In my books, there is nothing better on a weeknight than a simple, satisfying supper, whipped up in less than half an hour. If you’re anything like me, then pasta is always a go-to for dinner, and my broccoli pesto certainly peps pasta up a bit! Now you may be thinking- why ruin a wonderfulContinue reading “Broccoli Pesto”
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Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Orzo Pasta with Feta
Sometimes there’s nothing better than a big bowl of pasta after a long day. As a student, however, eating pasta and tomato sauce day after day can get a little bit dull. Orzo pasta is great for making a more interesting, but comfortingly familiar, dinner. Its a little bit like risotto rice ( orzo meansContinue reading “Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Orzo Pasta with Feta”
Ratatouille
It’s March! Spring is finally starting to arrive, and with it the return of delicious courgettes to the supermarket shelves. This simple ratatouille makes the most of this summery veg, and only takes half an hour. Its a perfect simple supper, you can use whatever leftover veg you have in the fridge, if you like,Continue reading “Ratatouille”
Ras el Hanout Roasted Cauliflower and Cous Cous Salad
This month I’ve been particularly enjoying cooking with cauliflower, it’s meaty in texture and really versatile. Back in July whilst on my River Cottage veg course I made some pan fried muergez cauliflower that I absolutely loved, but since then I’ve somewhat neglected this tasty veg in favour of pumpkins, squash and courgettes. However, I’veContinue reading “Ras el Hanout Roasted Cauliflower and Cous Cous Salad”
Lemon, Basil and Courgette Tagliatelle
This recipe is really quick and easy, perfect for a midweek dinner. I love the courgette and lemon combination, although you may have trouble getting the courgettes needed for this recipe due to the Spanish vegetable crisis! This is also a really easy recipe to make for one, a whole courgette seems like a lotContinue reading “Lemon, Basil and Courgette Tagliatelle”
Creamy Vegetable Curry
It’s January, usually a time for stringent dieting and new routines involving resolutions, green juice and a silly amount of kale. Hopefully this recipe will be less miserably healthy and more delicious! There’s still loads of veg involved, but it’s nice and hearty and warming, not too spicy with a silky yoghurt and coconut sauce.Continue reading “Creamy Vegetable Curry”
Chickpea, Coconut and Almond Curry
It’s been quite some time again since I’ve posted any recipes, but I’ve been trying to get back into the swing of things with the new academic year, despite it being very busy so far. I recently ate at the Trading Post Railway Carriage in Lopen (complete with new double decker bus seating area!) whilstContinue reading “Chickpea, Coconut and Almond Curry”
Simple Lentil Bolognese
I’ve been really enjoying cooking my lentil bolognese this week, bolognese sauce in general reminds me of home and has become a much needed comfort food for me recently. Lentils also have a really meaty texture and take on plenty of flavour when cooked, making them the perfect candidate for a bolognese in place ofContinue reading “Simple Lentil Bolognese”
Hearty Tomato and Lentil Soup
This soup is full of goodness and is great to keep portioned up in the freezer or fridge for lunches throughout a busy week. I haven’t blended this soup because I like the texture of the lentils and tomatoes, it feels so much more nutritious when you can taste all the components of a meal. Continue reading “Hearty Tomato and Lentil Soup”
Crispy Potato Rosti with Squashed Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach
I love a good potato rosti, and I really love the combination of potato, sweet onions and rosemary in these ones. Served with balsamic-y tomatoes and spinach, this makes a perfect light dinner or lunch. You could always add more veg or some stuffed courgettes or peppers to make a bigger meal out of this,Continue reading “Crispy Potato Rosti with Squashed Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach”
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