Lentils were a midlife discovery for me, something like a midlife crisis. Yes, they're an essential source of inexpensive protein with dietary fibre, folate, vitamin B1 and packed with iron. They're also pretty tasteless. Combined with sweet potatoes and a few … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
Slow Cooked Pot Roast
Pot Roast is a blast from the past, my mother used to cook this and I've only slightly adapted her recipe to suit the Slow Cooker. She wasn't exposed to garlic in her cooking days, but she knew a lot about swedes and other root vegetables. A tougher cut of beef takes … [Read more...] about Slow Cooked Pot Roast
Stuffed Butternut
Butternuts are beautiful! They're the perfect size and shape for stuffing; scoop out the seeds and fill with any stuffing of your choice. Pop the filled butternut in a steam bag and microwave for 3-4 mins on high or place in a colander of boiling water and steam till … [Read more...] about Stuffed Butternut
Pass the Polpettes please
Polpettes are basically meatballs but in this recipe there's no meat. These little beauties are made with mashed potatoes and feta cheese, flavoured with lemon juice and parsley. You can make them as tiny little balls, the right size to stick a toothpick in (if … [Read more...] about Pass the Polpettes please
Wonton Soup
Someone told me that 'won ton' means swallowing a cloud. Perhaps it does. And perhaps the wontons floating in this soup resemble clouds. You make wontons by spreading a square wrapper flat in the palm of your hand, putting a small amount of filling in the centre, … [Read more...] about Wonton Soup
Quick Cleaning Tips
Kitchen Half a lemon stored in your fridge controls and eliminates unpleasant smells When cleaning your kitchen, start on the right hand side of your stove and move around clockwise. Your stove is usually the grubbiest part, so ending with it keeps you from … [Read more...] about Quick Cleaning Tips