Things I cook.

Sorted by course. All vegetarian, often vegan.

Breakfast

  1. Jon's Christmas Muesli

    45 minutes serves 20

Brunch

  1. Posh Beans on Toast

    15 minutes serves 1

Dinner

  1. Artichoke & Chickpea Piccata

    55 minutes serves 4
  2. Basic Lentil Pasta Sauce

    1 hour 5 minutes serves 8
  3. Boston Baked Beans

    4 hours 40 minutes serves 8
  4. Cinnamon-Spiced Aubergines with Bulgur Wheat and Feta

    35 minutes serves 3
  5. Courgette, Asparagus & Mozarella Tart

    40 minutes serves 4
  6. Creamy harissa butter beans

    These creamy harissa butter beans take no time at all. Cook fresh butter beans or use canned and whip up the sauce in a matter of minutes for a simple and hearty main that can be eaten with bread, or veggies, or grains.

    20 minutes serves 2
  7. Groundnut Stew

    1 hour 10 minutes serves 4
  8. Leek, Carrot and Potato Pie

    1 hour 35 minutes serves 3
  9. Lentil & Tomato Pie

    1 hour serves 4
  10. Lentils with chestnuts, red wine and cavolo nero

    These lentils are quite rich, so I like to eat them by themselves, but you might like some good bread, toasted and drizzled with olive oil, alongside. If you're using dried lentils, rinse them first under cold water, then put in a pan and cover with 300ml cold water. Bring to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water

    50 minutes serves 3
  11. Marry me lentils

    25 minutes serves 3
  12. Mushroom & Pumpkin Wellington

    This mushroom and pumpkin wellington offers a fresh take on a festive classic, with roasted almonds for texture and a sharp redcurrant jus to bring it all together. Perfect as a Christmas centerpiece.

    1 hour 45 minutes serves 6
  13. Mushroom, Tahini & Harissa Spaghetti

    30 minutes serves 4
  14. Ras el Hanout Slow-Roasted Mushrooms with Halloumi

    1 hour 30 minutes serves 4
  15. Risotto with datterini tomatoes, pecorino and mint

    A really light risotto. There's no butter in it - just olive oil and cheese - the richness comes predominantly from the roast tomatoes.

    1 hour 35 minutes serves 4
  16. Roasted Asparagus with Bulgar Wheat & Lentils

    25 minutes serves 1
  17. Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Orzo

    30 minutes serves 2
  18. Roasted Three Bean Chilli

    1 hour 10 minutes serves 6
  19. Spiced Aubergines and Potatoes with Coconut Rice

    1 hour 10 minutes serves 4
  20. Spiced Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

    1 hour serves 6
  21. Sri Lankan Dhal Curry

    25 minutes serves 4
  22. Two-bean Vegetable Goulash

    1 hour 50 minutes serves 6
  23. Ultimate Nut Roast

    Packed with flavour and boasts a wonderfully moist texture thanks to the chestnuts and lentils. The black garlic cloves add a deep umami flavour, balanced out by sweet bursts of dried cranberry.

    1 hour 15 minutes serves 8
  24. Vegan Burritos

    Pack these vegan wraps with vegetables, rice and chipotle black beans to make a delicious and nutritious lunch.

    40 minutes serves 4
  25. Vegetable curry

    1 hour 50 minutes serves 6
  26. Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

    1 hour 45 minutes serves 4
  27. Winter Vegetable Chilli with Avocado Salsa

    1 hour 30 minutes serves 10

Sides

  1. Jalapeño & Smashed Pea Guacamole

    A fresh twist on classic guacamole - sweet green peas smashed together with creamy avocado, given a bright citrus lift and a proper jalapeño kick.

    15 minutes serves 4
  2. Lentil & Bulgur Pilaf

    40 minutes serves 6

Dessert

  1. Brownies

    45 minutes serves 48
  2. Cinnamon Swirls

    1 hour 10 minutes serves 16
  3. Lemon Drizzle Cake

    0 minutes serves 8
  4. Luxury Simnel Cake

    3 hours 10 minutes serves 14
  5. Molly Cake

    1 hour serves 8
  6. Vegan Chocolate Truffle Torte

    4 hours 15 minutes serves 8

Snacks

  1. Apple & Date Slices

    35 minutes serves 12
  2. Chocolate Hazelnut Flapjacks

    40 minutes serves 8
  3. Cocoa & Vanilla Oat Bites

    No-bake wholegrain oat flapjack bites flavoured with cocoa and vanilla, with mixed seeds - a homemade take on the classic cocoa & vanilla flapjack.

    20 minutes serves 12
  4. Energy Bars

    30 minutes serves 12
  5. Honey Oat Bites

    No-bake wholegrain oat flapjack bites with honey and mixed seeds - a homemade take on the classic honey and mixed seed flapjack.

    20 minutes serves 12
  6. Lemon & Blueberry Oat Bites

    No-bake wholegrain oat flapjack bites with lemon curd, dried blueberries and seeds - a homemade take on the classic lemon & blueberry flapjack.

    20 minutes serves 12
  7. Peanut Butter & Chocolate Oat Bites

    No-bake wholegrain oat and peanut butter flapjack bites with mixed seeds and dark chocolate - a homemade take on the classic peanut butter & chocolate flapjack.

    20 minutes serves 12
  8. Tahini Flapjacks

    45 minutes serves 8

Components

  1. Shortcrust Pastry

    40 minutes serves 1

Preserves

  1. Christmas Mincemeat

    15 minutes serves 1

Salad

  1. Baby Spinach, Orange & Date Salad

    10 minutes serves 6
  2. Fig, Pear and Rocket Salad

    5 minutes serves 4
  3. Gado Gado Indonesian Salad With Potatoes

    1 hour 15 minutes serves 3
  4. Roasted Chickpea & Halloumi Salad with Giant Cous Cous

    40 minutes serves 2