Category Archives: Vegetarian

Spicy chickpeas with haloumi and the regaining of some precious time

Posted on May 7, 2012 by nellie

TweetSometimes I have been known, on occasion, to overdo it on the food front. I have been known to cater for 4 and add a zero. Yes, yes, I can hear all your gasps (yes I can)…. so stop that … Continue reading →

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Egg facts and a ‘schmancy’ Spanish omelette

Posted on October 23, 2011 by nellie

TweetI love a good egg! My husband is a damn fine egg but I do also love the edible free range variety! Eggs are my answer to mid week dinner madness or for the Sunday night ‘let’s keep it simple’ dinner. If you … Continue reading →

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Mini caramelised onion tarts with goats cheese and beetroot relish

Posted on August 19, 2011 by nellie

TweetIn fear of sounding like a complete freak, I make caramelised onions each and every week of my life! No lies! I caramelise a few onions, usually on a Sunday, and then I store them in the refrigerator for my … Continue reading →

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Warm lentil salad and a nourishing soup and what happens when you drink too much wine!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by nellie

TweetI had too much wine last Saturday night! It was just that ‘one extra glass’ that did it – it’s such a pain that last ‘one glass’! I blame it for a lot of things like   a) that I … Continue reading →

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Spiced red lentil and carrot soup (that won me a farmer)

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

Tweet It has only just dawned on me that you would not be silly for thinking I am Vegetarian. In recipe 1, there was cauliflower fritters and in recipe 2, I confessed to the world that I am an avid … Continue reading →

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Brussel sprouts – are you a lover or a loather?

Posted on May 14, 2011 by admin

Tweet I just love putting brussel sprouts on the menu! Not that I am a spiteful person but it is always funny to watch everyones faces when they arrive on the table – I do think they seem to mess … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower fritters

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

Tweet It’s getting cold outside which causes me to live like a hermit, wax way less often than one should and the inevitable struggle to get the kids out of bed. The good news is, it also means wonderful, wonderful … Continue reading →

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