Dinner

Sundried Tomato & Walnut Pesto

Tomato & Walnut Pesto. I sometimes refer to this as a pesto, at other times a pâté or spread. This probably reflects the versatility of it. Perfect in a sandwich or on toast or oatcakes, it also serves well as a coating for pasta. Vegan

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Pesto

I call this ‘salad bag’ pesto as it is essentially a blitzed up bag of salad with added herbs. A great way of getting leafy greens into small children. The black garlic adds in some sweetness that balances with the bitter rocket and watercress but you could miss this one out.

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Tomato & Black Bean Soup

This tomato and black bean soup is ridiculously easy to make. This morning I was wanting something warm for lunch so rustled up the soup whilst prepping breakfast and getting ready for work. I’m not suggesting you have to leave it until the last minute as I did, but I am telling you it is quick to do.

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Sweet Potato & Kidney Bean Burrito

​I’m not sure whether open burritos are a ‘thing’ in home cooking but today’s recipe used to be my ‘go to’ burrito recipe and these days it is still a favourite but without the tortilla. So open burrito it is….
The quantities I’ve given work perfectly to feed one as an open burrito or will fill four flour tortillas to make actual burritos for two to four (depending on what you are serving it with). If you like the sound of this recipe but can’t be bothered with all of the different elements just make the kidney bean mash and serve on toast for a quick supper.

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Vegan Cottage Pie

This vegan cottage pie is packed full of veggies. Green lentils replace the traditional mince, providing texture and protein. This one has a number of steps so grab yourself a kitchen helper to speed things up or put the radio on and enjoy immersing yourself in kitchen activity.

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Cauliflower Cheese Soup

If you are a fan of cauliflower cheese then you are going to love this soup. With Christmas on the horizon this could be a great one to tuck away for afterwards when you are looking to use up all of those bits and pieces from your cheeseboard.

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