A healthy, vegetarian and speedy dinner to feed four. Great if you need some real food, fast, or if you’re looking for a brief break from heavier winter fare. The red cabbage, gentle spice and sweetness from the carrot and apple give it a wintery vibe, but of course these are great any time ofContinue reading “Spiced Falafel Burgers with Red Cabbage”
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Smoky Barbeque Sausage and Bean Stew
Bowl food you can really cosy up with. This takes about 30 minutes to prepare, plus simmering time. A total bargain, effort-wise. Feeds 4 generously Ingredients Olive oil500g sausages (approx. 4 – 6, depending on size)1 large onion, diced2 bell peppers, diced2 – 3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped1 bay leaf1 small bunch of freshContinue reading “Smoky Barbeque Sausage and Bean Stew”
Spiced Squash, Lamb and Spinach Phyllo Pie
A great way to use up leftover lamb, this pie is packed full of vegetables, spices and different textures. While the various stages take a little time to complete, none are hard, and the end result is infinitely rewarding. As a bonus, next time you have vegetarian guests to feed, simply omit the lamb forContinue reading “Spiced Squash, Lamb and Spinach Phyllo Pie”
Speedy Spanish Stew
A healthy weeknight dinner to the rescue. Feeds 4 – 6 Ingredients 110g cured chorizo, casings removed and chorizo chopped into small cubes Small drizzle of olive oil 2 medium onions, diced Salt and pepper 4 large cloves of garlic, minced 2 bay leaves 56oz tinned chopped tomatoes 2 x 400g tins of butter beans,Continue reading “Speedy Spanish Stew”
Banana Oat Breakfast Bars
After a year of on-and-off lockdowns, if I never see another loaf of banana bread it will still be too soon. These bars are a great way to use up a big stash of overripe bananas, without the feeling of impending doom. With that said, at this stage I feel I ought to include aContinue reading “Banana Oat Breakfast Bars”
Couscous with Sweet Potato, Snap Peas and Mint
The sweet heat from the spiced sweet potato against the cool, refreshing mint and peas is a very summery combination – fantastic alongside some barbequed lamb or sausages. Also great on its own as a healthy lunch. Feeds 4 as a side Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes Olive oilContinue reading “Couscous with Sweet Potato, Snap Peas and Mint”
Glazed Salmon with a Mango, Avocado and Tomato Salsa
In 10 minutes or less you can whip up this fresh and healthy meal. The quantity of salsa specified will serve two if you’re eating just the fish and salsa. However, the salsa will easily stretch to feed four when served with crispy potato wedges. Just double up on the salmon and glaze and you’reContinue reading “Glazed Salmon with a Mango, Avocado and Tomato Salsa”
Chicken, Chorizo & Swiss Chard Phyllo Bundles with an Avocado and Tomato Salsa
A lovely light dinner or exciting first course, these crispy bundles really deliver on taste and texture. If serving these as a first course, divide the filling into 6 and use one sheet of pastry per person for 6 bundles, using unchanged quantities of everything else. If you haven’t got any cooked chicken to hand,Continue reading “Chicken, Chorizo & Swiss Chard Phyllo Bundles with an Avocado and Tomato Salsa”
Vegetable & Noodle Salad with Cashew Satay Sauce
This is a really quick, easy and satisfying salad. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s a veg-packed weekday wonder. Feeds 2 Ingredients 1/2 cup cashews 1/4 green cabbage, core removed and cabbage thinly sliced 2 nests medium egg noodles 1 small head broccoli (1/2 if large), cut into florets 1 red pepper, de-seeded and slicedContinue reading “Vegetable & Noodle Salad with Cashew Satay Sauce”