Carrot and coriander soup
A great any time soup. This is an easy one as you are very likely to have the bits and bobs in.
Prawn and Sweet potato red Thai curry
A simple, and quick version of a Thai classic. You can make it as spicy as you like, and adapt the ingredients as you like. I use the sauce as a base, and just use whatever I have in. Nice and easy!
Aloo Gosht – Another quick curry
This is a delicious, traditional curry. It is usually made with Lamb, but we made it with some leftovers from a Sunday roast, which was gorgeous. You could also be extra healthy and just use vegetables with the potato, even subbing for sweet potatoes, which are healthier still. The great thing about curries is that you can play around with them as you like – use this as your base and you can’t go wrong!
Classic Coleslaw
Such an easy side to put together, you can adapt it to taste, apple, raisins, or mustard make tasty additions.
Moules mariniere
Mussels in white wine and cream is such a simple, classic dish. It is incredibly easy to make and always looks fabulous. Tuck in with some crusty bread to soak up the lovely sauce.
Homemade Lasagne
This is a big favourite of ours, if you make it yourself you know exactly what’s in it too, so it can actually be fairly healthy. It can take a bit of time to put together so make extra as it freezes well, then you have a ready made meal for a busy day. 🙂
My friend Jose’s best Szechuan Chilli Chicken
This is a recipe shared with me by my friend Jose – great cook, and great taste. The great thing about this is that you can vary the ingredients to suit your taste. I am being a bit conservative on the spice – so add extra if you like it hot!
A healthier, homemade Sweet and sour sauce
This is so quick and easy and is a delicious alternative to a takeaway – actually probably quicker than making the phonecall and waiting for a delivery!
Sweet and sour fish
This is a really healthy, but delicious version of the sweet and sour sauce you get in a takeaway. I was surprised at how easy and tasty this is. It is my wife’s favourite from the local chinese restaurant, and met up to her high standards.
Sweet and Sour chicken balls
This is a relatively healthy, but delicious version of the classic sweet and sour chicken takeaway. I was surprised at how easy and tasty this is. It is my wife’s favourite from the local chinese restaurant, and met up to her high standards.