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Mutton, Celeriac and Sweet Potato Pie
Dinner, Main Course, Gluten Free Jade Leighton Dinner, Main Course, Gluten Free Jade Leighton

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.

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Middle Eastern (Inspired) Lamb Mince and Liver Hotpot
Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Jade Leighton Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Jade Leighton

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.

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Baked Cajun Cauliflower
Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Vegan, Side dish, Main Course Jade Leighton Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Vegan, Side dish, Main Course Jade Leighton

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.

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Tamari Salmon and Vegetable Stir Fry with Peanut Dressing

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.

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Easy Lentil Chilli
Vegetarian, Main Course, Dinner, Vegan, Dairy Free Jade Leighton Vegetarian, Main Course, Dinner, Vegan, Dairy Free Jade Leighton

Easy Lentil Chilli

Looking for budget friendly, easy meal prep inspiration? Look no further. Here’s my easy lentil chilli recipe made with store cupboard staples. It’s a vegan recipe great for anyone trying to cut back on meat, dairy and any inflammatory foods. I’ve included a selection of veg that I had in the fridge, but you can mix up the ingredients depending on what you have available.

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