This veggie-packed folded quesadilla is a great alternative to the mundane lunchbox regulars that you have gotten too used to eating.

If you are looking for a new snacking alternative, then a crispy handful of kale chips might be the answer. The first time I made these, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed them. My wife and I found ourselves with a new movie night snack, sharing a bowl of these on the sofa on a Friday night.

After you have scooped out your bright orange friend’s insides, what do you do with the leftovers? Plenty is the answer, and I imagine that I will write several recipes on this topic, as I already have a few planned, so look out for a pumpkin package close to October. This time however we are going to focus on an easy and delicious snack that we can do using all of the leftover seeds.

If you want a feel good about yourself meal too, this is the one to start your day on. Honestly go and google health benefits of avocados. They are nothing short of a super food.

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.

We all need some easy snacking now and again, or perhaps you’re just looking for something different to fill your lunchbox. Potato cakes are a great homemade and often a healthier alternative.

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

Making your own marinara sauce is simple. The method I am going to walk you through, doesn’t even require you to chop more than one single ingredient, and from your kitchens inventory you will require only one pan, a spoon and maybe a can opener.