Entries by Frances McCormack

Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup

With only a few ingredients, this budget recipe is relatively fuss-free, and produces batch of flavoursome and healthy soup that will serve 6. Ingredients 2 onions, chopped 1.5 litres vegetable broth 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced Salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Dry sauté the onions over […]

Smoky Black Bean Soup

The smoky flavours of this soup pair perfectly with the black beans and sweetcorn in the recipe, and the miso adds umami notes that bring it all together. This is a budget recipe that serves 4, and it takes under 15 minutes to make Ingredients 1 red onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1l vegetable […]

Leek, Potato, and Cabbage Soup

A budget recipe that serves 6. This soup is filling, hearty, and very simple to make. Ingredients 2 leeks, halved lengthways, sliced, and then washed 1/2 green cabbage, shredded 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium potatoes, chopped 1.5 litres vegetable broth Sprig or 1 tsp each thyme and rosemary 2 bay leaves Salt and white […]

Rainbow Grainbowl with Balsamic Maple Mustard Dressing

A flavoursome and filling main dish that serves 2. Ingredients For the grainbowl 2 carrots, grated 1/4 red cabbage, grated 1 parsnip, grated 1 red onion, finely shredded 1/4 cucumber, finely sliced 1/2 red pepper, finely sliced 1/2 yellow pepper, finely sliced 1 avocado, sliced 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted 1 cup cold leftover grains […]

Smoky Potato Sweetcorn Soup

Flavoursome and with a hint of smokiness, this budget soup takes about 10 minutes to prepare. If you don’t have access to a blender, it’s equally delicious unblended. Serves 2-3. Ingredients 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 100g mushrooms, chopped or sliced, as desired 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large potato, unpeeled and […]

Cucumber-Parsnip Lemonade

Don’t let the title dissuade you: this is a flavoursome, sweet drink that doesn’t taste at all like blended vegetables. It’s cooling and refreshing, and as a bonus it contains no refined sugar. The recipe serves 1. Ingredients 1 apple (2 apples if you have a very sweet tooth) 1 pear 1/4 cucumber 1 inch […]