Mushroom Pâté
A velvety smooth, richly flavoured mushroom pâté, with a hint of garlic, a splash of soy sauce and a touch of zesty lemon. The soy brings its classic unami flavour enhancing quality to this dish, whilst the…
Garlic Mushroom Risotto
A silky, creamy risotto swathed in a garlicky, cheesy, buttery sauce with pan-fried, lightly caramelised mushrooms stirred both throughout and finishing this dreamy meal. Full of flavour and texture, it tastes decadent, yet is economical, it looks…
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Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Three Cheese Risotto
A rich risotto swathed in a silky, three cheese sauce, finished with roasted cauliflower and broccoli. Like the child of risotto and cauliflower cheese, this is sublime comfort food. Perfect now that the weather has finally cooled…
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Warm Salad of Roast Butternut Squash, Chickpeas and Broccoli with Red Rice, Spinach and Feta Cheese
Autumn is definitely knocking on the door and I have a hankering for roasted vegetables; this wonderful warm salad more than meets the brief. With a kaleidoscope of flavours, textures, nutrients and vegetables, this salad is brought…
One-Pot Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera, translated as pasta with spring vegetables, is made up of a wonderful selection of fresh green vegetables and spaghetti, all swathed in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It was created in the 1970s by Sirio Maccioni,…
Vegetarian Chowder with Nut Loaf and Sweetcorn
Leftover Nut Loaf, sweetcorn kernels and diced new potatoes with onion, carrot and hints of garlic, all served in a rich broth made from vegetable stock, milk and cream and thickened with a roux. This silky, smooth…
Roast Dinner Vegetarian Nut Loaf
This delicious nutty, cheesy loaf loaded with vegetables and seeds is what I serve for Emma when we have a roast chicken dinner. She has it with Caramelised Onion Gravy with Marsala Wine and Maple Syrup and…
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Middle Eastern Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Stew with Red Lentils, Spinach, Coconut and Mint
A delicious, silky Middle Eastern inspired stew loaded with chick peas, red lentils, spinach, butternut squash and sweet potatoes finished with creamy coconut and handfuls of fresh herbs. Serve with cous cous or rice and garnish with…
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Spicy Cauliflower, Broccoli and Green Pea Stew with Spinach, Ginger, Black Beans and Coconut
A hearty, wholesome, heathy and fulfilling meal, this curried coconut stew is loaded with vegetables, lentils, beans and ginger and finished with shredded spinach, chopped fresh herbs and a kick of lime. Delicious served with rice, noodles…
Lentil, Pulse and Vegetable Curry/Stew with Coconut or Tomato – Core Recipe
Over 3 years ago my elder daughter left home to go to university and my younger daughter went to boarding school to complete her last 2 years at school. Within a month of boarding, Emma announced that…