As it gets nearer Spring, I start trying different Salads and dressings. Just tried this Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette today. Wow… so full of flavour! Served it with Spinach, Rocket, Roasted Chickpeas and Halloumi. Louise xxx Serves 3 – 4 1/2 cup packed (56 g) sun-dried tomatoes 1 cup (240 ml) water 3 Tbsp (45 ml)… Continue reading Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette
My obsession with Beetroot continues! I need help!! These Beet balls are scummy. I serve with “courgetti” and some pesto sauce on a bed of Spinach leaves. yum!! Louise xxx Serves 4 For the beet balls 2 raw beetroots, washed (approx 300g) 50g (½ cup) walnuts or I’ve used Sunflower seeds 1 x 400g tin red… Continue reading Beet Balls
I have been experimenting with a lot of different snacks & desserts as i definitely have a sweet tooth but i want to shy away from processed foods. These Chocolate Fudge squares were delicious. You can keep them in the fridge or freezer, cut into squares, ready for when you have a snack attack. Louise… Continue reading Coconut Oil Chocolate Fudge
Ok,I’m not going to lie, this is a very naughty Dessert, but it’s so easy to make and friends love it so how could i keep it secret, right?? Louise xxx Ingredients 275 g Mascarpone cheese ½ cup 35% cream ( I use Crème fluide au mascarpone ELLE&VIRE, whips up really well ) 3½ Tbsp granulated… Continue reading 5 Minute Tiramisu Dip
I’ve been looking for a while for some really tasty Meatballs which can be Vegetarian or Vegan with just a few adjustments. These are by far the nicest I’ve made. Let me know what you think. Enjoy! Louise xxx Makes about 15 meatballs Ingredients 1 egg ( or if Vegan – flax egg (1 Tbsp… Continue reading Sundried Tomato & Basil Meatballs
Mmm.. love Flapjacks. Very naughty so only an occasional treat but so worth it. Enjoy! xxx Ingredients 225g (8oz) butter, 180g (8oz) demerara sugar, 75g (3oz) golden syrup, 275g (10oz) porridge oats Instructions Preheat oven to 160 degC / Gas 3. Grease a 12 x 9″ tray/roasting tin Melt butter in a large saucepan with the… Continue reading Flapjacks
Hi guys, Sorry for the lack of posts. What with bad weather and power cuts plus renovating our bathroom,we’ve been pretty busy!! I am having a Beetroot obsession at the moment. Loving it!! Have several more recipes coming up but today it’s Beetroot Risotto. It’s so delicious, plus I love the colour. Friends came over… Continue reading Roasted Beetroot Risotto
I’m always trying to find new ways to use aquafaba. I only heard about it a few months ago but I’m now a huge fan. I’ve made Meringues and a scrummy Chocolate Mousse but then I heard about Brownies. yum! So had to try it. Enjoy! Louise xxx Ingredients : 16 tbsp Aquafaba aka Chickpea… Continue reading Aquafaba Brownies
Morning, writing to you on a frosty Sunday morning. I know there has been a lot a snow about, both in the UK and France but in our little bubble in the Haute Vienne, we seem to have missed it completely. Not an entirely bad thing as I love to look at it from the… Continue reading Homemade Granola
Hi all, Sorry for being a little bit quiet but I’ve got a good excuse. I just sold my Mum’s house for her ( yes, I will be charging her as it has been a lot of work!! lol ). She’s over in the Charente at the moment, about an hour from us but she… Continue reading Sundried Tomato Hummus
Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes in France 