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Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff
This beautiful dish originates from Russia & is a great idea for a week night dinner, as it only takes 15-20 minutes to make. It is also very easy to convert it to a vegan dish by simply increasing the quantity of mushrooms to 700gr, & although I used oyster mushrooms for my dish, you can use a variety of different mushrooms to make it even more interesting. For the vegan version, simply add the flour to the mushrooms followed by vegetable stock, and the rest of the ingredien
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Nov 17, 20252 min read


Chard & Broccoli Stalk Stir-Fry
It makes me wince when people chop off the stalks or base of a broccoli and discard it. I absolutely love this part of broccoli. Simply remove the rough outside layer and you will find smooth, much softer flesh inside that is tasty and perfect for stir-fries. This recipe is easy to make & packed with goodness. It is great as a side dish with teriyaki salmon (you can search for this recipe in the search box above). You can even add noodles & chicken for a 1 wok meal. Simply b
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Nov 6, 20252 min read


Potato & Cauliflower Thai Yellow Curry
At home we try to go meat-free once a week, so I'm always looking for tasty vegan dishes to try out. This is one of my favourites & it's...
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Oct 2, 20252 min read


White Chard Stew
What can I say about this incredible stew that contains 8 different vegetables & is simply divine! Each year I grow white chard in my...
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Sep 21, 20252 min read


Tomato Soup
With autumn on its way and my vegetable garden at its most productive, soups are a great way to use up surplus vegetables & create a...
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Aug 29, 20251 min read


Butternut Squash Soup
Its that time of year! My squash plant has started yielding some beautiful butternuts, a vegetable that I absolutely love. It can be...
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Aug 21, 20251 min read


Spicy Aubergine Caviar
This dish is a beautiful addition to wraps and pitta bread with grilled meat, fish or a vegan alternative, and is a wonderful dip to...
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Aug 11, 20252 min read


Mirabelle Plum Jam
This recipe can be made with any type of plum though mirabelle plums are very famous in France due to their sweet flavour. For this...
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Aug 9, 20251 min read


Spicy Pepper Soup
This recipe I created one fine day when I noticed two peppers in the fridge that looked like they were softening and preparing for their...
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Aug 5, 20251 min read


Warm Mediterranean Rice Salad
I was recently inspired to create this beautiful, tasty salad with influences from the south of France & Greece. I like to serve it with...
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Jun 14, 20251 min read


Asparagus Soup
I just love asparagus, both green & white, in every form from steamed to grilled to jarred. You can use either type of asparagus for this...
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Apr 13, 20251 min read


Tangy Roasted Artichokes
I absolutely love artichokes and will often have them simply boiled & drained, with a bowl of vinaigrette on the side. This recipe,...
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Apr 9, 20251 min read


Wild Garlic Salsa
What an incredible recipe this is. A bombshell of flavours in each bite and the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and fish. 4...
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Mar 31, 20251 min read


Hummus
What a marvellous recipe this is. Healthy, easy to make & ever so versatile. It can be used as a dip, a spread or part of a meal,...
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Mar 14, 20251 min read


Sweet Potato Hummus
Hummus is a healthy dip that is so versatile. It can be used in wraps & sandwiches, or it can be served on its own as a dip with...
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Feb 26, 20251 min read


Salmon & Lentil Salsa
This recipe is the perfect power lunch to recharge your body with goodness, & only takes 20 minutes to whip together. I've added it to...
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Feb 25, 20251 min read


Sauce Chien
In English this Creole dish translates as 'Dog Sauce'. The recipe requires a lot of chopping so they named this dish after a knife brand,...
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Feb 14, 20251 min read


Melitzanes Imam Bayildi
This roasted aubergine recipe, although Greek, has its roots in Turkey. The translation for Melitzanes Imam Bayildi is 'Aubergine Imam...
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Feb 7, 20252 min read


Mojo Verde
This is one of my favorites, Canarian Green Sauce. I first tasted this amazing sauce whilst on holiday in Lanzarote some decade ago. I...
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Feb 3, 20251 min read


Cauliflower & Cashew Nut Yellow Curry
For all you Vegans out there, or those like me who like to have 1 meat free day per week, here is a simple, great recipe that is...
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Jan 24, 20251 min read
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