Soups and stews are super quick and easy. For me, as a mum with an occasionally hungry boy, I love foods that do not take long to cook or prepare. Tomato, red lentil and basil soup is really simple and …
Three Bean Chilli (Vegan)
We love chilli in this house but if you read my blog, you will know that we only really have meat at the weekend. During the week I try to make vegan or vegetarian recipes. Also I will make soups …
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Sunday roast dinners would not be the same without Honey Roast Parsnips and Carrots. We love them in this house but my husband and I were forever caramelising them. (In other words burning them). We were invited to my parents …
Choc Cherry Smoothie
Choc Cherry Smoothie is a combination of my Winter Berry Blast Smoothie and my Mint Choc Chip Smoothie. My son, Ted, and I have recently been buying cherries from our local farm shop. (Calcott Hall Farm in the frozen section …
Lamb Moussaka
My dad first made this dish when I was a teenager and I loved it then. He always used to joke that first you will need to catch yourself one moose. Ha, ha, typical dad joke but I love him …
Vegan Digestives
Everyone who lives in the UK will have heard of a digestive biscuit. They are probably one of the most popular biscuits to have at snack time. Since giving up sugar, biscuits are one of the food items (as well as …
Sourdough Pizza Toast
Sourdough is my son & husband’s favourite bread. We buy it every week from the same stall in the high street. They love making cheese and pickle toasties on a Saturday for lunch. I enjoy them eating sourdough because the …
Slow Cooked Sausage Casserole
My dad and I used to watch a programme called Neighbours when I lived at home. It was a soap opera about the lives of a small community of people living in sunny suburban Australia. At one point, it seemed …
Flaky Fish with Pesto
Thankfully in this house I’m not the only person who loves fish. My husband isn’t the biggest fan but my son loves it. Although with this dish I was slightly apprehensive as I normally hide the fish in a sauce, …
Choc Cherry Pies! (Vegan)
My Choc Cherry Pies are a sweet, delicious treat that we enjoyed after dinner. Although, they could be a great go to snack as well. Cherries and chocolate make a great combination. The sweetness of the cherries complements the …