Mexican chorizo, seasoned with spices like cumin, dried chillies and clove, is very different to what we in the UK know as chorizo (i.e. Spanish chorizo) which is predominantly flavoured with smoked paprika. These tacos are inspired by the Mexican dish of chorizo &…
Thanks to Linda McCartney’s for sponsoring this post The pairing of fennel-seedy Italian sausages and broccoli is always delicious. Here the broccoli is cooked until super soft which, along with garlic, lemon and cheese, allows it to act as a kind of impromptu ‘pesto’…
Ahh spaghetti bolognese, a definite comfort food in many countries but particularly a British staple (although the version most Brits make is nothing like a classic ragu all bolognese – especially as we usually serve it with spaghetti which would be blasphemy in Italy).…
Filo Tart with Broccoli & Ricotta
Filo tarts were a mainstay in my house at uni. Along with curry nights, filo pie was a favourite to cook together and share. I’m definitely more of a savoury tart/pie person (weirdly) and filo is a great pastry for dinner time since it’s…
Crispy Rice Salad (Vegan)
This post was sponsored by Tropical Sun – thanks for supporting this blog! The zingy flavours in this salad make it perfect as a light side dish (or lunch) with some fresh Thai flavours. This recipe is inspired by a mixture between a dish…
Creamy Cauliflower, Mushroom & Kale Pasta Bake {vegan option}
This post was created in partnership with Barilla Pasta Creamy caulifower sauce coating wholemeal pasta, packed full of garlick, mushrooms & thyme, too! This is a perfect pasta bake for those cold, winter days. If you are as much of a pasta bake fan…
After having the Pici Cacio e Pepe at Padella (a pasta restaurant in Borough Market, London), I became kind of obsessed with it. It was like nothing else I’d had before with wobbly, worm-like noodles and a rich yet light sauce packed with a…
30-Minute Plant-Based Recipes Ebook
This 30-recipe ebook features all plant-based (i.e. vegan) recipes, from Lunch and Dinner through to Snacks and Bakes. Each recipe only takes 30 minutes (or less) from start to finish, to make your weeknight cooking less daunting! Delivered straight to your inbox as a downloadable PDF, with images for every recipe.…
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts & Smoky Olives
Come Christmas or Thanksgiving, these crisp, golden Brussels sprouts will always be a favourite. My mum used to make sauteed brussels sprouts with chestnuts, juniper and bacon when I was growing up. The pairing of sprouts and chestnuts is so classic and for good…
Simple Garlicky Vegan Sourdough Stuffing
Stuffing is always a popular Thanksgiving side dish, isn’t it? Basically just crispy pieces of bread intertwined with chunks of delicious veg. Almost like a warm panzanella! This vegan version is just as good – I cook down leeks and garlic until soft and…