Cannelini Beans & Kale Minestrone

With the weather gradually becoming colder I have been craving more and more warmer meals. Soup, stews and curries are without any doubts my fall/winter heroes and this minestrone is my latest favourite. It only require few humble ingredients and it never fails to be utterly delicious and satisfying. The addition of croutons of course…

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Harissa & Pomegranate Aubergine Lentil Salad

Aubergines are still in season but not for long so I am making the most of this humble vegetable with this hearty and flavoursome salad. It’s ridiculously simple but thanks to the harissa paste and pomegranate molasses it really packs a punch of flavours! The coroner yogurt really brings this dish together so make sure…

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Mexican Bean Salad

I love this Mexican inspired salas because it’s just burst with flavour, it’s suer simple, quick and it last well in the fridge for few days, making it a great option for packed lunches too. I like it quiet spicy so I added 1 fresh chilli and some chilli flakes, but if you want it…

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Oven Roasted Pepper & Tomato Soup

This is the perfect comforting dish to make the most of the last summer peppers and tomatoes. By roasting them with garlic and onion they become so rich and flavoursome, perfect for a creamy and rich soup! Please don't omit the croutons, they just compliment the soup so well, adding a lovely crunch! Ingredients: Serves…

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Lentil Shepherd Pie

Ingredients: Serves 6 2 onions - finely chopped  2 carrots - finely chopped  3 garlic cloves - minced  1 stick of celery - finely chopped  350gr of chestnut mushrooms - cleaned and trimmed 550gr of cooked Puy or green lentils  1 tin of chopped tomatoes  1 sprig of fresh rosemary  1 spring of fresh thyme…

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Paccheri Alla Norma

There are certain Italian recipes that definitely have a special place in my heart. This is definitely one of them. I had paccheri all norma when I first visited Sicily (one of my favourite part of Italy) with Sam and I just fell in love with the simplicity of the flavours. It all comes down…

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Roasted Vegetables Pesto Lentil Salad

I just love lentils so much. They are so versatile, incredibly nutritious and ridiculously cheap too! This salad has been my latest favourite way of cooking and using Puy lentils. It's the most perfect late summer dish and it's bursting with delicious flavours! The creamy pesto it's the perfect dressing to bring the roasted veggies…

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