Soup with a delicious autumnal twist making the most out of seasonal pumpkins which are being carved up for Halloween. Sadly, over half the pumpkins carved at Halloween are under-utilised. The flesh and seeds of carving pumpkins are all edible, even once they have been carved. Pumpkins are a great source of beta-carotene, the precursor to vitamin A as suggested …
Pumpkin and Sage Pearl Barley Risotto
All the autumn flavours in this alternative risotto using pumpkin and sage. Technically, I am using a squash, Crown Price squash to be precise, but any pumpkin or firm squash will work in its place. While I am always a fan of leaving skins of fruits and vegetables for the increased fibre and reduced time for cooking, I have removed …
Squash, Kale and Ricotta Baked Shells
Seasonal autumnal butternut squash, roasted to maximise the flavour. Leaving the skin on the squash increases the fibre content, so don’t be tempted to peel! It’ll save you time, keep your gut bacteria happy, and increase the flavour of the whole dish as it caramelises in the over from its first roasting! I like to leave everything a little chunky, …
Roasted Butternut Squash, Carrot and Chickpea Soup
Autumn is upon us, so therefore so is soup season. I always enjoy a good bowl of hot soup on a crisp cold Autumn day, but sometimes I find myself wondering how to get the protein in for the meal. Using beans, pulses or lentils is a great way to include some protein in a soup meal. In an effort …
Green Kale Fritters
A really delicious way to use up any excess kale