Warming cauliflower and lentil dal A simple to make but very tasty cauliflower and lentil dal that makes a perfect easy weeknight option WARMING CAULIFLOWER AND LENTIL DAL One of my favourite ways to enjoy vegetables (and especially cauliflower!) is in a curry- and this is both simple and tasty. With the added filling power … Read more
Slow-cooker Mexican casserole A tasty mexican ‘dump dinner’ SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN CASSEROLE As you might know, I love a good ‘dump dinner’, where you can just throw all of the ingredients into a pot and forget about it. This is the first time I have tried quinoa in this type of dish and it’s ideal- it … Read more
Easy mushroom soup This mushroom soup is a great quick lunch option EASY MUSHROOM SOUP Mushroom soup is a real winner because it’s so quick and easy to do, but the flavour of the mushrooms gives it an incredible deep and savoury flavour that isn’t usually easy to achieve in such a quick soup. I’ve … Read more
Easy whole Tandoori roast chicken A roast chicken with a difference- easy to make and so versatile that you can serve it in lots of different ways! EASY WHOLE TANDOORI ROAST CHICKEN This is so simple that it barely qualifies as a recipe, but I thought it should be included as it’s one of those … Read more
Welsh Lamb Bombay hotpot A twist on a classic hotpot- tender and tasty bombay lamb curry topped with turmeric potatoes WELSH LAMB BOMBAY HOTPOT Disclosure: This is a commissioned recipe post for PGI Welsh Lamb A traditional meal made with lamb is a Lancashire hotpot and I wanted to have a go at mixing this … Read more
Mexican lime & chicken rice All-in-on Mexican inspired zesty spiced chicken with red pepper, tomatoes and baby corn cooked with black beans and lime rice. Mexican lime and chicken rice recipe I love how the lime in this Mexican lime & chicken rice recipe adds such incredible flavour and lift, and I love that Mexican-style … Read more
Mexican lasagne A tasty mexican layered lasagne MEXICAN LASAGNE Mexican is my go-to cuisine when I’m not sure what to cook as I just love the flavours, and it’s a great way to pack in lots of healthy vegetables and beans! I try to always keep a batch of my fajita spice mix in a jam jar … Read more
Slow-cooker tandoori beef masala An easy, filling and tasty curry with tender slow-cooked beef and a rich sauce SLOW-COOKER TANDOORI BEEF MASALA The slow-cooker is fantastic for a curry- it gives plenty of time for the flavours of the spices to develop, and for meat like beef and lamb, it ensures that you have tender, … Read more
Herby pork and bean stew A delicious, family-friendly stew, perfect for feeding a crowd and easy to pre-prepare HERBY PORK AND BEAN STEW Some friends hosted us for a gorgeous lunch on New Years’ Day, and cooked this absolutely beautiful pork dish. The recipe was an Ottolenghi one from the Guardian (you can find the … Read more
Oven-baked chicken cacciatore A richly delicious, family-friendly one-pot recipe packed with healthy ingredients OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN CACCIATORE Chicken cacciatore is a delicious Italian dish with a rich, rustic sauce. I oven-baked this, as I love it when chicken thighs are fall apart tender, and the tomato sauce has broken down to be rich and dark. Not … Read more
Herby lentil & potato stew A simple and hassle free stew full of savoury goodness Herby lentil and potato stew recipe A recently published study by the World Health Organisation concluded that eating more fibre reduces the chance of heart disease and early death. I’ve been conscious of how much fibre my family are getting in their … Read more
Salmon with Chilli, Lime & Ginger and a Zesty Mexican Bean Salad Try this simple, filling mexican bean and wild rice salad with a hot, sweet dressing alongside the saucy fish co. salmon with chilli, lime & ginger dressing SALMON WITH CHILLI, LIME AND GINGER AND ZESTY MEXICAN BEAN SALAD To celebrate the launch of The … Read more
