As the weather cools down and the days get shorter, I’m all about comfort food. And for me, this isn’t only about homely, hearty nourishment, it’s also about more simplicity, less fiddle. This grounding, earthy lentil stew requires only one pot, and it’s brimming with flavour. Serve it on its own, with mashed potatoes, on rice…or as my teenager likes to do, stuff it into a toasted sandwich for breakfast!
…Crunchy Kohlrabi Salad
I’d never tried kohlrabi before, but when I was gifted two – one purple, one green – I was keen to experiment. My first trial of kohlrabi chips was an incinerated disaster, but this simple salad graced our dinner table three times in a week. When I asked the family for feedback, they said “so fresh! Crunchy! Yum, is there more?”
…Smashed White Bean Spread
Chunky, savoury, tangy, creamy, delicious! I’ve seen spreads or dips similar to this being labeled as vegan ‘tuna’ – while it obviously doesn’t taste anywhere near fishy, it does give you an idea of how you can use it, like a classic tuna/mayo combo. Finely chopped gherkins give that satisfying sour burst, balanced by crunchy celery & creamy tahini.
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