Easy mushroom and thyme risotto… absolutely packed to the brim with earthy, wholesome mushrooms and just fancy enough for date night but simple enough for midweek too. Full of mushroomy flavour and loaded with good for you vitamin D. The perfect antidote for the winter blues. Follow my quick and simple risotto cooking method below!…
Autumn
Easy One Pot Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup
Easy one pot spiced carrot & lentil soup… hearty, warming and 3 of your five – a – day in one big bowl. Soup is always a crowd pleaser, you can cook this one up in batches for dinner or lunches, freeze it if you can’t quite finish it all. Served up with a crusty…
One Pot Farmhouse Roast Chicken & Vegetables
One pot farmhouse roast chicken and vegetables… your Sunday dinner prepared all in one dish. Packed with flavour but really easy to pull together. Feed a couple or a crowd. Perfect for a slow Sunday supper or as part of your Thanksgiving feast. It took me MANY years to finally tackle roasting a whole bird…
Baked Stuffed Pesto & Ricotta Shells
Baked stuffed pesto & ricotta shells… a new take on the classic spinach and ricotta version! A deliciously saucey, cheesey blend of baked goodness. Easy enough for your midweek dinner, fancy enough for entertaining. The perfect comforting pasta dish when you’ve got a little bit more time to prepare dinner. Italian flavours combine majestically in…
Warming Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate
Warming Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate… don’t those words just make you feel happy inside? Rich and creamy chocolate with a delicious blend of spice perfect for autumn. The weather is definitely shifting here in England, to my favourite time of year. The leaves are falling and the wind start to whistle through the trees. I…
Autumn Glow Grains & Root Veggie Salad
As the days grow shorter and dark nights longer, I find myself craving wholesome, warming food. I came up with this Autumn Glow Grains & Root Veggie Salad to satisfy that craving. It’s nourishing, warming and so tasty. You’ll feel like you’ve unstoppable after this one. Served up with a tahini-lemon dressing that’s quick to…
Easy Pork Tacos Carnitas and Tangy Salsa
Once you make these easy pork tacos carnitas and tangy salsa once, you’ll be craving them time and time again. Soft, juicy and so flavourful, a real explosion of taste for your tastebuds! Tacos, literally meaning “little meats”, is a dish of Mexican cuisine with somewhat uncertain origins, made by braising or simmering pork for…
Spiced Apple Loaf Cake with Sweet Cinnamon Sugar
Early autumn is all about apple and spice for me. This apple spiced loaf cake full of cinnamon-ey goodness is what dreams are made of. Getting the very most out of our delicious apple harvest is such a treat. My favourites are pink lady or discovery, the pinker the variety the better in my opinion….
Easy One Pot Chickpea Masala
Hearty, warming and easy to cook, this one pot chickpea masala (or chana masala) will have you returning time and time again. It comes together from mostly store cupboard essentials and dried spices, perfect if you’re in a pinch or not sure what to cook for supper. Simple, bold flavours come together in complete harmony….
Simple Roasted Carrots with Garlic & Thyme
Sweet simple roasted carrots match perfectly with garlic and thyme, allow them to roast up in the oven for a while and you’ll never need another recipe. You’ll know they’re done when the outsides start to crinkle and caramelise a little and a fork can easily pierce through. Carrots have always been my number 1…