With our first batch of the season’s pumpkin I’ve been a little creative. As soon as i got my hands on the small, mottled beauties I knew I wanted to do something spiced but not a standard curry. I know, this is probably a corruption of several different cuisines but it really works! Freshly toasted corn tortillas pair unexpectedly well with the satay sauce while the roasted pumpkin and rainbow salad made this light while still filling. If you’re not in the mood for salad then some great multigrain rice will work equally well. This is a quick and easy dinner to make, everything will easily pull together while you…
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Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Fragrant Vegan Meatballs (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Vietnamese noodle salad, or Bun Cha as it’s also known, is one of those great dishes that is both light and filling. Perfect for warm summer days, it can be eaten without that horrible heavy feeling. Originating in Hanoi, Vietnam, this rice noodle salad is normally paired with pork meatballs. I’ve embraced the asian flavours here and created some truely delightful veggie meatballs that are both tasty and easy to make. Baked in the oven, these pair perfectly with the salad dressing. I like to serve this on a bug central plate, allowing everyone to build their bowls as they like and use the dressing for dunking the noodles, vegetables…
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Chilli, Peanut Green Beans
Today’s recipe is a bit of an ugly duckling – so much so that I debating sharing this one. However, it’s tasty enough that I just couldn’t keep it too myself. This side dish is the perfect accompaniment to a buddha bowl or takeout-style evening. Inspired by my mother’s recipe for satay, this side dish has been simplified, uses similar flavours and is much easier to make. I’ve built this around frozen veg and other shelf stable ingriedients so it’s perfect for when you can’t get to the shops (like now!). However If you want to sub in fresh beans then this should work just as well. Makes: Serves 4…
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Peanut Butter Rice Crispie Treats
We’ve started social distancing with both of us in the house working from home. Unfortunately I realised mid last week that we didn’t have anything sweet in the house that I could eat. I’ve raided our cupboard basics to make something that’s both easy to make and satisfying for your sweet cravings – if not totally moreish! If you’re looking for a kitchen activity that you can do with the kids to keep them entertained while at home then this is ideal. Its is really very simple, uses minimal equipment, and very forgiving if you don’t quite get the amounts right. There is some stove action and hot syrup involved…
