Leek , Celeriac and Mushroom Soup

I love to have a pan of soup on the go in winter. It's an ideal basis for lunch but is also a healthy comfort food when you arrive home cold and hungry or want a mid-meal snack.
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Vegetable Casserole with Herb Dumplings

This is a really tasty vegetarian casserole that can also be served as an accompaniment to meat dishes. It is best cooked in the oven, rather than a slow cooker, as the vegetables need to be chunkier
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Apricot and Ginger Frangipane Pie

Make sure the fruits you use are not over-ripe or they will disintegrate. The crystallised ginger does contain a little sugar, so you can omit or use freeze-dried fruit instead. This pudding is best s
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Chocolate and Walnut Truffles

I love these truffles and the fact that I can have a treat knowing that I’m eating ingredients that are good for me. I usually freeze them once made so they will keep, but you can eat them almost as s
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Artisan Crispbreads

Finding tasty and healthy gluten-free crackers isn’t easy and they are expensive. These rustic crispbreads not only look and taste good, but they are so easy to make and very moreish. They are really
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Sausage, Cabbage and Butter Bean Casserole

Cabbage in a casserole may seem strange but these flavours and textures really complement each other. The cabbage soaks up the juices making this into a full bodied dish.
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Stewed Pears with Orange, Ginger and Dried Apricots

I love to make this recipe once the cooler weather returns and fresh pears are in season. It makes an ideal topping for winter porridge but is also ideal to keep in the fridge for mid-meal snacks or p
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Sweetcorn and Potato Chowder

Serves 2-4 This soup is from my book ‘Vegetarian Cooking Without’. In it potatoes and sweetcorn nestle in a creamy sauce that is subtly flavoured with herbs and spices. The rec This soup is from my book ‘Vegetarian Cooking Without’. In it potatoes and sweetcorn nestle in a creamy sauce that is subtly flavoured with herbs and spices. The recipe makes 2 meal sized bowls or 4 s
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