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HelloFresh Review – Coconut Dal with Roasted Butternut Squash

HelloFresh Review - Coconut Dal with Roasted Butternut Squash *This post is sponsored by HelloFresh* I’m all about quick and easy meals that are made from scratch at home, but I know that on busy days just the idea of having to think of what to make for dinner, grabbing the ingredients from the supermarket and putting a meal together can seem daunting when all you want to do is put your legs up and enjoy some down time. In my case what would usually end up happening after a long day of work, running errands and other chores is I would end up spending ages trying to think of something to whip up, but by the end of it [...]

Air Fryer Vegan Samosas

Air Fryer Vegan Samosas Delicious crispy vegan samosas made healthier by cooking in an air fryer with less oil.  I love samosas, but they can be a bit heavy and greasy so I usually stay away from them. However these homemade air fryer samosas are so light, yet still taste delicious! The whole recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons of oil so they're much lighter and still as crispy as the ones you get from a takeaway.  It's not easy getting hold of vegan or dairy-free samosas, especially around where I live. So I haven't had a samosa in years and I really missed them. This was my first ever attempt at making samosas. I was under the impression that making your own homemade [...]

Herby Lemon Turmeric Cornish New Potatoes

Herby Lemon Turmeric Cornish New Potatoes *This post is sponsored by Seasonal Spuds* Delicious, zingy and herby potatoes that are packed with flavour and perfect as a summer side dish.  It finally feels like summer is here (hurrah!), so I'm craving all the light and summary flavours. When I was trying to think of a good flavour combination to go with a potato dish, my mind instantly went to turmeric. The lovely bright colour that screams summer, the mild taste and the added anti-inflammatory benefit seemed like the perfect option. I also love turmeric because although it's a spice, it's not "spicy", if that makes sense. It's a great ingredient to add to dishes to jazz them up for those [...]

Vegan BBQ Cheese Burgers

  *This is a sponsored post for Violife* Vegan BBQ Cheese Burgers Apart from the weather, what I love most about May is that not only do we get one bank holiday weekend, but TWO bank holiday weekends! When I think of the bank holiday, the first thing that springs to mind are barbeques. I must admit I haven't had the chance to enjoy one in quite some time since living in an apartment in a busy city centre without a car, but if I had a big back garden, I would be BBQing every time the sun was out. I wanted to create a BBQ friendly recipe to celebrate the extended weekend, and the first thing that came to mind was a burger. [...]

Puy Lentil Tabouleh Salad

Puy Lentil Tabouleh Salad Here's a delicious, quick and easy meal idea for lunch, dinner or as a side. This puy Lentil tabbouleh salad is quick to put together and an easy way to get more veg and fibre into your daily diet.  I grew up in the Middle East so it's no surprise that Middle Eastern cuisine is my favourite. It can be really healthy as well. It is usually really heavy in red meat, oil/fat and simple carbs, mainly white rice and white bread. However, it can easily be made much healthier by swapping out the red meat with better protein options (tofu, beans/pulses, chicken), substituting the simple carbs with wholegrains (quinoa, brown rice, wholemeal flour) and using (much) less oil. Parsley is [...]

Mexican Bean and Sweet Potato Hash

Mexican Bean and Sweet Potato Hash On the menu for this weekend is this Mexican bean and sweet potato hash. A healthy, filling and packed with flavour breakfast/brunch for the whole family to enjoy! I usually go for sweet breakfasts, but on the weekend I crave something savoury. The hubby is more of a savoury person in general and prefers savoury breakfasts, s0 on weekend mornings he takes over the kitchen. It makes a really nice change having something savoury and for me it signals the start of the weekend. I now associate weekends with a savoury brunch. It's also nice because it means I can sit back and let the hubby take over. We take our time and chit chat while he prepares [...]

Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes

Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes Fluffy potato cakes stuffed with a fragrant lemony herby mushroom mixture. These mushroom stuffed potato cakes would make an amazing addition to meals. I made these potato filled cakes around this time last year and they went down a treat with the family. I had it in mind to make this recipe again to share on the blog, but then completely forgot about it! I then made them again a couple of months ago, took the photos, but wasn't 100% happy with the way the shots turned out. Now I've got my act together, made them again and actually took some really decent pictures this time. So now I can finally satisfied with the cakes AND the images. [...]

Vegan Spinach Cheese Rolls

Vegan Spinach Cheese Rolls Delicious flaky pastry rolls filled with dairy-free 'cheese' and spinach. A great treat to have on the weekend, at parties or a speedy evening treat!  Not too long ago cutting out dairy or being vegan meant you had to go on living your life without things like milk, yoghurt and cheese! Plus the endless list of the other food products that had hidden milk in the ingredient list. Even when more plant-based options became available, they were a lot harder to get hold of and not very accessible to the masses. Now, you can find dairy-free alternatives in almost all supermarkets, and definitely in the bigger stores.  I must say that although I love cheese, I was never one of those [...]

Chilli Butternut Squash Soup

Chilli Butternut Squash Soup Up until recently I've never been a huge soup fan. I just didn't grow up eating much soup, apart from lentil soup (my fave), so it never appealed much to me. However over the past few weeks I found myself actually craving soups, so I started to buy ready made soups when doing my weekly food shop.  I'm usually a cold meal kind of person and I'm not usually fussed whether a meal is hot, room temperature or cold, but recently my body has been craving warm food. Comfort foods mainly. Stews, curries, porridge...and soup! I decided to try making my own instead of relying on ready made soups. They're fairly easy to make, cost a lot less and [...]

California Walnut, Mushroom & Red Onion Galette

California Walnut, Mushroom & Red Onion Galette A delicious, crumbly vegan and gluten-free pastry with a moreish mushroom filling. This California walnut mushroom and red onion galette is the perfect dinner go-to. It's such an easy dish to whip up on a week night, whether you’re dining for one, or you're looking for a low-key evening in with your partner. I made this galette for dinner and the hubby (a keen meat eater), absolutely loved it! I find mushrooms quite meaty as far as plants go (although I am aware mushrooms aren't technically a plant, but you know what I mean :P), so they are a great ingredient to use as the base for a vegan meal that you want [...]

2019-01-07T17:50:47+01:00December 19, 2018|Bakes, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|4 Comments
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