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Lemony yogurt soup with orzo
I have only just “discovered” Claudia Roden, but I imagine her influence has been felt throughout the Western world for decades now. This soup initially attracted me because I always have a bag of orzo in the cupboard when I’m compelled to make Nigella Lawson’s ‘Chicken in a Pot with Lemon and Orzo’ – which…
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Butter bean and tomato bake
Since finding this recipe in Georgina Hayden’s Nistisima (highly recommended by the way), I have been absolutely dependent on these beans for my daily existence. Nistisima is such a beautiful book, and it’s only just been released in August 2022! The focus of her work is on the fasting foods of monks and priests in…
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Butter bean and halloumi salad
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Chocolate Cream cheese icing
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Buttermilk Cocoa Cupcakes w Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
I love small things – small people, small animals, small courtesies AND small cakes! There’s something very endearing about these little cake-ettes, made with buttermilk and cocoa. They went over a treat at my daughter’s recent 9th birthday. I am a BIG fan of buttermilk and always have some on hand. Leftover buttermilk can be…
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Vegetarian Cottage Pie
The blend of firm and well seasoned Puy lentils with vegetables in a tomato base is surprisingly comforting, and lends itself to re-invention. For the filling, you could substitute half of the lentils with beef or lamb mince, and play around with different types of veggies you may have on hand. Parsnips, finely minced cabbage,…
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Green Goddess Hummus
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Spanish Rice w Sausage, Chicken & Edamame
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Cacao Apricot Granola