To celebrate the recent royal wedding I have created a vegetarian version of coronation chicken -8211; a dish that was originally created for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. In addition to being veggie-friendly, this version is also low in fat, since it’s made with low-fat yoghurt instead of cream or mayonnaise. I have never …

I attempted to make this one a heart shape before baking, hence the funny shape! Making your own bread is fun and very satisfying. Focaccia is one of my favourite types of bread, as it’s really tasty and very easy to make.

Ever wondered how to make the perfect smoothie? Since receiving my smoothie maker as a wedding present last year, I have experimented with lots of different recipes, and so far this one is my favourite. 🙂 If you don’t already have a smoothie maker, I can highly recommend the Kenwood Smoothie 2GO. It’s really easy to clean compared to …

Cous cous and roasted veg This is very easy to prepare and is one of my husband’s favourite meals. He says that he would happily eat this everyday! Roasted vegetables

I love carrots and I love cake! What could be better than combining the two together? This cake is moist, flavoursome and very moreish. The orange buttercream complements the cake well. Ingredients 6 oz (170 g) self-raising flour 6 oz (170 g) light muscovado sugar 5 fl oz (150 ml) rapeseed oil or sunflower oil 3 medium-sized eggs 3 medium carrots …

Mirin, Sushi Rice and Japanese Rice vinegar. Sushi rice and the associated dressings and nori are now widely available in most UK supermarkets (including Tesco, Sainsburys and Waitrose), so sushi-making is now accessible to all of us. Here we explain how to prepare sushi rice, ready for making sushi, or for eating as a side dish.

Tibits Outdoor Dining These delicious Indian snacks are suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and are very easy to make.

This vegetarian paella tastes delicious and creates a wonderful aroma in the kitchen! Although not strictly authentic, it’s quick and easy to make, and the recipe is very versatile.

Shop-bought coleslaw is usually high in fat, even the ‘reduced fat’ versions. This healthier low-fat version tastes great and is quick and easy to make.

These pretty homemade cupcakes taste delicious, and are fun and easy to make. Children will love helping you to decorate them! The icing sets hard, so they travel well, and are perfect for picnics and parties. At the bottom of the recipe, I list a few different vegetarian cupcake decorations that you can buy. Some cupcake decorations are not …

I love pizza, but shop-bought and takeaway versions are usually full of fat, and the choice of toppings for vegetarians is often limited. With this homemade pizza, you can see exactly what goes into it, and you can choose to top it with whatever you like! Homemade pizza topped with roasted peppers, roasted onion and mozzarella.

These potato wedges are very easy to make and require very little preparation. They can be made with either standard potatoes, or sweet potatoes.