Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove These Italian Inspired Beans are filled with flavour and so satisfying and a far cry from the commercial tinned version. Having a large pot of beans simmering away is a comforting thing. They offer sustenance and nutrition, being a good source of plant-based protein and high in fibre. Beans on toast is a classic breakfast combination but are so much more versatile ...
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Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding
This Butterscotch Self Saucing Pudding one for the dessert loving mums out there. Using coconut sugar or rapadura gives the pudding a gentle sweetness with such a delicious flavour. A lovely baked crust on the pudding with gooey sauce underneath and dolloped with cream- a truly delightful mix of tastes and textures that will please everyone! I really think dads and kids will be able to follow ...
Beef Cheeks in Red Wine (with Garlic Mash)
This melt in your mouth meal is so good that my family calls it ‘fancy restaurant food.’ It’s not at all difficult to prepare and the result is incredibly delicious. These Beef Cheeks in Red Wine (with Garlic Mash) is one of my all time favourite winter meals. It's like a hug in a bowl. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many ...
One Pot Haleem
This One Pot Haleem is a nourishing traditional Pakistani dish. It has a long list of ingredients, but the method is super quick and easy. Variety in our diet is really important, both nutritionally and also to ensure our microbiome is healthy. This warming meal certainly has plenty of variety and is really delish too! I also love that the rice is cooked into the dish so there's less washing ...
Chocolate Mug Cake
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove We all get a craving for dessert occasionally, so why not make something that is rich and decadent, but also nourishing? My Chocolate Mug Cake is just the thing for those evenings when a simple, sweet treat is needed. However, a word of warning; it is dangerously easy and fast to make (and even easier to eat). Take a look at the variations below the main recipes ...
Spiced Cauliflower Hazelnut Salad
This Spiced Cauliflower Hazelnut Salad recipe was designed to use the whole of the cauliflower so there's no waste. It makes for a delicious tray bake meal (for two) or side dish (for four). Roasted cauliflower is just delightful and combined with crunchy hazelnuts, salty feta and zesty lemon, this is a dish that will be a favourite any time of year. Take a look at the variations (below the main ...
Pasta Carbonara (to suit lots of dietary requirements)
Pasta Carbonara is such a classic recipe and it is hard to mess with a classic! BUT - the original has lots of ingredients that many people need to avoid for various reasons. This recipe has been tested with loads of variations so make sure you read all the alternatives underneath to suit your needs (or your pantry!) I personally love it with mushrooms (this isn't classic at all) but you can ...
Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
Tandoori Chicken is probably one the most loved Pakistani BBQ items. These Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks are an easy to make and budget friendly meal. This is also a perfect recipe to double. Drumsticks in the lunchbox are an awesome source of protein and to help prevent sticky fingers, you can wrap the end in some alfoil. This particular method uses the oven to cook the drumsticks nice and evenly ...
Vegan Potato Salad
This Vegan Potato Salad is quick and easy and full of fresh flavours! Toasted cashews, pureed with lemon juice, water and oil give a creamy 'mayonnaise'. Spring onions, parsley and capers top this off for the perfect plant-based side dish. Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements. ...
Ramen Noodles
These simple Ramen Noodles are a calcium rich, nourishing and super tasty meal. The tofu, pak choy, bean sprouts and tahini are all brilliant vegan sources of calcium and the warming spices support digestion and assimilation. Whilst the core recipe is vegan, check out the variations below the main recipe to make it meaty if you'd prefer or if you are soy-free. Any vegetables at all can be ...
Stone Fruit Galette
This Stone Fruit Galette is the perfect solution for using up end of season fruit in a delicious open pie. If you’re new to working with pastry this is a really great place to start as it’s supposed to be rustic!! If it's mid-winter and not a stone fruit in sight, you can thinly slice apples instead, or check out this Healthy Apple Pie for a similar dessert. Take a look at the variations ...
Tuscan Beef Stew
Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this tasty slow cooked Tuscan Beef Stew. With just 10 minutes of preparation and just one pot to wash up, this is a meal that you’ll definitely keep coming back to. Remember to take a look at the variations (below the main recipe). Here, you’ll find suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your dietary goals. ...
Pork Ragu
This Pork Ragu is a quick and easy pasta sauce and is a delicious variation to the typical spaghetti bolognese. This flavour combination is lovely with turkey mince too. I try to rotate the various types of protein we eat each week as each protein source is unique nutritionally. Because protein is comprised of up to 20 different amino acids, each source contains a different amino acid profile ...
Fig Apricot Walnut Orange Gluten-free Sourdough Loaf
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove I have never been a fan of fruit bread but this Fig Apricot Walnut Orange Gluten-free Sourdough Loaf has totally won me over. It is a far cry from commercial raisin toast or fruit buns. You will need to create a Gluten-free Starter Culture (which is easy enough to do) and I'd suggest taking a look at the video tutorial for the Gluten-free Sourdough Loaf before ...
Cashew Cauliflower Curry
This Cashew Cauliflower Curry is a really tasty vegetarian dish that suits as a stand-alone meal with rice or quinoa. Alternatively, serve as a side to another curry dish or as part of a Thali plate. If you are planning a special event, you could include this as part of a Vegetarian Indian Feast by either adding it to the menu or swapping it with one of the dishes listed. Take a look at the ...
Gluten-free Sourdough Hot Cross Buns
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove These beautiful Gluten-free Sourdough Hot Cross Buns are super simple to make and taste so good. Once you have an established Gluten-free Sourdough starter culture these will definitely become part of your baking repertoire. One of the many things about baking at home is that you are not restricted by supermarket 'seasons.' If you have the urge to bake Hot Cross ...