Curried Rice Cakes:...INGREDIENTS:1 mug of cooked/microwaveable rice1 tbsp of mild curry powder1 peeled & destoned avocado1 handful of raisins2 tbsp of mango chutney.METHOD:Turn the oven to 200Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.Spoon the mixture into 6 muffin tray moulds and press down with the back of a ladle.Bake for 30 mins … Continue reading Curried Rice Cakes →

Cheesy Spinach Gnocchi...INGREDIENTS:2 handfuls of gnocchi1 cube of frozen spinach/2 handfuls of spinach2 tbsp of ricotta1 tbsp of sunflower seeds.METHOD:Boil the gnocchi & frozen spinach for 2 minutes (or until the gnocchi rises to the top) then drain.Add the gnocchi and spinach back to the pan on the hob with a nob of butter or … Continue reading Cheesy Spinach Gnocchi →

Broccoli Bon Bons...INGREDIENTS:Half a broccoli2 medium white potatoesHalf a low salt stock cube3 handfuls of sesame seeds.METHOD:Turn the oven to 200.Blitz the broccoli in a blender until smooth (or chop into small chunks).Peel and chop the potatoes and boil until soft.Once the potatoes are cooked, drain and mash them.Add the broccoli to the mash and … Continue reading Broccoli Bon Bons →

Secret Pesto Gnocchi (secretly hidden veg)...INGREDIENTS:2 handfuls of gnocchi1 tbsp of pesto2 tbsp of tomato purée1 avocado1 handful of grated cheese.METHOD:Boil the gnocchi for 2 minutes or until they all rise to the top. Drain and set aside.Peel and destone the avocado, mash it and add the tomato purée & pesto.Add the pesto mixture to … Continue reading Secret Pesto Gnocchi →

Spring Scones...INGREDIENTS:1 mug of cous cousHalf a courgette1 handful of peas1 handful of grated cheese2 eggs.METHOD:Turn the oven to 180.Pour enough boiling water over the cous cous to cover it and then pop a plate over it & leave to steam for 5 mins.Grate the courgette and add it to the cous cous along with … Continue reading Spring Scones →

Sausage & Apple Ragu...INGREDIENTS:1 mug of pasta1 apple1 sausage1 tbsp of creme fraiche1 handful of frozen peas.METHOD:Boil the pasta and peas together for 12 mins and then drain it.Fry off the sausage in a little butter or oil.Grate the apple.Once the sausage starts to brown, add the apple and cook for a couple of minutes.After … Continue reading Sausage & Apple Ragu →

Pear & Parnsip Soup...INGREDIENTS:1 parsnip1 pearHalf a low salt chicken stock cube2 tbsp of double cream.METHOD:Peel & chop the parsnip and add to a saucepan with a non of butter. Sweat down for 10 minutes.Add the half stock cube to a mug of boiling water and mix, add to the parsnip and simmer until the … Continue reading Pear & Parsnip Soup →

Tricolore Pizza 🇮🇹...INGREDIENTS:1 tortilla1 handful of cherry tomatoes1 handful of chopped/grated mozzarella1 tbsp of cream cheese1 tbsp of tomato purée.METHOD:Turn the oven to 180.Spread the cream cheese over the tortilla.Then swirl around the tomato purée over the top.Chop the cherry tomatoes and pop them on top.Add the mozzarella in the gaps.Bake for 10 mins.Remove and … Continue reading Tricolore Pizza →

Gnocchi Soup...INGREDIENTS:3 handfuls of gnocchiHalf a tin of tomato soupA handful of grated or chopped mozzarella.METHOD:Turn the oven to 180.Add the gnocchi and soup to an ovenproof dish and mix.Sprinkle over the mozzarella.Bake for 10 minutes.Remove and leave to cool for 10 minutes..Serve!This is very simple one, it’s a ‘I can’t face cooking’ meal and … Continue reading Gnocchi Soup →

Croquettes & Tomato Jam...INGREDIENTS:1 sweet potatoHalf a mug of cous cous1 handful of cherry tomatoes1 tbsp of mango chutney.METHOD:Turn the oven to 180.Bake the sweet potato for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, pour enough boiling water over the cous cous to cover and pop a plate over the top to allow it steam and cook.Once the sweet potato … Continue reading Croquettes & Tomato Jam →