Lucy's Friendly Foods

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Fruit Leather

Fruit Leather

My children love fruity snacks – I guess I’ve always given them quite a lot as they’re generally safe and fairly easy to find.

Dairy and Nut Free Cocoa Powder – found at last

Dairy and Nut Free Cocoa Powder – found at last

Tesco’s once again comes up trumps with an allergen free cocoa powder.

Leek and Pumpkin Soup (Soupe au Potiron)

Leek and Pumpkin Soup (Soupe au Potiron)

Brrr, it’s cold, damp and miserable today – we need a wholesome and warming lunch.

Passionfruit Yoyos

Passionfruit Yoyos

I’ve been fancying some passionfruit for a while – it seems to be the kind of ingredient I don’t have for ages and ages and then I just really feel like eating some.

The Best Avocado Sandwich

The Best Avocado Sandwich

This humble sandwich recipe is so very simple, but the end result is divine.

Pizza Express (actually a reasonable option for the dairy and egg-free)

Pizza Express (actually a reasonable option for the dairy and egg-free)

It may seem strange that I’m writing a review of a very well-known pizza chain – doesn’t pizza rely on cheese? However, we’ve eaten at a LOT of Pizza Express branches as a f…

Choc Banana Cupcakes made with Passion

Choc Banana Cupcakes made with Passion

I know I said I wouldn’t make any cake for a while, but these cupcakes were made for D’s birthday.

Sweet and Spicy Chilli Jam

Sweet and Spicy Chilli Jam

For D’s birthday I thought I’d make him something homemade among his presents.

Chocolate Chip Shortbread

Chocolate Chip Shortbread

I haven’t made shortbread for a while, but there’s something so delicate and moreish about a good shortbread, I have been feeling the need to make more.

Shepherdess Pie

Shepherdess Pie

I’ve always had a peculiar fondness for shepherds pie.

Tomatoes à la Provençale

Tomatoes à la Provençale

I absolutely love tomatoes, but even so, a tasteless under-ripe specimen is a challenge to make into a delectable meal.

Get Your Greens Here! AKA Salt and Vinegar Kale Crisps

Get Your Greens Here! AKA Salt and Vinegar Kale Crisps

I find kale rather challenging, it can seem so ‘green’ and tough and although doubtless packed full of goodness, it is not usually what I really feel like eating.

Gorgeous Fluffy Green Couscous

Gorgeous Fluffy Green Couscous

This recipe is a bit of an amalgamation between Yotam Ottolenghi’s Green Couscous and my Guaranteed Fluffy Couscous Salad.

Cocoa and Coconut Flapjacks

Cocoa and Coconut Flapjacks

My excitement at getting to eat different shop bought lunches whilst at work has quickly faded.

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

Yesterday was a REALLY stressful day at work and I didn’t even have time for any lunch – I can tell you, I was a big mess by the end of the day! So, on the way home, in order to satisfy…

Balsamic Tomatoes

Balsamic Tomatoes

These tomatoes make a delicious brunch/lunch when served on a piece of toast.

Dairy-free Lemon Posset

Dairy-free Lemon Posset

Lemon posset, a traditional English pudding, makes a perfect ending to a lovely meal; the lemon sharpness taking away the heaviness that you might associate with cream.

Provençal Fries (baked and herby)

Provençal Fries (baked and herby)

We used to often go to a fabulous vegetarian restaurant in Brixton, South London called Peter Peppers (sadly now closed) where they served gorgeous Mediterranean vegetarian food.

Smoky Three Sisters Stew for Thanksgiving

Smoky Three Sisters Stew for Thanksgiving

Here’s my homage to Thanksgiving and my lovely US readers.

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