Tag: student meals
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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. …
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Quinoa Stir Fry with Honey Sesame Cashews

I don’t often cook from Asian inspirations but I’ve been reading about quinoa stir fries in foodie magazines this month and thought I’d give one a go myself. It’s actually turned out to be really tasty (as taste tested by my scrounging housemates) and I’ll definitely be making this dish again. I love the thinly…
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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,…
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Packed Lunch Ideas: Guacamole, Salad Wraps and Cous Cous

I’ve had a few requests for some simple, tasty packed lunch ideas to take to the library or to work and I’ve finally got round to creating three recipes that I hope will give you some inspiration. I rarely pack myself a sandwich for lunch as I usually have toast at breakfast and, as much…
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Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Tart with Feta and Thyme

I’ve had a butternut squash in my fridge for far too long and was struggling to think of something more interesting than a soup to use it up, so I came up with this tasty tart recipe that will last me a few days of lunches over the next week. I love the base sauce…
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Food Spot: Honey and Co

I’ve been so excited to go to Honey and Co since I got the recipe book for Christmas and today I finally got to visit. When we arrived I was surprised by how small the space was and how many people they had managed to squeeze in! Despite being a weekday, the restaurant was busy…
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Herby Orzo Pasta Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

I’ve been really enjoying using orzo pasta recently, it’s a bit different to the standard pasta and pesto but not quite as rich as a risotto. It’s satisfying but light which makes it perfect for a pasta salad. This one is great for taking to uni, simple to make and has interesting textures which makes…
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Simple Mediterranean Spaghetti

I’ve been loving this spaghetti recently, with looming essay deadlines and a tonne of reading to do this simple dish has been amazing at keeping me full. It’s so delicious and I honestly can’t stop eating it. You can use whatever pasta you like, I’ve even had this as a kind of tomato risotto using…
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Roasted Sweet Pepper, French Bean and Garlic with Honey and Lemon Dressing

Happy New Year! The start of a new year requires new recipes and I hope this tasty dish is the first of many. You also may notice that my blog looks a little different to the last time I posted and I hope you like the new theme as much as I do. You can…
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Food Spot: Vanilla Black Kennington

I pass this little place, barely a month old, almost daily on my bus route to and from lectures and I’ve wanted to make a visit for a while now. Vanilla Black, no connection with the famous vegetarian restaurant, is set on Windmill row, a set of a few gorgeous multi coloured shops, cafes and…