Asparagus Hollandaise

Asparagus Hollandaise

British Asparagus is one of those things that heralds the start of Spring, and Asparagus Hollandaise with the first asparagus of the season is a rite of passage in our house.  Asparagus is usually available from mid-April until June in the UK.   To me, it 

Lentil, Bacon & Thyme Soup

Lentil, Bacon & Thyme Soup

If you’re in need of a winter warmer this Lentil, Bacon & Thyme Soup is the perfect comfort food recipe.  It’s thick, protein-heavy and such a great dish for lunchtime as it will keep you full all the way until dinner.  I make a double 

Valentine’s Day Menu – A Romantic Dinner for Two

Valentine’s Day Menu – A Romantic Dinner for Two

How about a special Valentine’s Day Menu that’s completely Grain-Free, Gluten-Free and Refined Sugar-Free but still incredibly tasty?  Think such a thing doesn’t exist?  Read on to find out how you can create a meal that’s delicious and healthy and super impressive… We’re spending Valentine’s 

Vegan Grainfree Truffle Risotto (Made with Cauliflower Rice!)

Vegan Grainfree Truffle Risotto (Made with Cauliflower Rice!)

Truffles – you either love them or you hate them.  I love them and think there are few things out there more decadent that the taste of those strange-looking little black fungi.  They make everything that bit more special, from pizzas to pasta to risotto.  

Smoked Haddock Cauliflower Chowder (Cauliflower Cullen Skink)

Smoked Haddock Cauliflower Chowder (Cauliflower Cullen Skink)

Chowder is a thick soup, usually made with milk or cream that originates from New England in America.  Cullen Skink is the Scottish version but wherever it’s from, it’s always comforting and delicious.  Most smoked haddock chowder is usually made with potatoes, but as I 

Vegan Watercress & Pea Soup

Vegan Watercress & Pea Soup

I always thought that watercress was a spring green but turns out that it’s actually an autumnal plant.  Trying to eat a bit more seasonally I decided to make a very autumnal Vegan Watercress & Pea Soup with this delicious plant.  Watercress is one of 

Pan Fried Padron Peppers

Pan Fried Padron Peppers

Pan Fried Padron Peppers  – one of the easiest dishes to make and the perfect appetiser to serve with drinks or as a side to some tapas!  These salty, smoky, tasty treats are honestly so easy to make, it’s almost embarrassing to call this a 

(Garbanzo Bean) Chickpea Flour Blinis

(Garbanzo Bean) Chickpea Flour Blinis

I’ve made blinis with coconut flour before and while I can’t discern much of a coconutty flavour in them, others can.  I decided to try to create the recipe in a similar way using chickpea (garbanzo bean)  flour.  Chickpea flour worked so well in my 

Grainfree Onion Bhajis

Grainfree Onion Bhajis

I love curries, but often, some of the best bits of the meal are all the side dishes that come with them. Think Dahl, Chana Masala, Poppodoms and of course, Onion Bhajis!  Lightly spiced balls of fried onion deliciousness!  These grainfree onion bhajis are made 

Three Cheese Melanzane Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)

Three Cheese Melanzane Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)

I love this dish! It has all the flavours of a delicious Italian pasta dish with none of the pasta.  Plus it’s grainfree, glutenfree and refined sugarfree!  Watch out when ordering it in at a restaurant though as sometimes they mix in breadcrumbs to the 

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils & Goats Cheese

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils & Goats Cheese

I love salads but at this time of year, a cold dinner doesn’t always appeal.  This Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils & Goats Cheese is warm and comforting.  It’s the perfect winter lunch or dinner or can even be served as a side dish 

Parmigiano Reggiano – Nacho Cups & Cheesy Blinis – Festive Canapés

Parmigiano Reggiano – Nacho Cups & Cheesy Blinis – Festive Canapés

Parmigiano Reggiano is a delicious, hard cheese, produced in Emilia Romagna, in Northern Italy.  We all know it as Parmesan and I’m thrilled to be partnering with Parmigiano Reggiano to show you two fabulous seasonal canapé recipes that I’ve created with this delicious cheese. The