This recipe makes a hearty vegetarian main, and is inspired by the layered Italian dish aubergine melanzane, but uses courgettes and lentils for a more filling meal with some additional protein from the pulses. The key to this recipe is for the lentils to be slightly al-dente when… Read More »Courgette and lentil gratin
It seems to have been a great year for apples, and with the recent heavy wind and rain there is an abundance of them falling off the trees needing to be rescued. So to prevent any going to waste, why not try this super simple jam recipe so… Read More »EASY apple and Blackberry Jam
Hummus has become a bit of a staple over the last few years, often featuring at a picnic, for a quick snack with crunchy crudités or even as a sandwich filling. It’s surprisingly easy to make, especially if you have a small blender or food processor, and this… Read More »chickpea Hummus
This is a red lentil dal with the signature flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine – mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut being the highlights! It serves 2-3 generously as a main, or forms part of a larger spread for more people if accompanied by other curries and your… Read More »Sri Lankan red lentil dal
It’s my favourite time of year in the garden…harvest time! The first greens are starting to mature and this simple pasta dish makes the most of their sweet delicious flavour. This quantity serves 2 generously, with a little leftover, but can easily be scaled up for the number… Read More »Garden greens pasta
This dish makes a good addition to a summer spread, or can be served with salad and couscous or new potatoes as a main. You could also try other variations such as a tomato version which works really well if you roast the tomatoes first ensuring they do… Read More »carrot tarte tatin
Recipe by Diana Earnshaw. Picture from Pixabay. Ingredients 250g frozen mixed berries. (Lovely strawberries at True Food at the moment!) 1-2 tbsp runny honey depending on the sweetness of your chosen berries. 250g thick yogurt of your choice (strain it if you only have the usual yogurt) Method… Read More »Mixed berry yogurt dessert
This recipe is as easy as pie and lovely for children. Ripe bananas and lolly sticks is all you will need. True Food often have very ripe bananas so look out for them. Photo: pixabay Ingredients Ripe bananas Lolly sticks Chocolate (optional) Method Cut the bananas in half… Read More »Banana lollies
Recipe by Diana Earnshaw and picture from Pixabay. At Christmas I make this ice cream and add a couple of cinnamon sticks to the milk whist it is being heated. If this is not the best ice-cream you have ever tasted, I’ll eat my hat! Remember though, the… Read More »Maple ice cream
Recipe based on one from BBC Good Food and photo from Pixabay Ingredients 500g new potatoes halved 2 tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, each sliced into 6 wedges 4 rashers smoked bacon, trimmed and cut into large pieces 140g mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp… Read More »Warm new potato salad with bacon and blue cheese
