Category Archives: Lunches

Leek, chickpea and lemon soup

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Katie Bryson

My home-made soup campaign continues, this one is particularly fragrant with leeks and lemon zest filling the kitchen with fresh aromas. I made it for my marvellous in-laws who are staying for a few weeks to help me with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunches, One pot suppers, Soup, Speedy suppers, vegetarian | Tagged chickpea, healthy, leek, lemon, lemon zest, quick recipe, quick supper, soup recipe, vegetables, vegetarian | 3 Comments

Chunky pea and leek soup

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Katie Bryson

I’m in a definite pattern of making a big vat of soup at the weekend, for a relaxed lunch with enough leftovers for the week ahead. Like most people at this time of year, we’re really having to watch the … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, Lunches, One pot suppers, Soup, Speedy suppers, vegetarian | Tagged healthy recipe, leeks, peas, soup, soup recipe | 6 Comments

Lunchbox idea: banana muffins

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Katie Bryson

I had a bunch of manky bananas hanging on my kitchen worktop for longer than I should have – they went black and really started freaking me out so I quickly mashed them up and looked for a recipe to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Lunches | Tagged baking, banana, cake, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, home baking, leftovers | 2 Comments

Book review and chance to win Aldo Zilli’s Fresh and Green

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Katie Bryson

I’ve already written about one of the frankly divine recipes from Aldo’s latest book, and since then i’ve had a chance to make another of his creations and have a good read of the rest of the tome. So the … Continue reading →

Posted in Book review, Competitions, Lunches, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged aldo zilli, book review, family vegetarian food, latest recipe book reviews, soup, sweet potato soup recipe, vegetarian recipe | 34 Comments

Sticky marmalade glazed ham

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Sponsored post I love serving up a stickily glazed ham over Christmas, it just feels so festive and is such an easy meal. You can eat it hot with roasties or mash, or cold with a selection of salads or … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunches, Mince and red meat, Party food | Tagged buffet recipes, glazed ham, roast. ham, sticky ham | 1 Comment

Delicious warm salad recipe

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Those who know me, understand my passion for Leiths cookery school. It’s where I first got bitten by the bug to shift my career from news to food after doing a summer holiday course back in 2008. Leiths are sticklers … Continue reading →

Posted in Days out, Grown up dishes, Lunches, Product reviews, Side dishes, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged butternut squash, dinner party side dish, leiths, tenderstem broccoli, warm salad recipe | Leave a comment

Quick meal: Fluffy omelette and beans

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Katie Bryson

This meal is no looker, but egg and beans are a great combo, especially when you’re in a rush to get some kind of nutritious meal on the table. For us it’s Thursday nights when we’ve got back from football … Continue reading →

Posted in leftovers, Lunches, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking | Tagged comfort food, egg recipes, family favourites, leftovers, omelette, quick lunch idea, quick recipe, quick supper, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Lunch fix: Puff pasties

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Saturday lunchtimes are a frenzied affair. Sam has swimming and we usually all go for a dip while he has his lesson. So when we get back we’re normally starving hungry and just empty the contents of the fridge onto … Continue reading →

Posted in leftovers, Lunches, Party food, Pies and tarts, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking, vegetarian | Tagged baking, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, leftovers, pasties, pastry, puff pastry, quick recipe, quick supper, vegetarian | 6 Comments

A flash of orange for Halloween

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Katie Bryson

This is a little round-up of a few projects i’ve been working on lately…. 1. Pumpkin soup for Parentdish I made this delicious seasonal soup which went down a total treat with the boys. They normally refuse to eat any … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Lunches | Tagged halloween cupcakes, halloween food, orange, pumpkin soup, spider cupcakes | 6 Comments

Quick supper: Leek, sweetcorn and goats cheese tarts

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Smart enough for a dinner party starter but equally at home on a chipped plate for a quick weekend lunch – however you want to set the scene for this tart, it’s super speedy to prepare. The in-laws were mega … Continue reading →