The other day I made a smoothie with cooked lentils. Which was so tasty, I promise. It got me wondering what other sweet treat breakfasts I could make with a humble lentil. Lentils are packed with protein and fibre. Plus …
Oven Baked Beef and Black Bean Stew
When I was cooking this meal my husband and son were playing football in the back garden. I opened the door to ask my husband a question and his first comment was the kitchen smelt like a Chinese takeaway. Then …
Chocolate and Prune Lentil Smoothie – Video Version
Recently I have been watching a brilliant vegan nutritionist who makes the most delicious food on her YouTube shorts. I’m not sure of her name but she keeps popping up. To be honest, when she said she was putting red …
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Roasted Beef and Onions with Homemade Hummus
Beef has become a staple in our house. Recently I’ve been cooking a lot more beef stewing steak. I’ve always thought about it being cooked in soups and steak. I had never thought it could be eaten with hummus. Therefore …
Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake – Easter Edition
Recently I’ve had a chickpea craving and I’ve been searching the internet looking for inspiration. Chickpeas can be a very versatile food so when I saw a channel on YouTube making a cheesecake from a tin of chickpeas it didn’t …
Bone Broth Hot Chocolate – Easter Edition
Easter isn’t Easter without chocolate! Therefore I decided to share my version of a healthier hot chocolate this year. Chocolate is packed with nutrients. Then add bone broth to it and it becomes a powerhouse of goodness. Bone broth not …
Chocolate and Prune Lentil Muffins (Easter Edition)
With Easter on the way, it’s time for chocolate everything. Yes that includes lentils and yes, you read that right. Lentils are a very versatile food. They not only make great curries but they can make yummy cakes too. The …
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Chocolate Spaghetti Bolognaise – Easter Edition
Normally Easter is all about the chocolate eggs but this year I felt it was time for a savoury chocolate dish or two. In the past I have made this meal in the slow cooker. I thought it was time …
Chocolate Bean Chili – Easter Edition
Savoury dishes and chocolate aren’t two foods I would have ever put together. A few years ago I made a chocolate bolognaise, chili and stew. They were so tasty that I decided to add cacao powder to a vegetable chili …
Harissa Spice Scotch Eggs (Easter Edition)
Scotch eggs are a very versatile food. They can be eaten with a large meal like lunch or dinner. Plus a scotch egg could be part of breakfast too. They also make a delicious snack or lunch box filler. As …
