Chimichurri sauce
Chimichurri is a hodgepodge of several things in no particular order and hails from Argentina and Uruguay. My own hodgepodge recipe has evolved with my taste over the years; this is my current favourite version!
Children’s mac and cheese
I hope I’m not the only mom who struggles to get veggies into her little children’s bodies! Before I had kids, I thought that my kids would eat chicken, avo & quinoa salads by the age of 3 but alas, they discovered fruit and chocolate croissants before that! And they all like and dislike different things at different times of the day it seems! Argh. I compromise by sneaking veggies into their meals – mac and cheese is a perfect dish for this covert operation! I end up making a huge pot and freezing it in portions.
Stuffed baby marrows with pine nut salsa
I grab the jumbo baby marrows with all I have when I see them in the greengrocer. And you should too! They are amazing to stuff with all kinds of ingredients. This recipe is inspired by the master of vegetables, Yotam Ottolenghi. It is great to serve as a side next to roast chicken or fish or basically anything! You can make the stuffing a day ahead if you’re pressed for time.
Waffles
Waffles are such a kid-pleaser! So much so that it turns adults into big kids too! What I love about the recipe is that it’s low in sugar.
Creamy dreamy vegan chocolate ice cream
Who says you need cream for a creamy result? Frozen bananas are a great creamy, naturally sweet alternative. Use good quality cocoa powder for a more chocolatey flavour. This dessert is delicious and guilt-free!
Asian Coleslaw with ginger peanut dressing
Cabbage is having a bit of a moment right now, and I feel as if I’ve been waiting for it all along. This Asian Cabbage Salad with peanut dressing is light and bright, filling, and has been adding a burst of life to my lunch routine.