Big Fat Tacos
vlaweb | December 10, 2014
“Mexican food speaks to me in a way that nothing else does. It’s laid back and comfortable, fresh and flavourful, simple and satisfying. These tacos depend on my favourite flavour and texture combinations, with creamy lime guacamole, herby tomato salsa, rich and meaty lentils, stringy vegan cheese, and salty, crunchy taco shells.”Emily
vlaweb | December 9, 2014
“This can be made a day in advance and takes less than 30 minutes. It can be enjoyed hot or cold. Wonderful eating all year round.”Katy
Vegetable Biryani
vlaweb | December 9, 2014
“This is a perfect mid-week recipe that is easy to prepare- and the oven does all the hard work. It’s also cooked in one pot, so less washing up!”Katy
Butternut Squash & Apricot Tagine
vlaweb | December 8, 2014
“I make the tagine mild, so that it’s suitable for children, but once I’ve removed the kiddie portions, I add some harissa paste, North African spices or cayenne pepper to spice it up for the adults.”Sharon
vlaweb | December 8, 2014
“I’ve used butter beans in this recipe but please feel free to use whatever type you have in your kitchen cupboard.” Tomi
Beans and Plantain Cakes
vlaweb | December 8, 2014
“…I always wondered why so much effort went into making mock versions of meat products. … but I’ve come to realise that there’s something fun about trying to re-appropriate long-standing dietary favourites that I once thought I couldn’t live without.” Tomi
This kale wrap is exactly the sort of thing that I might have to give me a super nutrient boost (although, not forgetting that it makes an excellent every day salad too). Trinity x
This soup is so simple to make and you can make it while your bread is baking. You’ll have lunch on the table in no time. The best thing is, if you’re using a bread maker you can put your feet up with a cuppa while the lentils are cooking. The soup will easily feed […]
Roasted Butternut Soup with Parsley Pesto
I love butternut squash; in risotto, pasta and especially soup. It roasts beautifully and blends like a dream to create a silken soup that is perfect for the summer-to-autumn transitional season. This dish is so easy to make, you don’t even have to peel and chop the butternut squash- simply bake it whole in it’s […]
Pea and Courgette Fritters with Smoky Tomato Chutney
It’s that time of the week again; I look inside my fridge and there’s very little left! So I rustled up some store cupboard ingredients and grated a lonely looking courgette to create these scrummy pea and courgette fritters. Within ten minutes, you can also create a smokey, fiery pan-chutney with juicy ripe tomatoes, flavoursome […]