Pumpkin soup is a comforting autumn dish, perfect for chilly evenings. It’s smooth, creamy (even without dairy!) and full of warm, earthy flavours. This dairy-free version is light, yet rich in flavour, and is ideal for anyone avoiding dairy. Pumpkin soup is also a great way to use up flesh from Halloween pumpkin carving and […]
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I am not a salad fan, in that I find lumps of lettuce and soggy cucumber most unappealing and unappetising. However, there are certain salad ingredients that when combined, make a delicious and easy meal, that you can make as health or indulgent as you want. I don’t want hamster food, I like texture, taste […]
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Did you, like me, have foods you loathed as a child but grew to like in adulthood? Radishes are one of those foods for me. I hated them as a child and couldn’t understand why anyone would eat them. They were too peppery and were crunchy and I just didn’t like them. Until that is, […]
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I adore Katsu curry, and when I am at work, it’s my weekly treat to pop to the local Japanese pop-up cafe that does delicious tofu katsu curry, for lunch. I have managed to convert my family to my ways, and they also love it, so I make it at home. It’s not actually that […]
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I am not a fan of pizza with tomato based sauces, so when I discovered that pizza bianca is actually a thing, I was delighted. This is how I like to serve mine. But as with any recipe, you can tweak ingredients, and pizza toppings are always so personal (except for pineapple, that’s just an […]
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love making our Christmas cake every year and this gluten-free dairy-free Christmas cake is easy to make and can sit and soak brandy for a good few weeks.
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Pesto is a versatile and flavorful sauce that originates from Italy. Traditionally made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, pesto adds a burst of freshness to pasta, sandwiches, salads, and more. Making your own pesto at home is a rewarding and simple process. My easy recipe allows you to savor […]
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This recipe for crispy tofu is simple and easy to make. I love tofu. It’s a very healthy vegetarian protein option, that if made properly, can be delicious, and healthy. It’s a tasty accompaniment to meals or can be served as a main course to substitute a meat protein. It’s a great snack, and I […]
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I love pumpkin as an incredibly versatile vegetable and this pumpkin pasta bake is really comforting but also a great way to use up pumpkin flesh at Halloween. You can also use butternut or squash if you can’t get hold of or don’t like pumpkin. This recipe works really well and the addition of carrots […]
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Lentil soup or any kind of variation thereof brings back vivid childhood memories for me. My nana used to make a huge pot of lentil soup, with a ham bone, that she would have sitting cooking or keeping warm for us coming to visit, or when we stayed with her, and it was, frankly one […]
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