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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Egg-Free Mayo in Minutes
Egg-Free Mayo? Almost a contradiction in terms for me, but totally in keeping with the ethos of this site – and of course it’s vegan and vegetarian too. One of the best ways to make an egg-free mayonnaise is to use aquafaba – that’s the gunky liquid that you get if you open a can…
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…
Salad Soup – Frugal Fix for leftover salad leaves
In summer I manage to grow most of my own salad leaves. I pick what I need and never have leftovers (or if I do, the snails are just very grateful). But, with no greenhouse, once autumn kicks in, I’m forced into buying salads from the supermarket – bags of rocket and mixed salad, little…
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…
Pan Con Tomate Recipe
Today I’m making pan con tomate (bread with tomato), one of my favourite Spanish dishes. I first tasted this harbourside in Cabo de Palos when I was on holiday in Murcia in South East Spain where I spotted people ordering it for breakfast. I have it every time I visit now, with a glass of…
The Sourdough Saga – Sourdough Bread from Scratch
Lessons from a Sourdough Bread Novice. These days, it seems, everyone is making sourdough bread. Want to join in the fun? It’s addictive, but you need time and patience if you are starting from scratch. That said, once you have got the hang of things, it’s a cheap and easy way to provide your daily…
Broccoli, Stilton and Celery Soup
At this time of year, I seem to end up making a lot of soup. Perhaps my favourite lunch in Winter, a large bowl of wholesome soup with a hunk of crusty bread and butter is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. This Broccoli, Stilton and Celery soup is an old favourite that I vary depending…