Recipes – Veggie Runners

Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Lasagne

This dish was invented by my good friend, Cathie, when she invited me for Sunday lunch one day. To be honest, she wasn’t planning on innovating. She rang me and said: ‘What time are you coming? The chicken’s nearly ready.’ ‘But I don’t eat chicken,’ I replied. ‘You do eat chicken!’ she said. ‘I’ve seen…

Stilton, Spinach and Quinoa Risotto

I used to have a bit of a problem with quinoa, bothered its unfamiliarity (we didn’t have quinoa in Middlesbrough when I was a girl) and its stupid pronunciation (I say that not in a xenophobic way; I just didn’t get it! Or is that what a xenophobe would say…?) Anyway, quinoa – ‘keen-wah’ –…

Aubergine and Spinach Curry

I’ve heard people say they don’t like aubergines but, on closer investigation (just call me Ace Detective Janey Dodge), it’s rarely the taste that they object to. It’s the texture that generally seems to be the problem. They’re either not soft enough and have a kind of rubbery, teeth-on-edge consistency, or they’re too mushy and…

Savoury Breakfast Muffins – Two Recipes in One!

So, you need breakfast in a hurry. You don’t fancy cereal or porridge and you’re not quite in the mood for toast. Oh, noooooooo, whaddya gonna do?! ‘s ok, we’re here to save the day. Our marvellous breakfast muffins are that rare breakfast treat that you can make the night before. I took a basic…

Mushroom and Sweet Potato Frittata

It being Better Breakfast Week in the UK, and maybe elsewhere in the world too, the best meal of the day has been on our minds a great deal. In truth, breakfast is on our minds a lot. We never go to bed without making sure that we have something good ready for breakfast in…

Scrambled Eggs with Basil and Black Pepper

Some dishes are much, much more than the sum of their parts and this is one of them. It seems simple enough – eggs on toast for breakfast, how tasty could you possibly make it without spending hours prepping and cooking? Well, this tasty, actually! This takes as long as making ordinary scrambled eggs – i.e….

Kalofagas – Greek Stuffed Vegetables

This recipe was given to us by Helen, who tells you who she is below. It’s a good source of carbs, dietary fibre and Vitamins A, B and C, along with a host of valuable minerals. Don’t let’s get too earnest though – it’s also a wonderful treat for the tastebuds. It’s vegetarian but we’ve…

Hummus and Harissa

Ah, hummus – so easy to make, soooooo easy to get wrong. When it’s good, it’s fantastic. When it’s not, it can be bland, stodgy, sloppy, too garlicky, not garlicky enough… This recipe is foolproof, mainly because we tested about 50 different versions to get it right. It’s quick and easy and about 100x better…

Carrotes Râpées

This is one of those delightful dishes that is much, much more than the sum of its parts. At first glance, it’s nothing more than grated carrot with a light dressing. The flavour is subtle and slightly sweet though, with a hint of lemony tang. It’s great as a side dish and also wonderful to…

Spicy Butternut Squash Soup with Paneer Croutons

Is it just me, or does it feel like autumn’s approaching? It’s been beautiful and sunny in London all week, but I’ve been looking at coats online, noticing every crunchy leaf on the floor and most importantly, craving soup, soup, soup. I’m coming up with a plan of action for running in the dark…

Roasted beets & sweet potatoes with couscous

OK, so it’s not the best photo ever but it’s hard to make wrinkled veg look sexy when the only kit available is your phone. One day we will hire Mario Testino (is he still famous?) to take our photos for us. For now, ignore what you see and let your taste buds guide you…

Apple and Ginger Crumble

These cute little fruit crumbles are great fun to make. You can probably have a great time making with the kids. If you have any, that is. Parenting advice: kids are for life, not just for crumbles so don’t go having them just to make fruity desserts. These are quick and easy to make, they’re…