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Vegan Parsnip & Carrot Lentil Leftovers Soup

January 3, 2020 by Helen Leave a Comment

Bowl of thick parsnip and carrot lentil soup

There are so many posts about using up leftovers at this time of year. They are fantastic but mainly presume that the leftovers have already been cooked. What about the people whose fridge vegetable drawers are still bulging and just can't ...

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Vegan Carrot Cake

October 12, 2018 by Helen 5 Comments

Vegan Carrot Cake

I admit I've not done much vegan baking in my time - I remember eons ago making a vegan birthday cake for an order but don't actually remember anything about the recipe. I have definitely done my research for this Vegan Carrot Cake though. ...

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

March 1, 2018 by Helen 13 Comments

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

I've been wanting to blog this recipe for ages. We eat hummus ALL OF THE TIME in this family, especially Roasted Red Pepper. I've recently started giving Millie a portion with breadsticks as soon as she comes out of the pool which she ...

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Leftover Broccoli, Chestnut & Mushroom Bake

October 25, 2017 by Helen 39 Comments

Leftover Broccoli, Chestnut & Mushroom Bake

I defy you to find a simpler, easier, more tasty vegetarian dish than this. Admittedly, this dish came together by chance due to my inability to judge portion sizes. We are all broccoli lovers in this house so when I cook it, I make sure ...

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Butternut Squash, Red Pepper & Mint Soup

February 23, 2017 by Helen 27 Comments

Butternut Squash, Red Pepper & Mint Soup

Well, we were all fooled but the mild weather last week, weren't we? Hands up who else started talking about spring being on its way. Seems not, Storm Doris is hitting us today with a vengeance so out comes the soup maker. As with all my ...

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Roasted Red Onion & Tomato Tartlets

September 21, 2016 by Helen 6 Comments

Roasted Red Onion & Tomato Tartlets

Wow! These are so addictive. I know I say it quite regularly but these could be one of my most favourite Bakes of the Week yet. When I finally get to go on the Great British Bake Off (I can live with it being on Channel 4 and quite frankly ...

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Chilli & Coriander Pesto

June 29, 2015 by Helen 12 Comments

Chilli & Coriander Pesto

Speedy, easy & versatile. Sums up this recipe. It occurred to me last time I made this Chilli & Coriander Pesto that I have never blogged the recipe before. Its so easy and a case of bunging ingredients into the blender, that it ...

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Vegetarian Chickpea and Lentil Curry

March 10, 2014 by Helen 16 Comments

vegetable vegetarian curry lentils chickpeas

I've never thought of myself as a real meat-eater but every year 2 days come along that test me in meal preparation. They are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. I was always brought up not to eat meat on those days and have memories of Mum ...

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Hi, I'm Helen. Mother of 3, Wife of 1. Tired since 2002. To be found in the kitchen or poolside.
I'm here to help you find easy, tasty family recipes and gorgeous bakes for busy households.

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