What can I make with orzo? Last time I went to the shop the pasta shelves were bare. The Covid 19 crisis has really hit pasta hard. All 3 of us in this family have pasta addictions so when I managed to find one lonely bag of rejected orzo at the back of Tesco…
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Spaghetti with bean, pea and mint pesto
Spring Clean This is a fresh and tasty Spring time dish that’s quick and easy to make. It tastes fresh and clean thanks to the clean flavours of the broad beans, peas and mint. Storecupboard Staples and Freezer Heroes This vegan pesto pasta is made with storecupboard and freezer staples, ideal for these strange times…
Roasted Fennel & Tomatoes, Hasselback Potatoes & Italian Dressing (v)
Fennel In my organic vegetable box this week I was sent some fennel which I haven’t cooked much with before. I do enjoy fennel seeds in a stew or bean casserole but it was a bit too hot this weekend for that. The other option I thought would be a nice fennel salad,…
Aubergine Parmigiana Sub
Hot Veggie Sandwich I love bread, I really do. I know it’s not good for you to have too much, but it makes me happy! So when I was craving bread, but also something hot and cheesy, this seemed like a perfect option. Stand aside regular grilled cheese, the aubergine parmigiana SUB is here….
Broccoli & Basil Soup (With Hidden Protein) (v)
Folate Rich Super-Soup With Crispy Pine Nut and Breadcrumb Topping This Broccoli and Basil Soup is vegan, packed full of healthy vitamins and minerals including folates (essential for pregnancy and conception) and also boasts a good source of hidden protein. I’m all for a nice green healthy soup but when I’m feeling a bit down I…
Vegetarian Mushroom Meatballs With Mozzarella-Melty-Middle
Vegetarian Mushroom Meatballs Ok folks, this is a good one! Sometimes you just need some comfort food and nothing says comfort to me more than pasta and something stuffed with cheese! These vegetarian mushroom meatballs are a healthy meat-free alternative to the classic Italian meal giving you a whole range of extra healthy vitamins and…
Gnocchi With Wild Garlic Pesto, Tomatoes & Kale
The other day I made a batch of wild garlic pesto so I’ve been finding ways to use it up ever since! This is a really quick and easy dish, perfect for a speedy, healthy lunch or midweek tea. If you don’t have wild garlic pesto normal pesto or sun dried tomato paste would also…
Wild Garlic Pesto
Foraging Wild Garlic The leaves and flowers of the wild garlic plant are edible. You can find it in many forests. The leaves are around from march and are best picked young. The flowers usually appear April to June. Do make sure you know what you’re picking – before they flower lily of the valley…
Broccoli With Sundried Tomatoes, Garlic & Pine Nuts
Tapas Inspired There’s a tapas place near us that does delicious veggie tapas. One of the favourites, amongst meat eaters and veggies, is the green beans with sun-dried tomatoes. They are always first to be eaten around our table so I thought I’d try something similar with this organic purple sprouting broccoli we were sent in our veg box…
