no questions asked. Unsurprisingly therefore it is an omnipresent member of my fridge family & will feature on a regularly rotating basis in a number of guises.
As a fun little spin on my bean based best buddy today I bring you a lovely warm version made with fabulous fava beans. For those unfamiliar, fava are a variety of broad bean so their texture is softer & I tend to find people digest them more easily than other beans, pulses & legumes. They are still wonderfully rich in plant based protein, fibre, minerals such as potassium, manganese & iron however, as well as boasting a bounty of vitamins including 40% of your daily requirement of folate (B9) per serving.
Continue reading “RECIPE: WARM FAVA BEAN DIP WITH BAKED LASAGNA CRISPS”
There is something about a pasta dish that just sings comfort. Kids love it, adults love it, it’s quick, it’s easy, it satisfies & it sustains.
But it’s also the most incredible backdrop for a whole host of veggie & flavour laden things to take hold. So sorry classic tomato but there’s a new seasonal spring chicken in town & it’s here to sweep the limelight rug firmly out from under your feet!
I personally find organic brown rice penne the perfect partner but should you be more of a wholewheat spaghetti or spelt fusilli kind of family then by all means pick your preferred pasta & run with it. You can also replace the asparagus for a head of broccoli should you wish to make this at other times of the year.
Continue reading “RECIPE: CREAMY ASPARAGUS PASTA (GLUTEN FREE & VEGAN)”
I would never be able to land on a favourite food, but I definitely can say there are things that I can always eat & eat in abundance. One of them being this simple fruit compote.
And that’s because it’s delicious.
But then if we look at the layers of dietary application of this simple little wonder we have additional reasons to delight in & enjoy it too.
Continue reading “RECIPE: SIMPLE APPLE (& PEAR) PURÉE”
Who remembers when your mama told you you weren’t allowed to eat her preserves with a spoon……yeh mine still does that so I just have to make my own for snacking on these days….!
In the land of conserves, jams & jellies there really aren’t many that you can find where the first ingredient isn’t sugar (because that’s the classic way of making the thing isn’t it!). Now chia jam is delicious & a great option but it is slightly different in terms of consistency & shelf life.
So welcome to the stage the new kid on the block. Drumroll (& toast preparation) please.
Continue reading “RECIPE: Real Strawberry & Orange Jam”