Classic comfort food from my childhood, mince and tatties (potatoes) is one of those dishes that resolutely stays north of the border – or at least only travels from Scotland to England in the hands of someone who grew up with it. In my case, my father. His own father and grandfather came from Skye,…
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French Boulangère Potatoes
This is a dish for people who love potatoes. And a game-changer if you think that you don’t. Relative to Dauphinoise potatoes, its decadent, rich cousin, a dish of French Boulangère Potatoes can be frugal and even respectably low in calories. But boulangère potatoes are most certainly not lacking flavour. French boulangère potatoes are made…
Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup
This soup recipe is one that I love for its simplicity. Spicy tomato and lentil soup can be made with ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge and storecupboard. It’s warming, hearty and, depending on the stock you use, can be a vegan or vegetarian dish. It’s an incredibly forgiving recipe too. If…
Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils
Making a classic mince mixture with meat might not sound like part of a flexitarian diet at all. But, for me, rather than using a meat substitute and trying to fake the taste, I prefer to cut the amount of meat I use and add lentils and extra vegetables. That way, a single portion of…