This was an instant hit in our house! Packed with flavour and easy to make it’s a winner. Once cooked you can leave it to cool to room temperature before sealing in a plastic container and storing it in the fridge overnight. Yummy and convenient! Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 onion 1 red pepperContinue reading “Chorizo Frittata”
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Slow cooker pumpkin soup
At this time of year most of us will end up with a pumpkin carved by our kids! I love making this yummy pumpkin soup using the flesh scraped out of the pumpkin. Ingredients 1 onion 3 carrots 2 cloves of garlic 1 bay leaf Flesh from 1 medium pumpkin 2 large potatoes Water (approxContinue reading “Slow cooker pumpkin soup”
Vegetable Dal
This is a quick, easy and tasty meal which we all love. The textures and flavours are amazing! Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic Half teaspoon ginger 1 tsp dried coriander ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp salt 400g tin green lentilsContinue reading “Vegetable Dal”
Delicious chocolate cake
This is a tasty chocolate cake which isn’t too rich. Tastes delicious and is light and fluffy. Cake Ingredients 225g dairy free spread (I use vitalite) 225g Caster Sugar 175g free from self Raising Flour 50g cocoa powder 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Icing ingredients 50g dairy free spread (I use vitalite 175g icingContinue reading “Delicious chocolate cake”
Tomato and basil pasta salad
We’ve found it virtually impossible to find a nice dairy and wheat free pasta salad that is ready made – shops just don’t seem to make or sell them. This recipe makes a delicious pasta salad which can be made and kept in the fridge for a couple of days. Perfect for a sunny day!Continue reading “Tomato and basil pasta salad”
Jersey crushed potatoes
This delicious side dish adds a bit of extra flavour to your potatoes and is a favourite in our household. Super easy to make and can be varied. My youngest loves it with crispy fried bacon stirred through and my eldest likes a sprinkle of grated cheese on top. To speed up the cooking timeContinue reading “Jersey crushed potatoes”
Rosemary and garlic roast
This meal is like a mini roast dinner. Packed with flavour and easy to prepare. I make a chicken breast one for Steve and the girls and a vegan Quorn fillet version for me. Ingredients 4 chicken breasts (or Quorn fillets) 4 medium potatoes (it’s also delicious with some sweet potatoes added in) 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Rosemary and garlic roast”
Marinated roast veggies
The marinade on these vegetables makes them super tasty. They can be prepped the night before so make this a yummy and convenient side dish. Our whole family love them! Ingredients 1 garlic head 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves 4 fresh bay leaves Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 pintContinue reading “Marinated roast veggies”
Marinated Steak
This steak is super tasty and can be prepped the night before so is great after a long day at work. Ingredients 4 steaks (I use steak medallions) 3 tbsp lime juice 4 garlic cloves 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp ground black pepper small bunch freshContinue reading “Marinated Steak”
Potato rosti
This is a tasty vegan and gluten free potato alternative which has a lovely flavour and a hint of spice. Delicious and crispy! Ingredients 3 Potatoes 1 small Onion Salt and pepper 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper 1/2 Tsp Paprika 1 Crushed garlic clove Olive oil Method Grate the potato and onion and combine with salt,Continue reading “Potato rosti”