Slow-cooker butternut squash and ginger soup This is a really simple to make and tasty soup SLOW-COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GINGER SOUP This is my favourite soup to make as I always have a butternut squash around (because they last for so long it’s perfect back-up food) and it really is so easy to do. … Read more
Bonfire Night stew A super-easy slow-cooker dish perfect for chilly autumn evenings and packed with goodness BONFIRE NIGHT STEW You may have seen the very popular slow-cooker campfire stew- this is a similar idea, but I wanted proper homemade baked beans instead of tinned ones for this. It’s so quick to make, with minimal work … Read more
Sticky plum chicken I adapted this recipe from Delicious magazine, chicken roasted with plums ends up sticky and juicy STICKY PLUM CHICKEN We had this as an alternative to a Sunday roast, and the whole family enjoyed it. The recipe was from Delicious Magazine but I made a few adaptations to their recipe to keep it low … Read more
Venison sausage and lentil casserole A satisfying and deliciously savoury casserole VENISON SAUSAGE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE I’ve often made sausage and lentil casseroles over the past few years, and venison sausages are a great choice for anyone looking for a lean option, as they are generally naturally lean, without being labelled as low-fat. I used … Read more
Honey-roasted butternut squash and sweet potato soup A rich and tasty soup- perfect for feeling cosy on a chilly autumn day! HONEY-ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO I created this recipe for Devon Life magazine , I love squash soups, especially in autumn, it really feels like ‘comfort food’. I think that roasting the squash and sweet … Read more
Apple BBQ pulled pork A deliciously more-ish take on bbq pulled pork using apples for natural sweetness APPLE BBQ PULLED PORK We went to a gorgeous ‘apple day’ a couple of weeks ago at Parke, a lovely bit of National Trust owned Devon countryside- not only did they have Dartmoor ponies bringing apples down from the … Read more
Slow-cooker salsa A lovely rich, spicy salsa. SLOW-COOKER SALSA I’m all for a jar of salsa and that’s usually what I will use if I’m having Mexican, but it’s so easy to do and I really fancied having a go in the slow cooker- this also means no need for the unnecessary amount of oil, … Read more
Apple pie porridge with maple syrup Creamy apple porridge scented with cinnamon and vanilla, served with golden maple fried apple APPLE PIE PORRAIDGE WITH MAPLE SYRUP Porridge really comes into its own in Autumn, it’s warming, filling, cheap and doesn’t have to be boring! I created this recipe when I was working with a maple … Read more
Vegan mushroom, chickpea and green lentil curry A tasty curry perfect for an all-in-one meal, wholesome and easy to reheat VEGAN MUSHROOM, CHICKPEA AND GREEN LENTIL CURRY This curry was inspired by one that my sister-in-law cooked when I was staying with her up in London- why had I never thought of combining chickpeas and … Read more
Carrot and coriander soup A classic, simple and delicious soup CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP Carrot and coriander soup has always been one of my favourites- it’s a fuss-free and easy soup to make, it’s suitable for the whole family (my fussy children will eat it!), and it’s also a great cheap soup to make in … Read more
Roasted ratatouille soup Rich, satisfying soup that is perfect for eating freshly made and for freezing in batches ROASTED RATATOUILLE SOUP If you’ve tried my Easy roasted ratatouille recipe then this may seem familiar. I love making a big batch of ratatouille because it’s such a versatile dish- I serve it as a side to lots of … Read more
Beef stroganoff Juicy beef strips cooked in a rich creamy smoky and sweet sauce with button mushrooms all in one pot Beef stroganoff recipe This healthier beef stroganoff is hard to beat. It’s all made in one pot and can be prepped and cooked in under an hour. To start, a base is made with … Read more
