Healthy, low-cost dishes to make you smile
On a gloomy day there is nothing more satisfying than a pie. And if you pie is also packed with veggies, fibre and good carbs you really are winning! This Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is brilliant for meal prep – make ahead and freeze in advance […]
Seeds are so often overlooked but are such an amazing source of B vitamins, omega fatty acids and trace minerals – including the immunity boosting zinc which is handy at this time of year. They also add a depth of flavour and delicious crunch to […]
A friend and I were talking recently and she was saying how she would like to see more soups on this blog because she a) loves them b) looks at recipes and they seem to be long and overwhelming. To be a soup is a quick fix when I don’t have time to make something or I have veggies which need using up. They are perfect if you want to turn your kitchen zero waste and this Spicy Sweet Potato Soup really packs a flavour punch too.
At this time of the year particularly sweet potatoes are your friend as they are full of bug-busting vitamin C and iron. The coconut has antimicrobial fatty acids to kill off a range of ills. And with the chilli edge if you do have a cold this should clear your tubes and nourish your soul.
I often roast up a big bag of sweet potatoes to use across a number of dishes. If you are using already cooked potatoes that then this soup is ready in 5minutes. I have given a guide to making it with raw potatoes. This soup also freezes really well so make a massive pan of it and you are set for a few weeks. You can also add more water to the finished blended soup if you don’t like your soups mega thick.
I love a falafel as much as the next person but they can be wildly hit and miss! Some are dry, others greasy and at home I wanted to make some which could be oven baked instead of fried and moist enough to eat with […]
I am always on the hunt for easy dishes I can make in advance and take to friends as part of a communal bring-a-dish lunch or if guests are staying. I want to spend as much time as possible with them rather than slaving over […]