Vegetarian Whole Foods Made Simple
This Pumpkin Chia Coconut Parfait is a delicious solution to busy mornings! Mornings. They’re not what they used to be. Actually, they are. Mornings have always been rushed for me, pre-children I would stay in bed until the last second and guzzle black coffee from …
This butternut squash lentil curry is the perfect antidote to a chilly evening! Hi Friends! Long time no see! Fortunately I come armed with a plethora of excuses as to why this bloggity blog has been so quiet. So back in May we found out …
These banoffee overnight oats are inspired by the retro british dessert, and will save you time and stress in the morning!
To be honest, It took me a while to warm up to the idea of overnight oats, It always felt more satisfying to tuck into a steaming bowl of porridge, or crunchy granola and yoghurt. However, in the last year I’ve become a convert, and the reasons are twofold:
Yes, as soon as I discovered a recipe that tasted like the retro British dessert, I became hooked on the stuff. This breakfast is packed full of all kinds of lovely, nourishing ingredients- oats, chia seeds, peanut butter, dates, and of course banana! I absolutely love this before an early run or workout, it sticks with me but doesn’t feel heavy, and like I mentioned earlier, its ready and waiting for you when you get up!
Enjoy!
This easy vegan haggis is chock full of spiced vegetables, lentils and wholegrains. Perfect for your Burns Night Supper! Vegan haggis: why? Honestly, I’m not sure. One minute I was jotting down ideas for recipes to make in January, the next minute I was down …
This roasted root salad with goat cheese is perfect for winter- resolution friendly, with a little oomph! I have always thought that January is unfairly assigned the title of “worst Month”. The reasons are twofold: The worst month is obviously February My Birthday is in …
My Dad’s easy parsnip soup is my all time favourite!
My Dad’s soup game is deliciously on point, and I feel it would be wrong, nay, CRIMINAL to keep this recipe to myself. Disclaimer: I use the word “recipe” loosely, as Dad is more of a pinch-of-this, splash-of-that kind of man, but I’ve done my best to pin down this little bowl of nirvana for you. Dad is a man of many talents (cyclist extroadinaire, trivia maven, and baby-comedien to name a few), and I always insist he makes this for me when we visit each other. Lets talk about why its so scrummy:
Tomato Paste: This balances out sweet earthiness of the root veg, and gives everything a little zip. I find this lightness a refreshing change from the usual creamy or curried parsnip soups.
Peppercorns: Dad will roughly grind up some black peppercorns and toss them liberally into the pot, so you get this crazy delicious combination of sweet-earthy-nutty-tang and then POW pepper! Sometimes he puts whole peppercorns in… but thats up to you 🙂
Restorative Comfort: What better way to cure yourself from the excesses of the season than a lovely bowl of wholesome parsnip soup? This is so wholesome and good for you, and the perfect antidote to all of those rich desserts and cocktails we allow ourselves over the holidays. This is guaranteed to put the goodness back in!
Enjoy!
The amount of stock you want to use will depend on the size of your parsnips and how thick you like your soup! I like to start conservatively with 2 cups, and then splash in more at the end if its looking a little thick.
This tastes amazing with a swirl of plain yoghurt
This soup freezes very well, so I like to make a big batch and store it for lazy days!
These orange cranberry drizzle muffins make for the perfect, cosy breakfast on Christmas morning. We often spend so much time planning and perfecting our Christmas lunch menu, that Christmas breakfast can be a bit of an afterthought. But it shouldn’t be, right? We want to …
Take a few minutes to relax this holiday season with a this naturally sweetened peppermint hot chocolate. Good grief! How on earth did it get to be this close to Christmas? It feels like only yesterday I was hunting for my maternity pants so I …
This vegan sweet potato leek butterbean curry full of flavor, incredibly easy to make, and will keep you warm all winter long.
Greetings from the chilly climes of West Michigan! We are back in our old stomping grounds to celebrate the wedding of my sister-in-law- and brother-in-law-to-be, and I’ve managed to snag some time to share this gorgeous sweet potato leek butter bean curry with you all.
One of my most popular recipes to date has been my roasted sweet potatoes and leeks in coconut curry sauce. It’s still a favourite of mine, but I thought it should get a little makeover to elevate it from side dish to main meal.
This upgraded recipe is beefed up with some glorious, meaty butter beans, and has some extra oomph from layering in some more spices. The resulting dish is a creamy, aromatic curry to keep you cosy all winter long.
Enjoy!
Adapted from my roasted sweet potato and leek in coconut curry sauce recipe.
Chickpeas make a great substitute for butter beans if you can’t find them.
This Autumn Veg Stew is positively brimming with wholesome root veg, chickpeas and warming spices to keep you bright eyed and bushy tailed through this season of coughs and colds! Hi Pals! How was your weekend? Spooky Scary? Filled with ghosts and ghouls?! I must …
