Another one pot wonder for you guys - this time a stroganaoff recipe! I've used a soy yoghurt to give this dish a creamy texture and it worked a treat. Let's cook! Recipe (Serves 3-4) Ingredients 1 tbsp rapeseed oil or olive oil 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried parsley 1 garlic clove, peeled and … Continue reading Creamy Aubergine & Butter Bean Stew
This week, I decided to try a Thai Green Curry! I love one-pot curry dishes - they always feel like a bit of a hug for my tummy on those cold and windy early spring evenings - or maybe that's just how the weather is in Galway!!! Anyway, here's the recipe I came up with, … Continue reading Tofu & Three Veg Thai Green Curry
With all of the storms and cold wet weather in the last few weeks, I've wanted to work on a cosy comforting bake-style recipe for myself and you guys. This spiced chickpea and aubergine bake turned out really well, and its topped with one of my favourite cheeses - feta! I can't wait to see … Continue reading Spiced Chickpea, Aubergine & Feta Bake
When I visited Budapest a few years ago, one of my favourite dishes we got to try was a traditional Hungarian goulash. I decided this week to change things up from my usual one-pot curry or chili that I cook - so a vegetarian version of a goulash was the result! This is a very … Continue reading Creamy Chickpea & Mushroom Goulash
A super simple recipe with lentils as the star ingredient - this is quite like a bolognaise in texture but with different flavours. I hope you enjoy it! Recipe (Serves 5) Ingredients 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground ginger 1 … Continue reading Simple Lentil Ragu
This is a super simple recipe I love to keep in the back pocket for a quick weekend dinner you can save the other half of for the next day! Feel free to substitute the tempeh for tofu if you prefer it. Recipe (Serves 2) Ingredients 1 tbsp of olive or rapeseed oil 1 tsp … Continue reading Miso Tempeh Noodle Stir Fry
This week, I wanted to mix up the veggies in my weekly shop, so I decided to get creative with mushrooms! This is a super one-pot dish you can make ahead and save portions of for the week ahead - or feed a few hungry mouths in one go! Recipe (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 tbsp … Continue reading Mushroom, Spinach and Chickpea Curry
Tofu is a very handy source of protein if you're giving meat-free recipes a try these days. I usually pick up a block or two of 200g of tofu from Tesco in my weekly shop - smoked tofu is my favourite! This recipe uses some of my favourite spices - cinnamon, turmeric and ginger, plus … Continue reading Creamy Coconut Tofu Curry
In case you didn't know, I LOVE brussel sprouts. They are one of my favourite ingredients to cook with during the Christmas holidays, and so of course I had to bring you a new seasonal recipe to spread the sprout joy! This is a handy recipe to use for leftover sprouts and carrots from your … Continue reading Roasted Sprouts, Carrot & Chickpea Salad
A super simple stir fry recipe which uses one of my all-time favourite ingredients - chickpeas! This is a very handy go-to recipe on a busy weeknight - it packs 3 servings of your recommended 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day too! Recipe (Serves 3-4) Ingredients 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil 1 … Continue reading Chunky Veg Chickpea Noodle Stir Fry
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