Lucy's Friendly Foods914 recipes
Inspiring friendly recipes and thoughts
Ginger Flapjacks
I needed a hearty, packable snack that would give a boost of energy but also warmth during this bitterly cold weather.
Antipasti Salad
I came across this concept on Pinterest and it seemed like a great way of making a punchy flavourful salad in the depths of winter when few salad vegetables are at their best.
Welsh Cakes
For March 1st and St David’s Day what could be more appropriate than Welsh cakes! These delightful little griddle scones/cakes are a traditional delicacy in Wales – served for tea with …
Rosemary Focaccia
Baking challenge round 8: Focaccia After a welcome break for school half-term, I’m back and baking with a vengeance! I made a focaccia last year but my baking skills (which weren’t bad …
Broccoli Soup
Yet another soup from Lucy’s friendly Foods! I promise I’ll stop posting soup recipes soon.
Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Popcorn
Popcorn is such a great vehicle for interesting flavour combinations and makes such a moreish snack.
Artichoke and Olive Pâté
I wanted a delicious spreadable pâté for my homemade bread, but not one that was full of mushrooms or lentils.
Rustic Cottage Loaf
Cottage loaves make me think of my childhood – I have no idea why, as I don’t think we often – or indeed ever – ate them.
Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie
This was my offering for British Pie Week – a luxurious, silky chocolate and cream indulgence that was wolfed down in our household! You might think the silken tofu in the filling and the whi…
Leprechaun Cookies (Mint Choc Chip)
Tomorrow is St Patrick’s Day, requiring the cooking of some Irish food.
Avocado Mayonnaise/Dressing
This avocado mayonnaise makes a wonderful rich and unctuous dressing, all with no egg in sight and a darn sight tastier than a shop-bought egg-free mayo.
The Ultimate Mexican Avocado Sandwich
This recipe uses my delicious avocado mayonnaise and propels a standard avocado sandwich to the realms of ‘ultimate’.
Egg-free French Toast/Pain Perdu
I haven’t eaten French toast since I was at Uni, but there’s something ultimately comforting about it.
‘Hot Cross Bun’ Cookies
Having posted about Hot Cross Buns last year, I thought I’d spice things up with a new idea.
Easter Bunny Rolls
I should have made these earlier in the weekend, but we’ve been so busy that we’ve only got round to making them today – well at least Easter isn’t quite over yet! I came ac…
Speedy Refried Beans
Refried bean can be a bit of an acquired taste (and to be honest not the prettiest dish!), but they’re such a great vegetarian protein boost in a Mexican meal and the perfect accompaniment to…
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
Here’s another Hummingbird inspired idea – jazzing up vanilla topped chocolate cakes with biscuit crumbs makes a delectable ‘cookies and cream’ cupcake.