Lucy's Friendly Foods

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Super Food Salad

Super Food Salad

Another salad that rocks, this one inspired by a salad eaten in a Giraffe restaurant.

Sweetcorn and Leek Soup

Sweetcorn and Leek Soup

Brrr, it’s been freezing for weeks, so soups have been a regular feature for lunch.

Antipasti Salad

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.

Broccoli Soup

Broccoli Soup

Yet another soup from Lucy’s friendly Foods! I promise I’ll stop posting soup recipes soon.

Silky Squash and Rosemary Soup

Silky Squash and Rosemary Soup

It’s April and it’s still freezing.

Frazzled Thyme Onions

Frazzled Thyme Onions

These simple crispy onions are the ideal topping for a burger or addition to a salad or sandwich.

Chilli and Broccoli Salad

Chilli and Broccoli Salad

We’ve recently been swamped by broccoli – we seem to keep buying it although the fridge is full to bursting! Broccoli is lovely just boiled/steamed, but it’s good to do something …

Oriental noodle salad

Oriental noodle salad

Hooray, the sun’s shining! After what seems like forever spring has appeared and the sun is shining and what better way to celebrate than a wonderful, flavourful salad for lunch? The added bo…

Roasted Carrot and Avocado Salad

Roasted Carrot and Avocado Salad

I’ve been thinking about roasted carrots a lot recently – so sweet and lovely when roasted, taking on an entirely different quality to when  raw or boiled/steamed carrot.

Mexican bean salad

Mexican bean salad

Spring has arrived and the sun was shining – what better excuse to make some salads? You might have notice that I’m rather obsessed with salads – they’ll certainly be many m…

Leek, Courgette and Parsley Soup

Leek, Courgette and Parsley Soup

We’ve been swamped with leeks in our weekly veg box.

Roasted Asparagus and New Potato Salad

Roasted Asparagus and New Potato Salad

It may be the height of the English asparagus season, but it’s also the pinnacle of the Jersey Royal season.

Super Simple Puy Lentil Salad

Super Simple Puy Lentil Salad

Summer has suddenly arrived, signalling the start of the picnic and barbeque season – expect lots of food to eat in the great outdoors over the next few weeks ;-) To start with: a stunningly …

Rainbow ‘Slaw

Rainbow ‘Slaw

I’m rather keen on colourful food – there’s nothing less appealing than a plate of brown! In my eyes even a little green garnish can lift the whole plate.

Green bean and radish salad

Green bean and radish salad

This rather lovely-looking salad was inspired by a delicious take-away lunch I had from ‘The Potato Merchant’ in Exmouth Market, handily just around the corner from work.

Spring Vegetable Tartlets

Spring Vegetable Tartlets

Tarts or quiches are such a useful summer dish – perfect for a light lunch, a centre piece to be served with an array of salads or on a picnic.

Courgette/Zucchini Carpaccio

Courgette/Zucchini Carpaccio

I’m over-run with courgettes – kind friends and relatives keep leaving them on the doorstep, so I’m having to be inventive as we’ve made them into ratatouille, courgette sou…

Spanish Style Rice Salad

Spanish Style Rice Salad

We had a little tub of rice and butterbean salad from Marks & Spencer for lunch last week, and unlike lots of pre-prepared salad tubs, it was pretty tasty.

Autumn Salad

Autumn Salad

I think Autumn can be a great time for experimenting with unusual salads – contrasting autumnal root vegetables with warm flavours and fresh, crunchy leaves.

Winter Salad with Horseradish Dreessing

Winter Salad with Horseradish Dreessing

Winter may be comfort food time of year, but there is something about these dark, dismal and wintery months that makes me crave fresh, colourful and vibrant salads – a little something to per…

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