So, full disclosure – I’m not vegan. Not by any stretch of the imagination, but one of my closest friends is a strict vegan with a very sweet tooth, so I’ve been playing around in the kitchen during lockdown to create some cookies for her that don’t compromise on flavour.
It is now more than a decade since I left the ‘smoke’, hustle and bustle of London and headed for the green and pleasant climes of sunny Surrey. For someone who was born, raised, lived, and had worked for most of their life in various parts of our great capital city, the move beyond the confines of the M25 was a leap into the unknown. With hindsight I wish I had moved many years before.
These Sweet & Sticky Chicken Thighs are so easy to make and are ideal to quickly rustle up for a tasty midweek dinner.
These oat biscuits are fun to make with kids and you only need a few ingredients. They keep for days if stored in an air-tight container, and can be packaged up in little bags with tags as gifts for neighbours or key workers.
I find these Cheesy Veg Tots to be a great way of sneaking in vegetables for children who are usually not keen, and as a moreish savoury snack for myself. This recipe makes about 20-25 tots which will keep in the fridge for up to two days if covered – I usually keep a few in the fridge and freeze the rest for fuss-free snacks to heat-up whenever needed.