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Pasta with cauliflower, peas, mint and quinoa

When Jim decided to go gluten free for a while, we needed to come up with some alternatives to our favourite pasta dishes. Pasta with cauliflower, peas, mint and quinoa was one of the resulting dishes. Because wheat-based pasta dishes … Continue reading

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Chicken, mushroom and pesto pasta sauce

If you saw the previous post, you know that we made pesto last weekend. Well, we didn’t manage to eat it all for lunch (a cup and a half is a lot for two people), so we decided to use … Continue reading

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Vegetable lasagne

I can never get enough vegetables and would be happy to eat more vegetarian meals, but Jim always tells me he needs something that tastes “meaty” and filling. I’ve come up with a recipe that satisfies both our food needs. … Continue reading

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Minestrone

The days are getting shorter, the light is paler and there’s a definite chill in the air. Winter is coming and that means perfect weather for soup. Proper, hearty (and healthy) soup made from fresh vegetables and simmered gently on … Continue reading

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Mmmmm, this is a favourite in our household. We usually have it when we’re feeling too lazy to make anything else. It’s so simple to make with minimal preparation time (about 10-15 minutes), then leave it to gently simmer until … Continue reading

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