Vegetarian Archives - Peach Trees and Bumblebees

April 2, 2015

Spring vegetable orzo

This is one of my new favourite recipes! It’s so fresh and delicious, and it’s really healthy – perfect for spring! It’s a little bit like risotto but it’s got a slightly different texture, and it’s really filling so you don’t need a huge portion. It’s best when topped with lots of parmesan (or a vegetarian alternative) and served with...

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February 19, 2014

How to make pizza dough

I love homemade pizza – it’s SO much fun to make and – if you start with a good base – you can end up with a really fabulous meal. I’ve been working on my own pizza dough recipe for a while now and I have finally cracked it! My recipe is easy to make, doesn’t require any great bread...

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January 15, 2014

Curried lentil soup

Curried lentil – or mulligatawny – soup is my favourite soup ever. I make a huge vat of soup every Sunday night to eat throughout the week and this one is just the best. It’s rich, spicy, and super filling, especially if you serve it with rice, which is traditional. Mulligatawny is usually a chicken soup, but the version on...

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October 22, 2013

Butternut squash and ginger soup

Soup season is upon us! I’m a big fan of using butternut squash – it makes a wonderfully smooth soup. Butternut squash and ginger soup is a lovely warming soup and it’s beautifully vibrant. For 8-10 servings, you need: 2 butternut squashes a large onion at least a litre and a half of vegetable stock 1 inch cube of fresh ginger...

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October 15, 2013

Tomato & Boursin tart

This is one of the easiest but tastiest tarts I’ve ever made. It’s based vaguely on a recipe that my boyfriend’s mum cut out of a magazine many years ago, but I’ve no idea which one! It’s perfect to rustle up for guests as you can make it in advance and reheat it before serving. It can be served hot,...

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May 15, 2013

Chili Cheese Dip

This is a really easy peasy scrummy recipe that I picked up when I lived in Canada! Perfect with corn chips (like Doritos), bread sticks and toasted pitta breads. My mum likes to serve it with crackers. Heck, I’d eat it on its own with a spoon. It’s quite rich so it’s not for the faint of heart… Serves 4-6...

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May 9, 2013

Pumpkin risotto with balsamic reduction

I’ve recently come back from a trip to Naples, in southern Italy. The Campania region is known for its buffalo mozzarella and its limoncello, but the flavours in this recipe come from the Northern Italian regions of Emilia Romagna, Lombardi and Veneto. These three regions, collectively known as the Unesco Quadrilateral, are the birthplace of Italian classics including Parma ham,...

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January 21, 2013

Celery (and stilton) soup

I have been making a lot of soups recently, in an effort to be a little better behaved in my eating habits. I’ve taken to making a big batch of soup on Sunday nights and then having that soup for lunch every day at work. This one is nice and filling, and it’s got a gorgeous flavour. If you’re not...

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January 7, 2013

Leek and Potato Soup

This is one of my favourite winter warmers and it’s perfect for January as leeks are in season! The potato makes it very filling and comforting, and it’s dead easy. I make this on Sunday nights and take it to work for lunch all week. It’s particularly nice with a crusty white roll. Makes 6-8 portions You will need: 2...

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September 24, 2012

Roasted Garlic and Tomato Soup

Soup season is upon us! I wanted to make a brand new soup for my first soup of the season, and I’ve hit the jackpot. This may well be the BEST soup I’ve ever made. I’ve made roasted tomato soup a few times, and it’s NEVER been this good. It’s rich, smooth, and full of fresh flavour. Best of all,...

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July 17, 2012

Pesto and Pecorino Aubergine Medallions

A friend of mine made this gorgeous starter for me a few years ago and I asked for the recipe immediately. It’s a lovely, light one with lots of gorgeous flavours. I’ve even made it as a main meal for myself more than once! Best of all, it’s pretty darn healthy (as long as you don’t go mad with the...

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March 1, 2012

(Irish) Welsh Rarebit

Happy St David’s Day! To celebrate, we’re making the cheesetastic classic, Welsh Rarebit. Now there are lots of recipes out there that promise they’re the most authentic. I’ve combined a touch of Hugh F-W’s with, er, what I had in the cupboard. The result was a ridonculously cheesy dinner that left me nearly comatose. It’s creamy, rich and tangy –...