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Category: Easy

Cooking / Easy / European / Scandinavian / Umami / Western

Jansson’s Temptation

This traditional Swedish recipe has been part of our family fare for decades. It is hearty and nourishing comfort food at its very best.

By Ingredient / Cooking / Easy / Under 10 minutes / Vegan / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Zucchini, marrow, courgette – whatever you call it, it’s pure gold.

How often do you find yourself with a lonely courgette in the fridge, wondering how to turn it into something useful? I do – frequently. I often buy them (and …

Baked goods / Cake / Cooking / Easy / Vegetarian

New year, new recipe: Banana Bread

It’s a sweltering New Year’s eve and we need a tasty treat for tonight. I have neither the time nor energy to experiment with ideas for my bananas which ripened …

Baked goods / Cooking / Easy / Vegetarian

Christmas Fruitcake (alcohol free)

For those who don’t like brandy, here is a great cake that has the same depth of flavour without the punch of the plonk. It also doesn’t need long to mature so if you have left it last-minute to do your cake this is the one for you.

Cooking / Easy / Mexican / Vegetarian

Veggie, Gluten-free, Nut-free Family-friendly Mexican Fiesta

I’m loving exploring new cuisines. Recently I was a bit stumped for ideas when I was planning a free-from vegetarian family dinner party, but this worked really well: Nibbles Lentil …

Cooking / Easy / Nibbles / Umami / Vegan / Vegetarian

Vegan Tofu & Oat balls

Makes: ± 12 balls Time to make: 25 mins (5 prep, 15 in oven, 5 on stovetop) These yummies are not my brain-child – I was lucky enough to enjoy …

Baked goods / Cooking / Easy / Nibbles / Vegan / Vegetarian

Vegan cheese puffs

Makes: ± 30 small puffs Time to make: 20 mins (10 prep + 10 bake) Ingredients Method – 1 cup plain flour– 2 tsp baking powder– 1 pinch paprika– 20 …

Baked goods / Cooking / Easy / European / Nibbles / Vegan / Vegetarian

Peanut Butter Biscuits (vegan)

Easy vegan biscuits packed with flavour. A great snack if you are craving umami!

Cleaner living / Cooking / Dips / Dressings / Spreads / Easy / Under 10 minutes / Vegetarian

DIY Choc Hazelnut Spread

No need to buy commercial spreads made with palm-oil anymore! This is quick, easy, cheap and nutritious. It also brings a bonus feel-good factor as by boycotting palm oil products you are helping to save the Orangutan’s habitats currently being decimated by palm oil plantations.

Cooking / Easy / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern / Nibbles / Vegan / Vegetarian

Flatbread in just 20 minutes

Makes: 6-8 flatbreads Time to make: 5 prep, 10 resting, 5 actual cooking This bread is quick, easy and a great addition to a meal where you want a little …

Baked goods / Cooking / Easy / Vegetarian

Buttermilk Scones

Easy, delicious and quick to make.

Easy to make and so delicious
Cooking / Dips / Dressings / Spreads / Easy / Under 10 minutes / Vegan / Vegetarian

3-minute Balsamic Dressing

Makes: 100 ml dressing Time to make: 3 mins This incredibly versatile dressing is perfect to splash on salad, drizzle over baked potato, mains, or simply as a dipping oil …

Cooking / Dips / Dressings / Spreads / Easy / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern / Nibbles / Umami / Under 10 minutes / Vegan / Vegetarian

Easy Hummus

Ready in 5 minutes!

Baked goods / Cooking / Easy / Nibbles / Vegetarian

Cheese Muffins

Makes: 12 small muffins Time to make: 20 mins (10 prep + 10 bake) Whether you are having brunch, afternoon snack or midnight cravings, these are delicious, quick and easy …

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