Soup is soup. Perfect for a warm lunch or light evening dinner or a starter. This has a delicate flavour and is beautifully smooth. We really appreciate food that’s quick to prepare, maximising on good flavour. Once you’ve trimmed the veg, this couldn’t be simpler or quicker! …
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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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….
Borlotti beans have a lovely silky smooth texture when turned into humous. The addition of lemon oil adds a lovely sharp zing to the the mix. Serve with some biscuits or crackers or spread on toast with some fresh or sun dried tomatoes. …
A vibrant colour like no other with a velvety rich creamy texture and taste. Vegan beetroot tzatsiki is a great alternative to the Greek cucumber version in Summer. You could serve it on toast, as a sauce or with a bunch of crudités for a party. The garlic flavour isn’t too strong here but feel free to add more if you don’t have your friends round!…
This recipe is a standard Summer staple that we couldn’t live without. We used round courgettes in our recipe, but you can use standard courgette shapes for this too. They make a lovely meal served with new potatoes and a hearty green salad. …
Everyone loves pesto made with basil and pine nuts in its traditional form, but as pesto literally means ‘pound’ or ‘ground’, you can just chuck the basil version out of the window – especially at this time of year when it is not in season – and blitz up something else that’s green. We make our pesto from just about anything at any time of the year – spinach, sorrel, rocket, coriander, parsley… whatever! You also don’t need pine nuts or parmesan – you can vary the nuts and leave out the cheese altogether. Serve with pasta, spread on toast, with new potatoes, or as a salad dressing… the options are really endless. Here’s what we did this week – a bunch is a small handful!
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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!…
A satisfying tapas dish or a main dish in its own right, these peppers are spicy and simple to make. If you can’t find small peppers, you can definitely do this with larger ones – bell or long ones – you might just need to cook them for a bit longer!…
Puy lentils make a tasty filling salad, great for a more interesting lunch or as a side dish for a main meal or as part of a selection of salad platters. The nutty lentils are well balanced with the texture of the avocado, the sharpness of the lemon and crunch of walnuts. A bit of health in Winter never did a bad thing – and this is definitely that! …