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September 30, 2021

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Chocolate & Amaretti Slice

This is similar to a tiffin, or fridge cake, but I hesitate to call it either of those things, as the base is made differently…

September 21, 2021

Rocket, pea & cashew pesto

I’m not a huge fan of rocket in salads, but in this pesto the sweetness of the peas and the creaminess of the cashews and..

June 17, 2021

Vegan Raspberry & Coconut Ice Cream

In most cases when I’m making a vegan version of something I opt for oat milk or oat cream as my dairy replacement, as I..

March 5, 2021

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Red lentil dhal with cavolo nero & crispy paneer

I make some form of dhal at least once a week – it’s healthy, economical, comforting, and delicious. I’ve made it so many times I..

March 1, 2021

Spinach, cheddar and sundried tomato pesto

I originally made this pesto for my kids, one hectic day when I was looking for something vaguely nutritious which wouldn’t take longer than their..

January 17, 2021

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Sundried tomato, basil & feta bean burgers

My mum used to make a version of these burgers when I was a kid, with cheddar cheese, chilli powder and parsley, and I remember..

January 10, 2021

Everyday Granola

This granola recipe evolved from this one, which is really lovely, but a bit sweeter and more luxurious than I would choose to eat every..

January 9, 2021

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Braised Beans with Onions

This is a recipe I’ve been playing with for a few months now, and whilst it’s completely delicious, and now on regular rotation in our..

January 8, 2021

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Roasted Tomato and Mascarpone Sauce

This sauce could not be simpler, but it packs so much flavour, I can’t stop making it. It takes a while (about 4 hours) but..

January 8, 2021

Chunky Lentil and Orzo Soup

This is a soup I keep coming back to lately, as it’s the ideal January soup in my mind; really warming and comforting for these..

December 15, 2020

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Vegetarian Christmas Pie

Christmas is a hard time of year for a vegetarian who doesn’t like mushrooms. So many festive veggie offerings are centred around mushrooms, and whilst..

December 10, 2020

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Butternut squash orzotto

This is a seriously rich and comforting winter dish, and one which comes together quickly, so ideal for a weeknight. Rather than being made with..

December 7, 2020

Spinach, pea & edamame soup

This is the warming soup equivalent of a green smoothie, filled with nutritious veg, and very little else. Peas are quite starchy which helps to..

November 13, 2020

Chocolate-Coconut Muffins

This is a recipe I slightly hesitate to post, not because it isn’t delicious, but because despite testing it countless times, and lots of tweaking,..

November 2, 2020

Vegan Pasta Dough

The majority of southern Italian pastas are water-based and therefore vegan, as is most dried pasta you can buy in supermarkets, so there are already..

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