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Tips on catering for vegetarians

Cooking for a group means planning in advance, and if the group includes vegetarians that rule still stands true. Just remember these tips in advance, and it won’t be any more stressful than any other evening! If you’re using duck or goose fat to roast your potatoes, remember to make a separate batch using oil. […]

Mint chip “ice cream”

Place the cashews and water in a large bowl and set aside for 4-6 hours or overnight. To prepare the kale, remove the main stalk and discard. Roughly chop the remaining kale. Add the cashews and water to a food processor or sturdy blender along with the mint, kale and maple syrup or honey. Blitz […]

All about fibre: the tips and tricks you need to know

We all know that fibre is important for gut health and general wellbeing, but did you know just how easy it is to get it into your diet? Easy ways to up your fibre intake Ensure you get your five portions of fruit and vegetables daily. Focus on whole grains and make processed grains a […]

How to make the best mashed potatoes

To make sure that ‘monster mash’ only makes an appearance at Halloween, there’s just a few simple things to keep in mind. Follow the step-by-step instructions for boiled potatoes, ensuring the potatoes are very tender. Drain well and return to the pan. In a small bowl, combine some milk or cream with a large knob […]

5 ways with hummus

Whether you buy your hummus or make your own, these 5 recipes are sure to please! Mediterranean pitta pizzas Serves 4 Turn the grill on to a high heat. Lightly rub 4 large pittas with olive oil and place under the grill for five minutes or until lightly crisp. Spread each pitta with 2 tbsp […]

Winter sprout, apple, and bacon salad with honey-mustard vinaigrette

Heat a dry pan over a medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden, shaking the pan often and being careful not to burn them as this can happen quite quickly. Transfer the nuts to a plate. Heat the oil in the same pan over a medium heat and […]

5 ways with carrots

Ginger and garlic kale with carrot ribbons Serves 6-8 Using a vegetable peeler, peel 8 large carrots into long, thin ribbons. In a large wok or pan, heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil over a medium heat. Add 2 washed, trimmed and sliced leeks and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 2 garlic cloves, 2 […]

5 easy ways to use up your vegetable scraps

Be scrap-happy with our easy tips for reducing food waste. 1. Stocking up Use up: Herb stems, onion and carrot tops, mushroom stalks, courgette ends, kale or cabbage stalks. How? Make homemade vegetable stock. Add the veggies to a large pot along with one chopped onion, a few crushed garlic cloves and whatever dried herbs you […]

Get your 5-a-day: what’s in a portion?

It can sometimes seem impossible to get our five-a-day, but the good news is the portions are more manageable than you’d think! One portion is around 80g, or one of the below: 2 kiwis 2 mandarins 2 plums 2 figs 7 strawberries 1 apple 1 banana 1 orange 1 pear Half a grapefruit 1 large […]

Get your 5-a-day: what’s in a portion?

It can sometimes seem impossible to get our five-a-day, but the good news is the portions are more manageable than you’d think! One portion is around 80g, or one of the below: 2 kiwis 2 mandarins 2 plums 2 figs 7 strawberries 1 apple 1 banana 1 orange 1 pear Half a grapefruit 1 large […]