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Spicy Lentil & Coconut Soup is creamy, warming but with fresh, vibrant flavours. In this easy but satifsfying soup, red lentils are simmered with tomatoes, vegetables and spices then made creamy with coconut milk. To finish, whole spices are fried and stirred through the soup, …Read more
Mini Frittata make a nutritious, tasty, and easy breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. In those post I’ve flavoured them with the classic pairing of cheese, bacon and onion. But, hugely versatile and quickly cooked in muffin trays, I’ve also given you loads more ideas for …Read more
Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus is a smoky and spicy alternative to classic hummus. Chunks of sweet potato are roasted with spices such as cumin, coriander and fennel seed before combining with the usual chickpeas, tahini sesame paste and lemon plus a hit of smoked paprika. …Read more
Sometimes, the most unprepossessing store cupboard and frozen ingredients can turn into an unexpected delight. That was the case last week when I created Rice with Peas, Broad Beans, Griddled Artichoke Hearts & Mint. I’d spent a fair bit of time developing my recipes for …Read more
I love butternut squash. And with a chilly, rainy autumn definitely arrived here in the UK, a warming soup made from this naturally sweet member of the cucurbit family is a welcome sight on many restaurant menus or home dinner table. But I find that …Read more
I’ve never been one for keeping up with trends so I was very slow on the uptake when everyone started going crazy for avocado toast. But, unlike most trends, I think there’s a very sound reason behind this one: the flavour & texture combination is …Read more