Dinner

Who doesn’t crave a good, fresh batch of hot homemade soup now and again? Especially when accompanied by a warm crusty bread roll (which we will not be baking, life is too short, let’s keep it simple). So carrot and coriander soup is selling this a bit short, it’s more like a carrot and coriander, and onion, and cream, and an assortment of great seasonings soup. If you find a soup recipe that has only two ingredients, probably go ahead and steer clear of it, unless you’re a fan of bland. 

Traditionally Haggis contains sheep’s meat, onion, oatmeal, suet and an assortment of seasonings. Neeps is a name given to the Swedish Turnip, and in this case, describes the tasty combination of boiled turnip and carrot coarsely mashed together. And lastly the tatties. More widely known as potatoes, which for this dish, like the neeps will be boiled and then mashed.

Why is a cottage pie named so? In short, because it was an affordable and easy meal for the masses. It was a warm and wholesome dish that was accessible to those who you would find residing in a dwelling such as a cottage. It is made up of hearty, everyday ingredients perfect for a satisfyingly filling dinner meal.

Soup is simple, and this vegan leek and potato soup is especially so, it’s a one-pot meal made from only a handful of ingredients. Also, this is one recipe that is great to use up those leftover potatoes

Too many people avoid cooking homemade lasagne and reach for the shop-bought option instead. I’d like to change your mind, give you a simpler alternative (with some more advanced options) and get a home-baked vegan lasagne to your dining room table using nothing more than a short shopping list of ingredients.