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”
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Brunch Beans
A perfect accompaniment to a lazy Sunday brunch or just on their own with toast and chopped parsley, these beans are versatile and delicious. I love adding Worcestershire Sauce to dishes like this, it adds a lovely savoury taste to the beans. The dried herbs and paprika are staples in much of my cooking andContinue reading “Brunch Beans”
How to be a Good Student Cook
Whether you’re starting university in September or returning after a year of nuggets and Subway, this is your ultimate guide to being a good student cook. I feel like I need to include a disclaimer here, I am not saying that this is the dirt-cheapest way to feed yourself whilst away from the comforts ofContinue reading “How to be a Good Student Cook”
Thai Butternut Squash Skewers with Coconut Sauce and Rice
It’s been ages since I’ve eaten or cooked thai food so instead of a typical green or red curry I decided to make these squash kebabs. I added a little bit of peanut butter on the squash as it roasted and a squeeze of lime to add some flavour and tie it in to theContinue reading “Thai Butternut Squash Skewers with Coconut Sauce and Rice”
Superfood Burger and Fries
It’s been quite some time since I’ve written a post due to exam craziness so I thought I’d make something to reward myself and ease myself back into cooking. It’s really easy to get into a funk when you’re doing exams, eating rubbish, getting out of practice with cooking and eating out way too muchContinue reading “Superfood Burger and Fries”
Food Spot: The Old Butcher’s Cafe
I was recently told that about this restaurant by family, hidden away in small village Shepton Beauchamp, The Old Butcher’s Cafe serves lunches and a Friday night supper club that has proven extremely popular. The venue is small but set out in a lovely way, with the kitchen open for all to see whats goingContinue reading “Food Spot: The Old Butcher’s Cafe”
Caribbean Sweet Potato and Bean Curry with Wild Rice
This recipe is one I love cooking for family and friends, as it’s easier to cook in bulk. It’s based on a loose adaptation of jerk seasoning, but with veg instead of chicken, and I think it’s really delicious. You can serve this with corn, wraps, rice, yoghurt, salsa, mangoes, anything you like really! It’sContinue reading “Caribbean Sweet Potato and Bean Curry with Wild Rice”
Simple Quesadillas
I simplified one of my favourite quesadilla recipes for this post, there aren’t any extra vegetables in these which makes them really simple and easy to make. These quesadillas are almost like a mexican cheese toastie, with a few added extras! I’ve served with soured cream for a fresh taste against the cheese, onion andContinue reading “Simple Quesadillas”
Weekday Meal: Spiced Pea and Bean Potato Cakes with Yoghurt Dip
I love making fritters and potato cakes like this, they’re so easy and can be made with all types of beans and vegetables. So if you get a chance, play around with flavours and whatever you have in your cupboards, you might just create something really tasty! I’ve used a spice mix that I boughtContinue reading “Weekday Meal: Spiced Pea and Bean Potato Cakes with Yoghurt Dip”
Roasted Tomato Soup with Pesto and Parmesan Toasts
I’ve never made tomato soup before and I had a real craving for it yesterday morning, so I thought I would give it a go! I also decided to try and make it a little more interesting than just having ordinary bread by making some little pesto and parmesan toasts, with homemade garden herb pesto!Continue reading “Roasted Tomato Soup with Pesto and Parmesan Toasts”