Category: homecooking

Paprika, Coriander and Lemon Thyme Pasta with Broccolini and Baby Courgettes

February 10, 2016

  This pasta is addictive, comforting and just plain delicious! The paprika gives the pasta a really nice smokey undertone. Preparation time: 35 minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 2): 200g Gluten Free Pasta 3 cups finely chopped Coriander 1/3 cup Lemon Thyme (remove woody stalks) 2 Red Chillies finely chopped 3 Sprint onions finely chopped 3 … More Paprika, Coriander and Lemon Thyme Pasta with Broccolini and Baby Courgettes

Chinese Pink Peppercorn and Sweetcorn Pancakes with a Zingy Peanut Satay Sauce

February 8, 2016

Happy Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) and a belated Gong Hey Fat Choy! These pancakes are beautifully spiced and are aromatic, and pair amazingly with my satay sauce. Preparation time: 30 minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Makes 6 pancakes): Pancakes: 1 1/2 cups Frozen Sweetcorn 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder 1 cm cube Ginger ground 2 … More Chinese Pink Peppercorn and Sweetcorn Pancakes with a Zingy Peanut Satay Sauce

Anya Potatoes with Greek Basil, Crispy Spring Onion and Chilli

February 8, 2016

I went to the supermarket yesterday and made two amazing new finds…Anya potatoes and Greek basil! The Anya potatoes are great because they are waxy and creamy, and the Greek Basil is so refreshing and tastes like a mix between basil and mint! This dish is delicious! Preparation time: 40 minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 4): … More Anya Potatoes with Greek Basil, Crispy Spring Onion and Chilli

Spicy Tomato and Sweet Pepper Fettuccine

February 1, 2016

This pasta is so flavourful and is layered with spiciness, sweetness and lots of beautiful herbs! I would describe it as an arriabiatta on steroids. Preparation time: 1 hour (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 4): 3 peppers (yellow, red and green) 700g celery sticks 3 white onions 3 thai red chillies 450g plum sundream tomatoes 2 cups … More Spicy Tomato and Sweet Pepper Fettuccine

Sage, Spring Onion and Potato Soufflé

January 31, 2016

These are so delicious and addictive! I initially made these with the intention of being muffins, but after tasting them it would have been wrong to deny them the title of “Soufflé”! I added broccoli to mine, but feel free to get creative with vegetables…sweetcorn would taste great! Preparation time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including cooking time) … More Sage, Spring Onion and Potato Soufflé

Potatoes in Tarragon Oil with Crunchy Red Onion and Red Chilli

January 28, 2016

These potatoes are super easy to make and taste so addictive! I love the raw onion and chilli because it really gives the dish texture and makes it really fresh! They taste delicious warm or cold…take your pick Little Peas! Preparation time: 30 minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 2): 15g Tarragon 7 tbsp Extra Virgin … More Potatoes in Tarragon Oil with Crunchy Red Onion and Red Chilli

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Rosemary, Charred Lemon and Garlic Cloves

January 27, 2016

This dish is super simple and is packed with bags of flavour! They can convert even the most anti-brusselsprout eaters…crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside!  Preparation time: 1 hour (including cooking time) Ingredients: 240g Brussels Sprouts 3 Garlic cloves (skin on) 10g Rosemary 1 Lemon halved Salt Pepper 3 tbsp Olive Oil … More Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Rosemary, Charred Lemon and Garlic Cloves

Creamy Sweetcorn Fettuccine with Pickled Carrots

January 19, 2016

This dish is a perfect winter warmer….and whilst I might be vegan, I love the creamy foods and that is exactly what the sweetcorn achieves in this recipe! The carrots are tangy and slightly spicy and so they really lift the dish and make it brighter.  Preparation time: 40 minutes (including cooking time) Ingredients (Serves 3): 4 … More Creamy Sweetcorn Fettuccine with Pickled Carrots

Roasted Lemon Basil Cauliflower with Flaked Almonds and Dates

January 17, 2016

This dish is so versatile and utterly delicious…it is great straight out the oven as a winter warmer or cold as a summer salad. It is also very easy to make and is packed with flavour. I want to explore this dish further by tossing linguine through it once it has roasted so the pasta can soak … More Roasted Lemon Basil Cauliflower with Flaked Almonds and Dates

Cassava, Lentil, Spinach and Cabbage Curry

December 21, 2015

This is not one of those curries that blows your mind with extreme spice…it is beautiful and fragrant! It is packed with protein and it tastes super delicious! The tahini and frozen chopped spinach gives the curry a fantastic creamy texture without the need for coconut milk and heaviness! Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including cooking … More Cassava, Lentil, Spinach and Cabbage Curry