Recipes

Classic Traditional Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Serves 4 225g lentils (red or brown) 1 large onion 1 stick celery 100g carrots 2 field mushrooms 2 cloves garlic (chopped finely) 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp marjoram Large pinch of chilli powder 1 bay leaf 1 vegetable stock cube Tomato puree Tin of tomatoes Rapeseed oil 800g potatoes (approx 6 medium potatoes) (mashed, creamed with olive oil, butter, salt, pepper & nutmeg) Salt & pepper to taste 1) Place …

BAKED STUFFED ONIONS Ingredients: 4 medium onions 100g grated parmesan cheese 80g butter, chopped into cubes 3 free range eggs 1 bay leaf & 1 sprig of rosemary Sea salt & freshly ground pepper A large handful of finely chopped spinach A large pinch of nutmeg Cream of balsamic vinegar Method: Cook the onions in boiling water and bay leaf for 15-20 minutes.  When cooked, remove and drain for a few minutes. …

Fiona’s Tantalizing Thai Coconut Curry  

Red Lentil, Chickpea & Chilli Soup Serves 6 Ingredients: 3 tsp cumin seeds Pinch of chilli flakes 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 red onions 600g chopped tomatoes, canned or fresh 200g red split lentils 300g cooked chickpeas salt & pepper Natural yogurt and herbs to garnish Method: In a large saucepan, over a medium heat dry fry the cumin and chilli flakes for approximately 1 minute until they start to heat up and …

Cannellini bean and leek soup with chilli oil (Serves 4) Ingredients 2 onions 4 medium leeks, trimmed (white and pale green part only) 1 tablespoon olive oil 15g butter (can substitute with oil to keep vegan) A few sprigs of thyme, leaves only, roughly chopped 1 bay leaf 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1.3 litres vegetable stock 2 x 400g tins cannellini beans, drained and rinsed or 3 cups of dry …

Quinoa, Cauliflower & Pomegranate salad Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 small cauliflower(roasted) 1/3 cup raisins A large handful flat leaf parsley, mint, basil, coriander- whatever we have Juice from 1/2 a lemon or more, to taste 1 tablespoon honey (or other sweetener) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds   Directions Roast off the cauliflower florets & cook the pre-soaked quinoa Mix all the ingredients in a bowl …