The Grumpy Green Goat 
This is a straightforward slaw I make when I want something fresh and crisp to balance heavier meals. It’s built from a small set of ingredients, comes together quickly, and keeps well in the fridge. The dressing is simple, slightly sharp, and easy to adjust depending on what you’re serving it with. Why this recipe … Read more
This pasta is built around tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and capers, combined into a simple sauce that comes together while the pasta cooks. The flavour leans on salty, savoury elements balanced by the tomato base, with the chickpeas adding body. It’s a straightforward way to turn store‑cupboard ingredients into a complete meal. Why this recipe works … Read more
This one‑pan Mexican quinoa is a straightforward, filling meal that comes together with minimal effort and very little washing up. It uses familiar ingredients, works well on a weeknight, and scales easily if you want leftovers, or to batchcook. I make this when I want something hearty but uncomplicated, with enough flavour to stand on … Read more
This vegetarian quinoa chili is a straightforward, filling one‑pot meal that works just as well for a quick dinner as it does for batch cooking. It’s built around staple ingredients, doesn’t require much attention once it’s simmering, and holds up well for leftovers. I make this when I want something hearty without it tipping into … Read more
This is a straightforward chana masala built around tinned chickpeas and a small, reliable set of spices. It’s the kind of curry I make when I want something filling and familiar without turning dinner into a project. It works well on a weeknight, reheats properly, and is easy to adjust depending on what you have … Read more
This is a simple, one‑pot lentil dahl built around sweet potato and spinach. It’s filling without being heavy, uses ingredients I almost always have to hand, and doesn’t require much attention once it’s on the hob. I make this regularly for weeknight dinners and batch cooking because it reheats well and still tastes good the … Read more
