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Light and Fragrant Butter Bean Curry with Spinach and Tomato

A close up of a butterbean, spinach and tomato curry in a stainless steel indian bowl with a slice of lime on top

A gently spiced, weeknight-friendly curry that brings together buttery pulses, tender greens, and the deep warmth of toasted cumin. This is one to come home to — reliable, honest, quietly bold. The brown sugar and lime give lift and balance, while the spinach folds in easily at the end for a really nourishing twist.

Charred Courgette with Spelt Tofu Medallions

Charred courgette pieces on cous cous with little tofu medallions pan-fried and salad leaves and dots of salad dressing glistening in the sun

This sunlit plate brings together diagonally scored courgette, pan-seared until tender, with warmly spiced tofu medallions and a fragrant peanut-coconut crumb. A dollop of herbed yoghurt and a scattering of pickles and leaves complete the story. It's vibrant, grounding, and perfectly suited to outdoor days or inside moments of calm.

Campfire Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chilli

trangia stove with a black skillet pan of vegan sweet potato and black bean chilli, topped with homemade paratha. shows a person's hand stirring.

This is the kind of chilli that makes the air smell good. Layers of garlic, cacaa, spice and tomato simmer slowly until they become something deep and dark and warming. It’s one pot, quiet to make, and full of kindness — best eaten with the wind in your hair and a spoon in your hand.

Sticky Barbecue Beans with Cornbread Crumble

A serving of sticky barbecue beans and golden cornbread dumplings, with herbs and lemon zest scattered on top. a lovely vegan evening meal. It is on a stone wall with mossy around. A gorgeous summer bowl.

Smoky, sticky, and deeply comforting — this skillet brings barbecue beans and soft cornbread together in one bubbling pan. The harissa-tomato base is sweet and savoury, with lemon and thyme cutting through the richness. Finished with dumpling-sized cornbread crumbles, it’s the sort of thing you’d eat by firelight with a spoon and a smile.

Wild Garlic and New Potato Crostata

Dollop of almond and cashew ricotta on top of tomato and new potato crostata

A rustic, open-faced tart that sings of spring — crisp wholemeal pastry, layered with wild garlic, new potatoes, soft leeks, and cherry tomatoes. The edges fold in like a hug, cradling the sunny veg. Simple, scenic, and surprisingly satisfying — this crostata is lovely eaten warm, but equally good sliced cold for a lunchbox or spring picnic.

Saffron Skies and Cinnamon Nights: A Moroccan Tagine

Fragrant with saffron and cinnamon, this Moroccan-inspired vegan tagine is a warmly spiced one-pot made with sweet potato, white beans, and red onion. Balanced with harissa, sumac, and za’atar, it’s a deeply comforting dish with layers of flavour. Perfect for slow evenings and even better the next day. A simple recipe that feels quietly special.