Carrot and Freekeh Salad

I love freekeh, it’s a really tasty alternative to rice or cous cous and enhances the middle eastern vibe in any dish. It is made from green wheat and has amazing fiberous properties. I’ve used a lovely combination of warming spices, lemon and garlic to make the marinade for the carrots, the lemon especially bringsContinue reading “Carrot and Freekeh Salad”

Autumn Cookies

Even though it’s only September, I can’t help but be secretly excited to be hiding away in a jumper again! As the chilly evenings draw in and twilight comes a little earlier,  these cookies are perfect for the season’s change. Adapted from one of my favourite oat and raisin cookie recipe, the addition of nuts,Continue reading “Autumn Cookies”

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”

Sweetcorn Fritters with Avocado Dip

Making any kind of fritter/burger is a really good way to get veg into your system without just having it as a side dish. These little cakes are really tasty and good for you, as well as being easy to make for a light lunch. For this recipe to work, you’ll need to have someContinue reading “Sweetcorn Fritters with Avocado Dip”

Spicy Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

Making soup is a great way to use up any extra vegetables (the carrots are from the tagine I made in my last post) as well as delicious and cheap. It’s been freezing cold recently so I’ve been itching to make a good, hearty soup to look forward to after lectures! I’ve made this oneContinue reading “Spicy Carrot and Red Lentil Soup”