Oven-Roasted Bell Peppers with Puy Lentils and Tomato Sauce
Oven-roasted bell peppers with puy lentils and tomato sauce are rich and hearty – a mediterranean-inspired dish for dinners or sides.
Julia Savory
Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Bake Topped With Filo Pastry
Comfort, but with a little crisp flourish. This Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Bake is velvety and golden beneath a crinkled topping of filo pastry – buttery, flaky, and just the right kind of crunchy. It’s cosy, satisfying, and quietly impressive, whether you’re eating solo or sharing with someone who appreciates a good corner piece.
Hearty Red Kidney Bean Stew with Herby Tofu and Chia Seed Dumplings
Rich with tomatoes, herbs and tender red beans, this one-pot stew is full of deep, savoury comfort. Soft tofu and chia dumplings steam on top, adding a herby lift and a satisfying bite. It's a quiet, nourishing dish – sturdy, simple, and generous – the kind of food that waits patiently and rewards you for showing up hungry.
Malaysian Lemongrass and Ginger Curry
Fragrant with lemongrass, warm with ginger, this Malaysian-inspired curry is gently spiced and deeply soothing. The sauce is silky, citrusy, and full of layered flavour – perfect for spooning over rice or scooping with flatbread. It’s a bowlful of brightness that brings comfort without heaviness – like sunshine on a slow day.
Easy Vegan Coconut Curry with Pan-Fried Tofu
Softly spiced and rich with coconut, this curry is all about balance – creamy without being heavy, comforting with a little brightness. Pan-fried tofu adds golden edges and a gentle chew, soaking up the sauce just so. It’s the kind of dish that’s simple to make – but tastes like you cooked it for someone you care about, even if that someone is you.
Beautifully Special Little Puff Pastry Tarts
Flaky, golden, and quietly impressive, these little puff pastry tarts are filled with a silky minted pea purée – fresh, green, and gently sweet. Crisp at the edges, soft in the middle, they’re simple to make but feel like something special. Serve warm or cool, with a little salad or just as they are.
The Flavour Master Himself: Ottolenghi’s Falafel Done In An Air Fryer
These falafel take their lead from Ottolenghi – herb-heavy, warmly spiced, and full of texture. Air frying gives them that perfect crisp shell and tender centre. Served on flatbread with crisp salad, generous blobs of vegan mayo, and a scattering of rose petals for colour and quiet joy – it’s a plate worth pausing for.
Heavenly Béchamel – Smooth, Shiny and Perfect for Lasagne
Silky, shiny, and just the right side of indulgent, this béchamel is the unsung hero of a good lasagne. Smooth enough to pour, thick enough to layer, it brings comfort and cohesion in every spoonful. Whether you’re batch-cooking or making something special, this is the kind of sauce that makes everything feel more cared for.
Saffron-Infused Risotto With Crispy Tempeh Chips
Golden with saffron and rich in quiet depth, this risotto is creamy, comforting, and softly fragrant. On top: crisp, savoury shards of tempeh – like chips, but better behaved. It’s a dish that feels both elegant and grounding, full of texture and intention. A gentle showstopper for days when you need warmth with flair.
Kerry’s Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu with Hijiki and Mirin Sauce, Edamame and Lime
Inspired by Kerry – a much-respected student, cook and endurance athlete – this dish brings crisp salt and pepper tofu together with a silky hijiki and mirin sauce. Edamame add bite, lime brings lift. It’s punchy, balanced, and full of feeling.