I arrived back in Boston this weekend into -11c weather, and this recipe presented itself to me when I woke up jet lagged in the wee hours of the morning It is a wholesome, hearty dish, which warms the house up as you leave it to simmer as well as filling the house with beautiful …
There is something truly fulfilling in making a tasty dish with just vegetables as you don’t have to feel measured in the eating; it is all so good for you!! This dish is great as it is super healthy, tasty and has really body and soul, giving the humble cauliflower some rock and roll. Its …
This is from Alain Passard’s ‘the art of cooking with vegetables’. This is one of the simplest recipes in the book and one where the understated elegance talks for itself For those of you who haven’t heard of Alain Passard, let me make a quick virtual introduction. Mr. Passard was one of the worlds most …
This week in Boston was one of those weird weather weeks that everyone has been expecting all year but is surprised when it comes. The snow fell so quickly and heavily that you couldn’t see in front of your face, all forms of transport ground to a halt and you felt like you were trapped …
I love making gluten free savoury pancakes as they are easy to whip together quickly in the evening and you can fill them with whatever you want, so they are a good way to use leftovers (my granny taught me well) as well as allowing you to change the dish every time you make it …
Working a 12 hour day, trying to keep fit and making all three meals from scratch every day can sometimes feel a little challenging and it is tempting to let the healthy meal part slip and get on the phone to your fastest take-away. That is why weekend prep and meals that you can prep …
Having returned from the Christmas break, to sub-zero temperatures and snow, I was looking for a recipe that would bring us a little comfort as we snuggled up on the sofa. Dairy-free risotto is actually quite easy as a lot of the creaminess comes from the starch that comes out of the rice whilst cooking. …
Having decided to eat less meat, I have been looking for a good alternative to a burger. When I say ‘good alternative’, I mean, something you can get your teeth into that has good flavor and texture. To this end, to start off with, I convinced Mr. B and my foodie friend to try one …
I have had this recipe percolating in the back of my mind since my visit to New Orleans. I went to a restaurant called Upperline in the Garden District, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and had the most wonderful meal. The owner’s aim with Upperline is to restore the original meaning …
I saw this on the plant based pixie blog and just couldn’t resist making my own version. Such a fun idea for Christmas and although a little fiddly, totally worth it for the awe and wonder from your guests when they see their plate. I decided to adapt this recipe to make it an all …
