Ahhhh, mulled wine. Or perhaps spiced wine, depending on where you’re from. We look forward to this season every single year. Just for a short time, HurryTheFoodUp is becoming HurryTheDrinkUp and we say at least …
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Restaurant-level Pumpkin and Carrot Soup Recipe
Pumpkin and carrot soup is everywhere. Just like pumpkins themselves at this time of year, you can’t turn without seeing one. They’re virtually throwing themselves at you. And you know what? They’re mostly ignored too. …
Read More »Easy Vegan French Toast – No fuss, just lush
Vegan french toast means that the deliciously loveable rogue breakfast, French toast, is no longer just for egg-eaters and milk-drinkers. A weekend favourite, French toast is a lovely soft-crunchy mix of cooked bread in a …
Read More »No Fuss Cashew Cream (Vegan & Quick!)
Cashew cream is amazing! It’s one of those recipes that sneaks up on you and knocks it out of the park. This recipe was shared with us by a long-term reader Sharon (and 30 Day …
Read More »High Society Cucumber Sandwiches – the Dos and Don’ts
Cucumber Sandwiches – the Dos and Don’ts This cucumber sandwich with cream cheese recipe started out as a bit of fun, but we soon realised that cucumber sandwiches are a pretty serious recipe. Well, in …
Read More »Easy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup – The True Superfood (5 min prep!)
You’d be forgiven if you think we’re obsessed with broccoli and cauliflower. Not only do we now have broccoli and cauliflower soup, we also have a broccoli and cauliflower salad, and a roasted Mediterranean broccoli …
Read More »Asian-style Creamy Corn Soup (Vegan, 20 mins)
Vegan food rocks. We know that, and have done for a long time. But to some, and even with awesome recipes like this roasted & creamy corn soup, vegan food still has a stigma to …
Read More »Watermelon and Feta Salad – Fresh, fruity and ready in ten minutes
Up until a few years ago, I barely ate salad and even today it has to be something special to grab me. This watermelon and feta salad is something special. It goes without saying that …
Read More »Creamy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup – Ready when you are
Summer is here – and we need this recipe. Salads can be great, but we’re often left begging for more. That’s where coconut curry lentil soup steps up. It keeps that summer spirit high with …
Read More »Supreme Pear Soup – and oh so easy
Pear soup with blue cheese is undoubtedly a niche recipe. If you don’t like blue cheese, then you probably won’t enjoy this recipe. If you do like blue cheese then there’s a good chance this …
Read More »Carrot and Ginger Soup – souper fast!
There are many, many reasons to love carrot and ginger soup. Firstly, it’s made from ginger. And ginger is often subject to lots of unfair treatment. If you’ve never heard Tim Minchin’s song ‘Prejudice’, you …
Read More »Cucumber Raita – Beats the Heat
Ahh, cucumber raita. A dish as cool as a…well, a cucumber. A cucumber that’s been dipped in yoghurt and kept in the fridge. Refreshing, and certainly pleasing on the palate too. Some people say I’m …
Read More »Beetroot Smoothie – Powerful yet Smooth(ie)
If you like beetroots, you’re a lucky person. I’ll explain why in a minute. If you don’t, and you’re like me, you might still want to eat beets anyway. Or at least drink the odd …
Read More »Quick Tomato Chutney – Anglo-Indian Cuisine made perfect
Have I ever told you how much I love curry? Oh I have? Well then, I won’t bore you with another post about curry. No, I’ll tell you all about curry’s best friend, tomato chutney, …
Read More »Honeydew Melon Soup | Super easy and totally vegan!
There must be something in the air – the last month of summer sees the release of not one cold, white soup, but two! Heady times indeed. This honeydew melon soup recipe the is the …
Read More »White Gazpacho – The delicious Spanish Garlic Soup
Andalusia, the southernmost region of Spain, is one of huge importance to Spain. The beautiful area not only houses around twenty percent of Spain’s modern population; its traditions and history range from Moorish rule in …
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