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Candyflosslife Resurrect those Leftovers! I love our family's Easter traditions, but they are such heavy work, so I keep the most fun ones: dyeing hard boiled eggs in bright colors is a little bit like meal prep. Because I can turn them into a creamy egg salad for quick breakfasts or during the week. Or these light deviled eggs bites, they are such a classic. Painted Easter Eggs make the best breakfast egg salad Sometimes the best meals come from what’s already in the fridge. And we always...

Candyflosslife Easter lamb, but way easier I do love the idea of lamb at Easter, but not always the reality of doing a whole roast. Especially not the washing up of the roasting pan. But more than anything, I love the middle-Eastern inspired flavors and the layering of this lamb bowl, with pops of freshness, colors and textures. Spiced lamb bowl with hummus and crispy chickpeas So this week’s recipe is my easier version: a spiced lamb bowl with creamy hummus, crispy chickpeas, fresh tomato...

Candyflosslife A Better Lunch Habit Are you here for the protein or the plant forward recipes? Why not have both? This brown rice and quinoa salad is exactly that! It’s packed with protein from quinoa and chickpeas and gut-loving fiber from whole grains and fresh veggies. It makes lunch feel like an actual meal rather than a sad desk compromise. Brown rice quinoa and chickpeas salad with a creamy yogurt dressing So, if you want to build better habits that will take you to that 30 plants a...

Candyflosslife A proper lunch, not an afterthought I’ve got no interest in meals that pretend to be enough. If I’m making a salad, it needs to be a proper one. Something with substance, texture, and enough going on that it actually feels like lunch, not an afterthought. Potato salad with grilled asparagus A salad that actually holds up This week I’ve been leaning into that idea with simple ingredients that still manage to feel like a full plate. This warm potato asparagus salad is exactly...

Candyflosslife Spring is in the air We’ve just come back from Transylvania, and one of my favorite moments was eating hot kürtőskalács in Alba Iulia. Last year in Brașov, at Oktoberfest, I made the mistake of ordering a cinnamon one instead of half cinnamon, half caramel, which was not Dave’s ideal situation since he does not care for cinnamon nearly as much as I do. This time, though, he thoroughly enjoyed his: simple sugar and crushed walnuts, still warm, crisp on the outside and soft in...

Candyflosslife A slow dinner worth stirring I love this kind of meal for a relaxed evening at home, when I’m not trying to rush dinner onto the table in 15 minutes. There is something so satisfying about stirring risotto, letting everything soften, and ending up with a pan of something silky and comforting. It feels like the kind of dinner that turns an ordinary evening into a lovely one. Risotto with Leeks & Lemon Pepper Chicken My chicken and leek risotto is creamy, cozy, and topped with...

Candyflosslife Hearty meals If you like us are relishing the slower pace of an empty nest or maybe you are pre-kids (enjoy it while it lasts), this cottage pie is just right for a cozy date night or a relaxed evening together. Just rich, savory beef filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese. Yum! Cheesy Cottage Pie 🌞We’ve had actual sunshine in the East of England this week, and the daffodils in our garden look like they’re about to take over. I can feel that shift...

Candyflosslife One-pan, any time of the day If your week needs a low-effort dinner that still feels exciting, this is it. These miso beans are savory, glossy, and seriously satisfying on toast (or rice, or a baked potato). This is my one-pan, eat for dinner lunch or breakfast situation: creamy miso beans on sourdough. Miso Beans on Sourdough Toast 1) Miso Beans (the main event) I was pretty chuffed with how these humble beans turn into something ridiculously good: salty-sweet umami, a little...

Candyflosslife Shrove Tuesday? I didn’t make pancakes until I was in my 40s… but crêpes were always my “emergency snack-dessert” option 😜! And then I made buttermilk crepes. They’re a little thicker, slightly tangy, and sturdier than classic crepes - so they actually hold up to both sweet toppings and savory fillings in my opinion. Buttermilk crepes Why you’ll love them quick, smooth batter (no lumps I promise) easy to flip works sweet or savory make them in less than 30 minutes 🏃♀️ 👉 Get the...

Candyflosslife Sweet Valentine Whether you are celebrating Valentine's day or not, I think your Valentine deserves a healthier dessert, or just treat yourself 😜! Quick Dave fact, he’s a Yorkshire man through and through, and he loves chippy mushy peas. He loves my lighter, more flavorful version even more. Which is why I tried the same approach with his chocolate raspberry Magnum habit… Frozen yogurt lollies My hubby Dave loves a chocolate raspberry Magnum lolly! At first, I kept nagging him...