This recipe is built around dried black beans cooked with a simple mix of spices and just enough liquid to bring everything together in the Instant Pot. The flavour comes from chilli, cumin, and garlic, with a small amount of heat from cayenne and jalapeño. It’s a straightforward way to cook beans that are useful … Read more
This salad is built around shredded red cabbage and carrot with a simple, slightly sharp dressing to bring everything together. It relies on crunch and acidity rather than anything rich or heavy, and works well alongside a wide range of main dishes. It’s straightforward to prepare, keeps well, and doesn’t need much adjustment once made. … Read more
This is a quick fried rice built around tofu instead of eggs, using a simple mix of vegetables and basic ingedients. It’s designed for speed, comes together in one pan or wok, and works best with leftover rice. It’s filling, flexible, and easy to adjust depending on what you have. Why this recipe works Variations … Read more
This is the sort of soup I make when I want something simple that I know will work without much effort. The Instant Pot does most of the work, so once everything is in, there’s not much to think about. It’s built from everyday ingredients, holds up well for leftovers, and is easy to adjust … Read more
This is a straightforward lentil shepherd’s pie built around a simple vegetable base and a mashed potato topping. It’s filling, practical, and designed for batch cooking without much effort. I make this when I want something that feels like a proper dinner and holds up well for leftovers. Why this recipe works Variations & substitutions … Read more
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
