Category Archives: Vegetarian

Chickpea, Zoodle and Pine Nut Pesto Salad

Having a sort-out one afternoon, I decided to use up various bits and bobs I had and turn them into our evening meal.   I had recently seen a delicious recipe on The Juicy Health Company using chickpeas which prompted … Continue reading

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African Inspired Sweet Potato, Peanut and Tomato Soup

Not having used Berbere Spice Mix before, this is the third recipe I have recently made using this ingredient and all I can say is thank goodness that I found out about it as the flavour is so delicious.    … Continue reading

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Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

This is the most delicious comfort food for cold mornings that I know.  It is definitely on my list of favourites and although excellent for a cold, frosty morning, I also make this dish frequently in the summer whilst staying … Continue reading

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Basil and Walnut Pesto with Courgetti Noodles

I don’t know how many times I say that a recipe drops into my inbox when I have just the right ingredients in my fridge/cupboard needing to be used up.  That’s what happened recently when I had a huge basil … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chilli

Although I am not a vegetarian and I love my Chocolate Chilli, it is always nice to try a new recipe and this hearty vegetarian chilli is really delicious , easy to make and is an ideal lunch or supper … Continue reading

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Carrot and Courgette Noodle Thai Stir Fry

I love stir-fries and I love Thai flavours so the combination of both makes for a superb dish which is both very quick, and very simple to prepare. As I had two cooked chicken breasts in the fridge, I decided … Continue reading

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Avocado and Spinach Soup

The colour of this soup is amazing;  so vibrant and deep yet with only a few ingredients and not an additive or colouring in sight.  It is also about 2.5 servings of your 5-A-day  vegetables as well as a source … Continue reading

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Courgette Blinis

Even though I have been cooking for quite a few years (more years than I care to remember!), I still get pleasure from finding a new recipe which goes down well and everyone likes, however simple it may be. I … Continue reading

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Raisin Cookies

I made these cookies for the first time recently and they are really tasty.  Soft and slightly chewy, they are grain free. The raisins could be exchanged for dark chocolate chips, cranberries or currants. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup palm shortening, unsalted … Continue reading

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A Trio of Dips

We had a slightly different Christmas Day this year where we had a variety of ‘starters’ served throughout the day, sitting down to eat our main meal at around 4.30pm.  The children (and the grown-ups) loved the idea and it … Continue reading

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