Beef, Leek & Red Pepper Ragout

Another “what shall I do with the veggie box content?”. This is a lovely beef ragout made from minced meat with lots of chopped seasonal vegetables. We had it with gnocchi today and my boys just gobbled it down but I think jacket potatoes would be lovely too. Feel free to also add any root vegetables left-overs from your fridge.

Parsnip, Leek and Potato Soup

This is a great light supper for the whole family. In future, I will just save a few spoons before seasoning and mash them up for baby Leo.

Left-over Veggie Toasties

Perfect for parties and picnics, or just a quick lunch or dinner.  I’ve been making these since uni. It’s a quick and cheap meal everyone likes. And if you put lots of veg in, it’s healthy too! Just chop everything up, mix and spread it on a slice of toast. Bake. Done.

Quick Ebly and Vegetable Stir-fry

The perfect dish for sunny days. Ebly is a brand name for Durum Wheat. You can buy it from Waitrose or Ocado. It looks like pearl barley but actually tastes more like pasta. Ebly takes only 10 minutes to cook and contains more nutrients than pasta. It’s simply great and kids love it!

Left-overs Egg Fried Rice

A great idea for left-over roast chicken and vegetables. It’s a very basic dish that works with only a few ingredients. I usually put in fried egg, which makes it tastier and slightly more authentic.

Polenta-Tomato-Mozzarella Bake

A delicious alternative to pizza. Just top your polenta base with your favourite toppings and put it in the oven. This dish is perfect for advance preparation and re-heating.

Coconut Chicken Soup

A yummy low fat meal with plenty of veg and lovely tender chicken. It’s quick and easy, and can be prepared in advance and cooked fresh in no time.