Orange blossom, almond and semolina cake
Up until very lately we hadn’t been much interested in baking in our household, as we don’t have that great a sweet tooth. But recently, we’ve been doing more and…
Category: Vegetarian
Whilst we definitely couldn’t give up meat, we really enjoy the challenges and delights that come with cooking exclusively veggie food, as well as the health benefits. Here are some veggie recipes we just love (and we promise you won’t miss meat at all with these).
Summer’s day summer rolls
Herby parcels of wonderfulness, summer rolls are just what you need on a sunny summer’s day. So when we had not one but two mother’s round today for mother’s day…
Balkan shakshuka
Shakshuka is a beautiful dish of North African origins, basically consisting of baked eggs in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. My love affair with this dish goes back to my…
Mini veggie filo quiches
Now our new kitchen is all ready (joy!) we’re spending pretty much every weekend cooking for friends and family in our home. Veggie food is currently my passion as it’s…
Bright beetroot butterbean dip
It’s cold and rainy outside (well it certainly is here in Manchester!) so here’s something quick, easy, healthy and wonderfully colourful to brighten up your day. This is the first of…
Beautiful beetroot salad
It’s only just started feeling wintry and already I’m missing summer. So when the sun shone this weekend, I made this and imagined it was still August. It worked…til the…
My 5 minute gazpacho
This weekend we’ve had one last taste of summer, in more than one way. When the sun in shining and I have a fridge filled with fresh fruit and veg,…
Lentil lifesaver soup
Let’s face it, lentils are never going to look pretty so excuse my poor photography. But, there’s probably nothing better to come home to on a dark, wintery weekday evening…
Meatfree Jan ’15
A seriously busy month and some Jan blues illness has meant little time to dedicate to cooking in our house. But, it being Jan, I’ve still found time to turn…
Chanukah Latkes with a twist
After a bit of a quiet spell with a lurgy going round it’s finally feeling festive around here. The fairy lights are out and sparkling, the mince pies are being…