Pancakes don’t just have to be reserved for Shrove Tuesday. They make for a fabulous indulgent brunch, a delicious after-dinner dessert or just a fun excuse to have a tasty treat. Some people worry about getting out the frying pan and pancake mix for fear of sticking a pancake to the ceiling (does that really ever happen?), making a mess all over the cooktop when trying to flip them or…
Do you remember during the first lockdown when everyone went mad for banana bread? At the time I thought everyone had just gone a little stir-crazy from being told to stay at home, but recently I have had the chance to give it a go for myself. A local shop was giving away large amounts of bananas which were starting to go black, so I took a box and here…
Gone are the days that having a portion of chips meant being restricted to potatoes. Ok, we all love spuds, but now there are many more options! From sweet potato to portabello mushroom fries to aubergine, yucca and chickpea fries we don’t have to stick to regular potatoes if we are feeling a bit more adventurous. An Italian storecupboard staple, polenta has its roots in the peasant cuisine of northern…
Mexican is the perfect cuisine for meatless Mondays! Their love of all things veggie means it’s super easy to make their well-known dishes veggie or vegan friendly. Seriously, you only have to check this list of 21 vegan taco ideas to discover the amazing world of plant-based Mexican dishes. From tofu and faux-meat products to lentils, nuts and seeds and of course beans there’s no excuse. One of my favourite…
looking to lower their environmental impact, are looking for healthier recipes or are concerned about animal welfare there is no denying that dishes without animal products are becoming more and more popular. …