My husband Howard’s parents came to visit last weekend. We had a lovely day and they stayed for dinner in the evening. I made this soup which everyone really enjoyed. It was a very quick, simple and easy recipe to …
Category: Dinner
Lime, Cumin and Coriander Hummus
Lime, cumin and coriander hummus is a great dip to have as a snack or it could be used as part of a meal too. I enjoyed it on a Saturday lunch time with sweet potato wedges, while my family …
Slow cooked Pork with Pumpkin, Apples and Sage
Slow cooked Pork with Pumpkin, Apples and Sage is a delicious dish that can be enjoyed during the week or at the weekend without too much hassle. If you have a slow cooker it is one of the best ways …
Coconut, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry (Vegan)
Curry was one of my favourite take-aways, well, when I ate take away. Since giving up sugar I don’t eat a lot of fast food but I love making my own curries nowadays. Coconut, sweet potato and chickpea curry is …
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Leftover Herby Chicken Stew and Mash
Herby Chicken Stew is a great way to, yes, eat more herbs, but also to eat the leftover chicken. I made this stew on Sunday in the slow cooker as I’ve had some leftover chicken in the freezer for a …
Winter Fruity Beef Stew
Winter Fruity Beef Stew is a beautiful rich stew that Howard, Ted and I all enjoyed last Sunday. We cooked this dish in the slow cooker but if you do not have a slow cooker, there is a recipe for …
Meatballs with a tomato sauce and rice
Meatballs is another quick, simple and easy recipe to follow. We ate this meal at the weekend and we throughly enjoyed it. It could easily be made into a quick mid-week meal too. We always try to buy local produce …
Spicy Plum Compote
Plums are coming to the end of season but I wanted to share with you this tasty recipe. Spicy Plum Compote is a great addition to homemade muesli (recipe coming soon to http://www.alexisrealfoodwagon.com), yogurt and at the weekend I added …
Cheesy Pinenut and Tomato Pasta
Last week I brought pinenuts and spinach from the shops as I wanted to try a Jamie Oliver recipe. Part of the meal would have been green and Ted is not a great fan of anything green. I was going …
Three Vegan, Vegetarian or Meat Eater Bean Stew (Slow cooked or on the hob)
Three Bean Stew is a delicious, warming stew that is perfect on a cold winter’s night. It’s a really healthy stew that is suitable for both kids and grown ups. My son Ted loves kidney beans so it’s always a good …
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