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I honestly never thought I’d see the day when I’d be writing about sprouts – and absolutely loving them. Brussels sprouts and many people have a love/hate relationship – though maybe that lessens a bit with age. If you’re here looking for a brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar or cream …

This healthy sweet potato mash recipe was one born out of pure frustration. After looking around online almost every ‘healthy’ mashed sweet potato dish was most definitely not; they’re all covered in cream, slathered in butter or drowned in milk. Or if they avoid dairy then they’re stocked in sugar …

For some weird reason, British food doesn’t always have the best reputation around the world. To anybody that’s eaten a great vegetarian toad in the hole (or even a regular toad in the hole), that’s an absolutely travesty. I will agree that it does have an unusual name, though happily …

Well, this is it people – the big one! It’s our main Christmas meal this year – and we’ve held nothing back. With drum rolls a plenty, we’re very proud to present: the vegetable wellington! With turkeys everywhere, certainly a joint of beef or two and even the odd goose, …

I absolutely love mashed veg when it’s done right. And that’s the key thing here – when it’s done right. If you don’t like mashed veg, whether it’s garlic mashed cauliflower or something completely different, there’s a very good chance you haven’t had the good stuff before. Amazingly, mashed cauliflower …

Yess!! It’s that time of year. I get to write about Christmas and pancakes – two of my favourite things. Don’t worry if you’re reading this and it’s not Christmas, gingerbread pancakes rock at any time of the year. You’ll just have to ignore reindeer references, jolly Christmas puns and …

Barbecue season. The only time my cravings for meat really ever come back. And the reason this vegan potato salad was born. I think the main reason for my craving is the terrible quality of the veggie and vegan sausages or burgers available. In my (humble) opinion they all taste …

For all those out there that say a vegetarian zucchini lasagna can’t be as good as one made from meat, you’re wrong. So wrong. Once you have a good lasagna recipe under your belt, you know you’re getting somewhere in the culinary world. It’s important to put a little time …

It’s a bittersweet time of year. The Christmas buzz is fading away, happy memories mingling with dark, cold days and the next holiday still probably a long way off. So we thought we’d take a salad to mirror our mood. This pear walnut salad combines two distinct types of flavour …

This white bean spread has come along at just the right time of year for us. Many of us are still on the slightly over indulgent side – the Christmas parties have been partied, the fatty food has been devoured and the New Year’s drinks are still to come – …

Woohoo! December is here. Which means Howie and Kat officially (we made a deal) have to let me post as many Christmas recipes as I want! So here we are. Although I’m usually a savoury man, a little sweetness and light never hurt anyone – that’s why I’m starting with …

We all want to get a little fruity every now and then. Whether it’s to boost nutrient intake, make sure the kids are getting their vitamins or just to impress the lads at the next footie game 😉 , we’ve got your back. This reeeaaaaallllyyyyy easy yogurt dip only takes …

You’re a guy, you don’t have any baking skills or equipment and you need to come up with a Valentine’s Day present. QUICKLY! Well, search no more. Let me present to you a really cool brownie recipe that even a three year old can pull off. Literally. To prove my …

There’s a bit of an art to making really good roast potatoes. Many will tell you it takes years of practice and a lot of time. Not so 😉 Follow this method and you’ll be cooking amazing roast potatoes the first time, and every time after. They’ll be fluffy and …

Best parsnips ever. A bold claim to be sure. But you’ll never know unless you try them hey? Ever since I was young, parsnips were always there at Christmas dinner. Often looking lonely and forlorn. I was never a big fan; I found them boring and somehow lacking – especially …

Honey Glazed Carrots – integral to pretty much any Christmas lunch. Easy to do wrong, even easier to do right. There are so many different versions out there – but we think we’ve created the best. Tarragon goes really well when combined with sweet things – and carrots are a …