Salads aren’t just for summer even though they tend to feature more heavily when temperatures soar and few want to linger cooking in the kitchen. But there are some great autumn and winter ones, and I think warm ones especially bridge the divide between the seasons. I am also very mindful that some of[Read More]
chick peas
Star Jars!
For many of us today signals a return to work after the half-term holiday. For others it might be just a bit of the ‘same old, same old’ beginning of the week – but your lunch box doesn’t have to be that way! Regular visitors will know I enjoy making jar salads for lunch (sometimes[Read More]
Vegan Nuggets of Goodness
Simply made from chick peas, petits pois, spring onions/scallions and crumbed protein bread (or your choice of breadcrumbs) – these delicious nuggets make a great vegan ‘fakeaway’ instead of the usual chicken or meat nugget options. I find that they make a great balanced light meal with a tomato, sweetcorn, red onion and herb salad, but others[Read More]
British Food Fortnight/4
Today’s recipe features Welsh lamb leg steaks. It is served with a creamy-like mash, but much better for weight-loss surgery patients because it is made from chick peas rather than potato. Try it, it makes a most welcome and flavoursome change. Lamb Steaks with Chick Pea Mash Ingredients 2 x 150g lamb leg steaks, trimmed[Read More]