Here's my collection of standout recipes by well known and not so well known chefs. I've made each one many times. I'm always looking for a 'WOW' and these recipes deliver everytime.
Most store brands of Oat milk have far more ingredients than you would think…and not all healthy. I was shocked. So here’s a great, simple recipe from Inspired Taste, made from basic pantry staples which will take you all of 5 minutes to whip up. Perfect in your morning coffee or smoothie! And best of all, the cost is minimal!
I have made every recipe on this blog. If a recipe is here, it’s because I’ve made it and it’s great! This Mushroom Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by The First Mess is no exception. The lentils and kale potatoes are prepped first then added to a rich, savoury mushroom base. Bake for 25 minutes and enjoy…perfect for a cosy weekend meal. Serves 4 hungry people :))
Dust your slow cooker off and make this recipe! Simple prep, savoury marinade, and serves 4-6 so plenty of leftovers. This recipe by Detoxinista is delicious! If you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal or a cosy weekend dinner, this is it. First, follow alexandracooks.com « Slow Cooker Chickpea Recipe », then make this. You’re welcome :)
I’ve tried quite a few recipes for lentil bolognese during the past couple of years. All were good but this one by Crowded Kitchen is a standout! And you know me by now good isn’t good enough. I want GREAT! What makes this recipe different from the others I’ve tried is cooking the lentils on their own and only adding them at the very end once the tomato sauce has cooked for at least 1hr. The lentils are firm, not mushy, and simmered in a vegetable broth(I used mushroom bouillon) adds a really nice depth of flavour. The tomato sauce is a wonderful blend of vegetables and spices and comes together exceptionally well with the addition of the French lentils at the end. This makes a big batch and freezes well :)
Partnering with 5th generation Greek koroneiki olive oil producers has been such an education for me. I thought I knew something about olive oil prior to meeting them. Like most people, olive oil is a pantry staple for me and quite often I would splurge on a nice bottle..mainly because I liked its label or wanted to try something new. Then I sampled Koroneiki olive oil with its rich, pure, robust flavour with the most beautiful colour. But even more compelling are the medicinal benefits to koroneiki olive oil. Here is an article written by Joanna Stimmel, a cancer survivor, on the benefits of this mighty oil.
Here’s the recipe for my Instagram ‘Live’ on Wednesday, May 5th. Brought to us by www.damndelicious.net, this is a simple one pot meal this time using quinoa as our star grain. And pure coïncidence that this dish happens to be Mexican and it’s cinco de mayo!
