People ask me if I miss meat. I don’t mind the question, of course, and the answer is a resounding ‘no’ – not when I have recipes like this vegan chow mein, anyway. The most …
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Noodle Omelette – Budget food at its best
It’s going to be a good week. I knew it as soon as this recipe hit the top of my list. Noodle Omelette. Two of my favourite things right there – noodles and omelettes. Together. …
Read More »Sweetcorn Fritters – The new kitchen staple
Without a doubt, there’s something joyful about simple foods. And that’s where these sweetcorn fritters really shine. They’re tasty and uncomplicated, and can virtually always be made with foods leftover in the cupboard. Eaten with …
Read More »Vegan Breakfast Potatoes – Break the Fast
I’ve been really looking forward to posting these vegan breakfast potatoes for a long time now. Once in a while recipes come along that I just can’t stop eating, and these breakfast potatoes are one …
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 »Mediterranean Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
I’m gonna throw this out there – roasted broccoli and cauliflower doesn’t get any better than this. If you’re looking for a roasted broccoli and cauliflower dish, then there’s a good chance you’re after the …
Read More »Potato Farls – An Authentic Irish Breakfast
What’s the difference between a potato farl and potato bread? About as much as the difference between a cow from Northern Ireland, and one from the Republic. Potato Farls or Potato Bread? Potato farls (as …
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 »Vegetarian Toad in the Hole – the new classic
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 …
Read More »Irish Bombay Potatoes – The Best Curried Potatoes in the World
There are a couple of things I’ve learnt since being involved in the food industry. If you want a good curry, speak to an Indian cook. If you want good potatoes, speak to an Irish …
Read More »Perfect Scrambled Eggs with Cheese – Ready in 5 mins
Some recipes are deceptively simple. Although I first learnt how to make scrambled eggs with cheese when I was about 13, I just really did not know how great they could and would become. Of …
Read More »Vegan Mashed Potatoes – No cream, no butter, all vegan
Mashed potatoes rock. Hard. An essential part of so many classic meals, from the British roast to the American Thanksgiving (and a whole load in between) at first sight you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re …
Read More »No Effort Vegan Coconut Curry
You’d think I’d be bored of talking about curry by now. But I’m really, absolutely, definitely not. In my humble opinion, curry is one of the greatest dishes this world has ever seen – with …
Read More »Mexican Vegetarian Tacos – Authentically Awesome!
These vegetarian tacos are really hard to beat. There’s just something about that crunchy mix of onions, peppers and beans surrounded by crispy tacos, topped off with a sweet mango and avocado sauce. They’re really, …
Read More »Perfect Pizza Potatoes – Ready in 45 Mins
Pizza rocks! 😀 At least I certainly think so. It has a lot going for it. But for some, pizza potatoes are the answer. To most, ‘gluten-free’ is just a myth – a phrase made up …
Read More »Easy Cauliflower Curry – Ready in 30 Mins
HOORAY! I get to write about curry again. As I go to great pains to point out, I love curry. All forms of curry, and definitely cauliflower curry. Although I grew up mostly eating Indian …
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