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Grow your own smoothie garden
Alice Whitehead creates a container garden plan for green smoothies and juices you can grow and blend yourself.
Shaved cucumbers with peanut sauce
Cucumber and a quick peanut sauce combine deliciously in this light, fresh salad that’s perfect for warmer weather.
Savoury french toast with cherry tomatoes and basil
It’s axiomatic that a stash of leftover bread makes the best French toast for breakfast, and so it stands to reason that a savoury version would be equally satisfying for the crew around your dinner table.
Fried halloumi with cucumber salad
Fried halloumi, the firm Greek cheese with a high melting point, pairs beautifully with a cucumber salad. You’ll need enough for at least a thick plank per person.
Sweet and sour tofu
This plant-based version of the classic Chinese meal has an irresistible tangy sweet-and-sour flavour. Baking tofu in the oven is the easiest way to get it nice and crispy if you’re cooking without oil.
DIY Pot Noodles
If you are looking for a quick lunchtime option, this DIY Pot Noodles recipe fits the bill.
Vegetable and barley soup
This hearty soup is perfect for colder days when you need something filling and nutritious to power you through the afternoon. This recipe is very versatile and can be made using any root veg you have at home.
Melanzane parmigiana
An all-time classic from southern Italy, this combination of sweet aubergines and tomato baked with mozzarella and Parmesan is a real treat. It reminds me of our summer holidays in Puglia and a restaurant called Osteria Bell’Italia.
Spaghettini with garlic, chilli and parsley
This was always a favourite with the staff at the River Café. Cook the garlic just enough so that it’s not too powerful (don’t let it colour); and use mild chillies, otherwise they can overpower the other ingredients.
Tomato and yellow courgette risotto
Using yellow courgettes instead of green makes a very colourful risotto, but don’t worry if you can’t find them – green work just as well.
Noodle Salad
Rice noodles and fresh crunchy veg combine with a sweet-and-nutty sauce for a quick and easy dish that’s super satisfying.
‘Chilli Sin Carne’ Rice Salad
A no-meat chilli meets a rice salad in this fresh vegan twist on a classic dish.
Cauliflower Curry with Pearl Barley
This vibrant curry packed with aromatic spices and served with nutty, nutritious pearl barley is ideal for a midweek meal.
Grow your own spuds
Growing your own potatoes is so easy and satisfying. Discover how to harvest fresh, tasty tatties straight from the patio.
Chocolate Crepes with Caramelised Bananas & Raspberry Compote
For a vegan-friendly breakfast, dessert or Pancake Day treat, these chocolate crepes are fully loaded with flavour.
The best chocolate avocado truffles
These dairy-free chocolate truffles are made with avocado and vegan chocolate for a silky smooth texture and rich flavour.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Tarts with Raspberry Couli
For a dessert that looks incredible without the effort, these vegan tarts are the perfect recipe for a special sweet treat.
Cherry chocolate ganache espresso pots
Chocolate, espresso and cherries are a match made in heaven in this rich, smooth chocolate pot