My mum, god bless her five-foot-nothing existence, is super terrible at accepting gifts. If she could find a way to ensure that nobody got her presents on her birthday, let alone on Mother’s Day, she’d do it. Fortunately, we never let her get away with it. Open these presents. Drink this prosecco. Look at these flowers,…
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Cheat-y Black Bean Chilli
*Chanting* ONE POT, ONE POT, ONE POT I am, as has been established by now, a huge fan of one-pot cooking. I hate washing up, I hate thinking about washing up, and I hate the feeling of uselessness I get when I allow Isla to do the washing up (again). I usually just stand nearby with…
Goats’ Cheese & Thyme Risotto with Honey-Roasted Parsnips
Now that is a lengthy title. Yikes. I might need a nap.* I’m absolutely determined it’s Spring now, by the way; soon I’ll be donning my denim shorts and exposing my paper-white legs to the world, blinding passers-by and causing pedestrians to fall into nearby bodies of water. In light of the change in seasons (heralded by…
“Moroccan” Couscous, Halloumi & Kale
Following my recent chicken epiphany (echickany?), and in light of the fact that my partner is a pescatarian, I just want to lay down some truth regarding the insidious and all-encompassing nature of the humble pepper. Pull up a chair and hunker down, because I have some complaining to do. And I’m British – I…
Veggie Brunch Hash
Who doesn’t like brunch? It’s an amalgamation of breakfast (which holds all the cards as far as food options go) and lunch, and you can eat it whenever the hell you like. Have it at 7pm, if you want! I’m not your mum. Just look at this bad boy: Sexy. I’m sure brunch is supposed…
Crispy Lemon Tofu & Mushroom Pilaf
I’m going to start this off with a disclaimer: I am not a vegan. However, a couple of days ago I looked dead into the eyes of a chicken (with whom I had fallen in platonic love and named Vera) and she stared. Me. Down. So I guess I don’t eat chicken anymore. Tofu, however, is…
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Brownies
I’ve cut up and wrapped the brownies, the bowl has been licked clean, and my waistband has already tightened in anticipation of what’s ahead. I gave blood this morning, so I think I’m entitled to eat my weight in brownie batter. That would, admittedly, be a lot of brownie batter. I was speaking to a…
Fish Pie – done right
When I was still living at home (not so long ago) my mum’s ultimate speciality was fish pie; if I got wind that we were having it for dinner, I would care a whole lot less about the lacklustre lunch I’d packed in a hurry five minutes before leaving for the bus. Who cared about…
Let’s talk about beans
I have a lot of opinions about beans, and today you’re going to hear about them. Sit down, have a cup of something hot and strong, and hold onto your trousers; we’re talking about beans. The Beast From the East. Storm Emma. The last few days have been an absolute whirlwind for those of us…
This Bunting Bakes 