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Mutton, Celeriac and Sweet Potato Pie
This dish is my own take on a classic Shepherd’s Pie, using some slightly more interesting vegetables for the mash and mutton instead of lamb for the mince. Mutton is a fantastic source of protein and essential micronutrients, it tastes just as good as lamb - just slightly less sweet - and in my opinion, it is a more ethical and sustainable meat to choose over lamb. The recipe is gluten-free, and I made mine cow’s-milk-dairy-free, but it can readily be made without any dairy.
Middle Eastern (Inspired) Lamb Mince and Liver Hotpot
I may have a bit of an obsession with getting liver into my meals in totally delicious ways. But there are worse obsessions to have. This dish, is slightly random - sometimes the best things are! I got creative with some Middle Eastern-inspired ingredients and a number of spices and ended up with this hotpot that would be perfect for a big batch cook, a family supper or a dinner party.
Slow-cooked Beef Mince and Liver Bolognese
Ox liver is so unbelievably nutrient dense. It’s like nature’s multivitamin. For those of us not so keen on the taste and texture, this is the recipe for you. A slow-cooked bolognese that wins on flavour and on nutritional content, what’s more, it will feed the whole family!
Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Soup
It’s that time of the year when there is nothing more soothing than a steaming bowl of homemade soup. This one is pretty special - a combination of two of my favourite inclusions into a vegetable-based soup - cauliflower and mushrooms. It’s creamy, cheesy and incredibly comforting.
Baked Cajun Cauliflower
I absolutely love baking cauliflower, along with its leaves (because they are also very delicious and nutritious). It works a great base for holding a range of different flavours, with many going for the classic turmeric. This dish is perfect if you are trying to get someone to enjoy cauliflower who may otherwise be a little dismissive of it.
Tamari Salmon and Vegetable Stir Fry with Peanut Dressing
Stir fry is a go-to recommendation for my clients who have limited time and need to get more plants in their diet. This recipe, combined with super nutritious, omega-3-rich wild salmon, is a force of nutrients to be reckoned with (that is ready in 20 minutes). Don’t worry if you don’t have all the exact ingredients – another great thing about stir fry is that you can put just about any vegetable in it and it will taste great. All I ask is that you include at least 5 different varieties. I also recommend including the bean sprouts, as in this recipe, they substitute what would have been noodles.
Easy Leek and Celeriac Soup
This celeriac and leek soup is the perfect warming winter dish for your weekday lunches. It is extremely easy to make with a handful of ingredients and tastes light and fresh yet creamy. Prepare a batch and enjoy it throughout the week. Celeriac is perhaps one of the most underrated vegetables and it needs to be celebrated more. The season in the UK runs from September to April. It’s the perfect soup to make after a trip to a farmer’s market at the weekend, using fresh, organic produce, and a few ingredients goes a long way.
Roasted Vegetable and Beluga Lentil Salad
This roasted vegetable and beluga lentil salad is such a simple recipe and it’s also deliciously nutritious. It’s got a Mediterranean feel but with North African seasoning to mix things up. Black beluga lentils are my favourite variety of pulses. They’re quick to cook and don’t go mushy like some others. They contain a good amount of plant protein, fibre and a number of minerals including calcium, potassium, magnesium and a number of B vitamins.
Smokey Bean and Tempeh Casserole
It gets to this time of the year and there’s nothing more comforting than cooking up a soul-warming casserole. This recipe was the product of a mixture of vegetables in the fridge and I encourage you to use whatever you have available. The tomatoes and the seasoning give it a delicious smokiness.
Prawn and Tempeh Red Curry
Thai curry has got to be one of my favourite foods. Although, perhaps this is unusual, but I always prefer my homemade curries to takeaways or anything that has come from a packet. You really don’t need a paste if you have enough of the herbs and spices in your store cupboard. This particular dish has aromatic flavours, a good level of spice, a coconut base and a bit of peanut butter thrown in for good measure. I’ve combined two types of protein - prawns and tempeh - but you could do one or the other, or something different!