Today I’m creating some easy vegan falafel. It’s all part of my new Veganuary regime where I’m making a big effort to increase the amount of plant-based foods in my diet. So I was so happy to discover this fabulous Falafel Kit from Kookaloney. It’s such a simple way to enjoy tasty Levantine food. The…
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Healthy Chicken Pho Recipe
Today I’m sharing my healthy chicken pho soup recipe. I’m always inspired by trying new food when I travel. It’s my favourite way to discover more about where I’m visiting and a great way to get involved in conversations with locals. And then of course I have to try and recreate the dishes I’ve loved…
Tomato and chilli sauce for pasta
It’s always great to have a raft of favourite recipes that are simple to cook and make use of mainly store cupboard ingredients. Which is why I love this zingy tomato and chilli sauce for pasta. It has just four ingredients and takes minutes to make and it’s great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike….
Creamy mushroom, spinach and sage pasta sauce
I always enjoy creating pasta sauce. It’s an easy way to use up all my leftover veg and herbs and a really quick dinner to make. I have made my own pasta on occasion but am so impressed by the range of stuffed pastas all our supermarkets are producing. And somtimes I just don’t have…
Pea, broad bean and asparagus frittata
I love a frittata. They are a great way to use up whatever I can find in my fridge. I also like delving through my freezer for frozen vegetables and today I discovered bags of peas and broad beans which is where this idea for a pea, broad bean and asparagus frittata originated. I also…
Vegetable curry Keralan style
One of the things I love most about travelling is all the new flavours you discover. And never was this more true than on our trip to Kerala in Southern India two years ago. I was constantly delighted by the array of delicious dishes that appeared as we explored this beautiful country. And a lot…
Spanish-style paprika sausage stew
I spend a lot of time in Spain (though not this year obviously!). I love the food – often it’s the simplest of dishes that are the tastiest. The key is choosing your ingredients carefully and this combination of flavours makes for such a beautifully rich Spanish-style paprika sausage stew that takes no effort to…
Pea and Parmesan Risotto Recipe
How to make Risotto – Pea and Parmesan Risotto. Risotto is the ultimate comfort food. A plateful of risotto is something I make for myself when I’m looking for an easy meal that I can put together from ingredients I have in the cupboard, fridge or freezer. Once I learnt how to make risotto, it…
Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Recipe
Supper in less than 30 minutes – Vegetarian/Vegan Sausage Pasta. If like me, you are trying to reduce the amount of meat in your diet, you may well have looked and wondered about vegetarian sausages. With the success of the Greggs Vegan Sausage Roll, I was keen to try for myself and bought a pack…
Easy Aubergine Parmigiana
Basil infused easy aubergine parmigiana – the perfect winter supper. Aubergine parmigiana is one of those versatile dishes I love. It works perfectly for vegetarians as the main course. And it also makes a delicious side dish to eat – with hake or cod, with a nut roast or with lamb dishes. And, this is…