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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...

Candyflosslife Your winter soup list is here If winter had a flavor, it would be “something simmering.” Warm bowls, real comfort, and the kind of dinners that make the week feel manageable. Winter warmers I pulled together my Winter Soups and Stews for Gut Health in one place. It’s a quick roundup of 7 recipes that lean on fiber-forward basics (beans, lentils, veggies, herbs) so your dinner can feel comforting and, as it happens, supporting your gut microbiome, too. 🍲 Read the roundup here If...

Candyflosslife The easiest kind of prep Weekends are made for baking. I love the rhythm of it: a sourdough loaf for the week ahead, a relaxed chicken soup simmering away for dinner, and that first proper dunk of warm bread into broth that feels like a soul reset. I do need it, especially because my sleep patterns are not very disciplined (tut-tut), Chicken Soup with carrots and potatoes And here’s the best part: once the loaf is done, don’t toss that sourdough discard. Fold it into these soft...

Candyflosslife A real-life 30 plants week January always makes me crave a fresh start, but I kept it simple this week: 30 plants across 7 days, without cooking 30 different recipes. Beetroot pasta with pinenuts There’s beetroot hummus (my new “I swear I like beetroot now” moment), carrot and coriander soup, smoky beans, a plant-packed wrap, salmon stir fry, and a pink pasta sauce that I genuinely want you to try. Watch the video here: 30 Plants a Week Real Life & Leftover Ideas If you’re...

Candyflosslife The anti-beige meal plan January has a funny way of turning meals… beige. Because it’s dark at 4pm and suddenly you resort to toast for dinner. So this week I’m doing a tiny challenge: three recipes that bring real color to the table. Also, in 2026 I’m officially introducing a plant in my weekly variety. And I’m not a fan of this one: beetroot. Yes, beetroot. The one I normally side-eye at the supermarket. But I figured if I can make it delicious for me, I can make it delicious...

Candyflosslife 30 plants a week If you have followed me for a while, you know that I'm all about layering my dishes with more plants rather than avoiding carbs or calorie counting! Carrot and coriander soup - gut healthy We are still threading the dark and gloomy waters of January! To help you through it, I think you will love my easy and nourishing carrot and coriander soup! And if you are here for the sourdough, you might want to make this wholesome sourdough, it fits with real life. I love...