Eat food you love that loves you back
One of the arguments for not eating a plant-based diet I hear quite frequently is the food is bland. I have to confess, I have eaten some pretty poor meaIs out in restaurants, but it really shouldn’t be that way. And when you cook at home with fresh, vibrant ingredients, flavour is never far away! Continue reading “Smoky marinade”
Whilst some people are not big fans of traditional dried fruit Christmas bakes like Christmas cake or mince pies, I’m not one of them! I really love them, and could happily eat them all year round (like my father in law who happily tucks into an individual Christmas pudding mid July!). Continue reading “Mince Pies”
It’s almost that time of year again – asparagus season. Probably my favourite season of the year! Officially running from 23rd April to 23rd June, the UK crop of these super tasty stems can be found in shops and markets around the country. Continue reading “Asparagus and pea pasta sauce”
A couple of years ago I was asked if I had a recipe for a plant-based, lower fat version of Simnel cake. At that point, I didn’t, but it peaked my interest. Continue reading “Simnel cake”
This traditional fruit pudding is not to everyone’s taste, but I still feel like Christmas Day is only complete after the pudding’s been set on fire and served with lashings of custard (yes custard – I’ve never been a brandy butter kind of person, even before I went dairy free!) Continue reading “Christmas Pudding”
Today – 8th June – is World Oceans Day*, a day for raising awareness about just how much we rely on the oceans for our survival, and just how rapidly we are damaging them, and those that live in, on and around them. Continue reading “No-fish pie”
Barley is one of those grains that often hangs out at the back of the kitchen cupboard collecting dust. It’s a great grain to have on hand, but what exactly do you do with it……? Continue reading “Asparagus and broccoli barley risotto”
There’s no getting away from it, food has got super complicated! Every day I come across a new article or piece of research that claims a specific nutrient is the new cure for a disease or chronic health problem. Today’s one covered how vitamin C and E, but not other nutrients, could prevent Parkinson’s Disease. How much of these and why, they weren’t sure. And of course it concluded that more research is needed! Continue reading “Keeping it simple”
I am a big fan of all vegetables. Well, most of them! There is still the odd one or two I’m not keen on. Globe artichokes is one mainly because they just seem to be a bit too complicated! The other is celery. Continue reading “Celery soup”
As its St David’s Day today (1st March), it seemed only right that I share something connected to Wales. Apart from stunning scenery and lush green countryside, the three things that spring to my mind are daffodils, sheep and leeks. And there’s only one of those that can feature in one of my recipes, so leeks it is! Continue reading “Quick leek, mushroom and broccoli pasta sauce”