Don’t stress when it’s birthday time! You can still make delicious cakes without using eggs or butter! They taste lighter and fluffier! There are lots of recipes to try and adapt. Please see an easy recipe to make cupcakes! These are so adaptable and you can adapt with different flavour combinations. Try adding cocoa powder…
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Black bean and sweet potato Tostada
I thought I would try a new recipe and it was great! Mexican style food is popular in our house and also great for a larger crowd if friends! Hope you can also try this at home and let me know your feedback! Ingredients 8 tortilla wraps 2 red onions 2 red chillis 2 limes…
Tasty Coconut noodle soup
This is a perfect dish to make right now. It is quick and easy to make and tastes delicious. You can also adapt and use the ingredients you have in the fridge. Ingredients 1 tablespoon of oil ( Groundnut or Rapeseed preferable) 1 teaspoon of fresh chopped ginger 2 garlic cloves 1 lime 1 lemongrass…
Spring Vegetable Pie
We have a Riverford vegetable delivery every week. The day before, I like to look at what we have left and use up as many vegetables as I can in a meal. It’s like a competition, the more vegetables the better!! Using and buying a vegetable box is great as the ingredients are always seasonal…
Sweet Potato Katsu curry
Perfect for a Friday night dinner! This is a family favourite as it is full of flavour and fresh for spring! I have based this recipe on the Bosh Boys with Bol. Please don’t be put off by the ingredients list as it is easy to make. I have made mushrooms optional as my daughter…
Vegan alternatives
I am continuing the theme, how to start being vegan by introducing some new ingredients and ways of cooking. Be bold, try new recipes, introduce new foods! We have tried all of these ingredients. The first time can be a bit daunting but they all work and are fantastic plant based alternatives to create amazing…
Easy mid-week vegan pizza
This is such a quick and easy mid week meal that tastes delicious! The children can also help you and make their own pizzas! Be adaptable and use whatever you have in your fridge or cupboard! Ingredients 1 roll puff pastry ( check no butter) Olive oil Tomato purée Balsamic vinegar Mixed Mediterranean herbs Tin…
Sunday lunch treat – mushroom and Guinness pie
Now we are eating healthy food and feeling healthy, we have struggled with what to make on a Sunday. This is the perfect time to sit down as a family and eat together sharing stories of our week past and planning the week ahead. This is not the time to eat a salad but to…
Lola’s quick vegan pasta bake
Lola came up with this idea for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. It is best to use the super large pasta shells. Ingredients 1 packet of large pasta shells 250g cherry tomatoes Olive oil 1 red onion 2 cloves garlic 1 tin tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato puree 1 tablespoon of oregano 1 jar…
Vegan Almond and Raspberry Tray bake
These are simply delicious to have with a cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. They do keep for a few days but we rarely have any left the next day as they are a family favourite. Tray bakes are so simple to make and some don’t even require any cooking. There isn’t much that…
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