When you crave a bit of colour as well as a good dose of vegetables but don’t want to get too full with heavy Winter food, this is a great recipe. Perfect for a midweek meal as it’s ready in around 20 minutes, you can really keep the goodness of the veg intact by not cooking anything for too long here. With the zing of ginger, lemon or lime, garlic and chilli, this doesn’t disappoint on flavour and is an easy dish to substitute other veg into – whatever you have in the fridge! Serves 3…
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Spiced Parsnip Soup
A perfect speedy soup too make the most of this flavoursome Winter veg. Parsnip soup can sometimes suffer from looking a bit grey in colour. We get round this by adding some healthy ground turmeric – the result is a warming vibrant yellow bowl of comfort. Great served with a potato scone or savoury muffin – see our previous recipes for inspiration!…
Potato and Chard Curry
We really love curry. This one is Helen’s Friday night favourite for Autumn. Served with basmati rice, tasty home made chutney and a good raita, there really is no better comfort food. You could add French beans to this if you have them, but otherwise it’s great just as it is. Quick, fragrant and very easy to make, it will go down a storm. If you can’t get chard, use spinach with large leaves….
Quick Spinach Dal
This is a hearty comfort dish and really handy for a quick mid week meal. Basically the easiest Indian fast food you can make at home. This is definitely a Scottish style dal – thicker! We like it served with rice, chutney, and a crunchy poppadum….
Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Continuing with our Autumnal, Seasonal recipes, this recipe makes the most of the season’s favourite veg – the pumpkin! We used spaghetti squash for this soup, but you could easily make it with another pumpkin and it will be just as tasty. There’s just the right amount of spice to warm you up but not so much to blow your head off. Keep warm and eat soup – there’s nothing better to do when the weather’s a bit dreary!…
Black Eye Bean & Spinach Curry
This recipe is from Laura’s fantastic cooking friend, Hannah. Laura and Hannah became friends in India, bonding over a love of food and cooking amongst other things! This recipe is spicy, homely and great at this time of year when spinach is one of the best vegetables growing. Serve with rice or chapatti or with a few other curries for a feast!
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Tapas Time! Chard and Chickpea Salad
This is quite an earthy tapas dish, really lifted by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Chickpeas and chard are both extremely good for you – full of nutrients and protein. If you can’t get chard, you could use spinach instead – it works just as well. Be sure not to overcook the greens to ensure you get a nice taste (it goes bitter if it’s overdone) and preserve the maximum nutrients. Serve warm or at room temperature….
Spinach pancakes with lime & ginger salsa
These small pancakes are perfect for a summer dinner with friends and also make a great starter to a bigger feast. The ginger and lime salsa gives a great zing to the meal so don’t be tempted to leave it out! Serve them slightly warm with a collection of salads and they will disappear in no time!…
Sweet potato Chilli
Chilli is such a protein rich meal and this applies even when made as a vegan dish. A great staple food, this is filling, nutritious and delicious. Serve with rice or on its own or with salad or flatbread! Our version features the humble sweet potato as the star of the show, flanked the dancing spicy flavours of baharat and dukkah. …
Gluten Free Squash Ravioli
Cuddly Carrot are excited about pasta! We have invested in a pasta machine and decided it’s great fun – if a bit of effort! The results are definitely tastier than shop bought gluten free pasta and it’s pretty quick to make once you get the hang of it – but don’t attempt this recipe if you don’t have a pasta machine! Our dairy free recipe is super simple and packs a punch with strong flavours of squash, onion, chilli and a pomegranate balsamic dressing and pesto!…