Roasted Pumpkin soup

From sweet to savoury, pumpkin – in all its guises – is oh so versatile and delicious. This pumpkin soup is perfect for chilly weather. It also makes a great Meatless Monday meal. And as always it is easy to make. What you will need: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cake flour 2 cups warm milk […]
Easy Apricot and chocolate Granola bars

Store bought, individually wrapped granola bars may be tasty, but making your own is a healthier and more environmentally conscious option. Making your own granola bars is simple, cost-effective, and better for your health. And will keep those individual wrappers, that take hundreds of years to break down, out of our landfills. This super simple […]
Meatless Monday #5: Mung bean Curry

Mung beans are small, green beans that belong to the legume family. They are mainly cultivated in East Asia and the Indian subcontinent and are used in both savoury and sweet dishes. Mung beans are high in important vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are a good source of antioxidants which may help lower ‘bad’ LDL […]
Meatless Monday #4: Tomato & Chickpea Soup

Today was cold and rainy – I am guessing the after-effect of tropical storm Eloise. In my mind rainy weather always calls for soup. I love this tomato and chickpea soup. It’s healthy, tasty and quick to make. You will need: 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil 1 Red onion, finely chopped 1-2 red red peppers, […]
Meatless Monday #2: Aubergine parmigiana

If you love Aubergines, you will love this week’s Meatless Monday recipe. There really isn’t much not to like about it – a rich tomato sauce, bubbling mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. Yummy! This is originally a Jamie Oliver recipe, but I have tweaked it so much I am not sure he would recognize it […]
Meatless Monday #1: Roasted chickpea salad

I love hummus, but the glory of the chickpea extends far beyond that of a good dip. Chickpeas roasted in aromatic spices make for a great addition to a hearty salad – simply perfect for our first Meatless Monday dinner. You will need: 2 tins chickpeas drained (I used dried chickpeas that I cooked in […]
