Food prices just seem to keep going up and up and trying to keep the weekly bill to a figure that doesn’t make my eyes smart is a constant challenge. We love organic, fresh, wholefood which of course you pay a premium for. I try and have a couple of easy and affordable midweek recipes … Continue reading EASY WEEKDAY DAHL
I made this dish for a light Saturday night supper with salad as a side. Hubbie and I had been out for the day so enjoyed a pub lunch and our teenage daughter, fending for herself, had feasted on pizza (and no doubt a bucket load of chocolate!). While mum's away ..... This quick and … Continue reading CRUSTLESS SPINACH & MUSHROOM QUICHE
This is an adaptation of Deliciously Ella’s Cannellini Bean Stew which I have been making for years now! It’s a great recipe for a quick and easy weekday supper. Most of the ingredients are everyday cupboard staples and when served with rice as a side you have created a meal which will satisfy your appetite. … Continue reading CANNELLINI BEAN STEW
Traditionally, Jambalaya is a Cajun dish cooked with shrimps, chicken and vegetables. This vegan alternative uses kidney beans and chickpeas in place of the shrimps and chicken. The end result is a delicious, incredibly tasty and filling dish which isn’t going to break the budget. It’s also a one-pot-dish, which I’m a great fan of … Continue reading EASY VEGAN JAMBALAYA
This dish makes a great midweek feast which you can adapt to suit whatever veg is still lurking in the bottom of your fridge. INGREDIENTS 1 cup quinoa 1 onion 300g mushrooms 1 red pepper 1 courgette 1 aubergine A handful of green beans 2 cloves of garlic 1 tsp mild chilli powder 2 tbsp tomato … Continue reading QUINOA RATATOUILLE
SERVES 4 - 126 calories per serving INGREDIENTS 200g organic plum cherry tomatoes A bunch of fresh basil or 2 tsp dried basil 2 cloves of garlic Freshly ground pepper and Maldon salt 600ml vegetable stock 1 onion 50g shallots, finely chopped 2 cups aborio risotto rice METHOD Place the tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt and pepper … Continue reading TOMATO & BASIL RISOTTO
Having spent the day revising and with a pile of ironing to look forward to this evening, I needed to come up with something quick and simple for dinner. The end result was incredibly tasty and took no more than 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook! As this is a vegan dish … Continue reading WEEKDAY BLACK BEAN BURGERS
