Tag Archives: Vegetables

Spicy Kale Chips

I’ve written about kale chips before but on a very hot sunny evening recently my d-in-law, Juicy Health Co. uploaded a recipe on Facebook using a mix of turmeric, paprika, onion powder, sea salt and pepper and rubbed with some … Continue reading

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Stuffed Mushrooms #2

After the success of making stuffed mushrooms recently using leek, tomato and pine nuts, I decided to make a different filling using ingredients I had in the kitchen.   These turned our really well with their slightly African taste from the … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato / Chickpea Buddha Bowl

I think I’m in love …………………………. My friends laugh at me as I enthuse about food so much, but I cannot say enough about my enjoyment and excitement at finding recipes for Buddha Bowls. Nothing religious or political about them, … Continue reading

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Hearty Soup (Slow Cooker)

Having had a slow cooker for years and not used it very much,  I have recently been finding more and more use for it. I have also discovered Facebook pages and blogs devoted entirely to this method of cooking and … Continue reading

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Sesame Chicken Salad with Cucumber Noodles

Looking for a recipe to use up the remains of a roast chicken, I came across this salad in the book The Art of Eating Well by Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley. I adjusted it slightly to suit the ingredients I … Continue reading

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey

I love Brussel sprouts, steamed or even raw in salads but when I saw the recipe for roasted sprouts with balsamic vinegar and honey,  I knew I had to try them asap.  I wasn’t disappointed as they were fantastic and … 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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Lentil, Carrot and Turmeric Soup

It’s very strange how recipes pop into my inbox when I have just the right ingredients in my cupboards, although most ingredients in this tasty soup are store-cupboard essentials. I had some carrots left over from making a salad and … Continue reading

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Orange Chicken with Almond Pilaf

Orange, chicken, almonds and vegetables really do make a delicious mix of flavours, especially with a few sprigs of thyme thrown in. I had some chicken thighs needed to be used up so used these instead of breasts.  I also … 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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