Quick spiced dal soup

  • Post published:June 24, 2017

We took some simple vegetarian ingredients and turned them into a lovely starter or, in larger portions, our dal soup makes a great cheap and cheerful family dinner. And remember that because they are small, split in half and skinned, red lentils are the quickest cooking of all pulses. However, they tend to disintegrate – this makes them great for dals and soups, less so for salads or sides.

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Meaty winter minestrone

  • Post published:May 7, 2017

Bone-based meaty broths are perfect for winter because of the vast array of health benefits they boast. This one is budget-friendly, easy to make and packed with nutrients. Serve it up this chilly season to keep the cold at bay in the yummiest way possible.

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Pear and turnip gratin

  • Post published:April 24, 2017

We take the humble breadcrumb-and-cheese topped baked gratin and give it an earthy autumnal twist. Turnips are really cheap and they are surprisingly delicious and add the best texture ever once cooked. We also love them in soups and stews, but this pear and turnip gratin is must for meat-free Monday this week.

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Herby French toast waffles

  • Post published:April 23, 2017

So we thought making French toast from frozen waffles would be a great idea, and we weren’t disappointed! We decided to go with warm savoury flavours to complement the cooling weather. You don’t even have to make these French toast waffles from the frozen ones, we included a basic waffle recipe below if you’d rather make your own.

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