Well hello there autumn, aren’t you a semi-welcome change. Semi-welcome because summer is wonderful and I love the long sunny days but man the hot sweaty nights are the worst.

The other good thing about autumn is that being next to an oven suddenly becomes a whole lot more attractive. I’m totally willing to make things other than pasta and salads. What a treat.

This week we’re looking at temps under 30 again so I think I might even turn the oven on once or twice. Maybe bake something even? I have loads of recipes coming at you too, including a few great vegetarian options. And I think by April soup club will be starting up again and I think I might do something with you all on Instagram to celebrate, stay tuned!

Plan A

Day 1: Gnocchi with Cavalo Nero, Cauliflower and Goats Cheese – the creamy sauce in this one is surprisingly light, it gets a heft of flavour from the intensely flavoured cheese.

Day 2: Chicken, Cashew and Green Bean Stir Fry, a super simple quick meal to get you through the mid week crunch.

Day 3: Ponzu Salmon and Miso Hummus bowl, still one of my favourite hummus flavours!

Day 4: Crispy Chicken Burger, way healthier than the fried variety and seriously just as satisfying.

Day 5: Soy Braised Shiitake Mushrooms, these mushrooms are meaty and the whole meal feels virtuous.

Plan B

Day 1: Chopped Thai Salad, all the delicious textures. Add some crispy tofu or an egg to make it a meal.

Day 2: Pita Chip Vegetarian Nachos, baked pita chips replace fried corn chips in this lighter take.

Day 3: Soy Braised Shiitake Mushrooms, the perfect simple dinner.

Day 4: Vegetarian Nasi Goreng Noodles, this is a simple version of the traditional classic rice dish but with noodles!

Day 5: Gnocchi with Cavalo Nero, Cauliflower and Goats Cheese, a bowl of this with a glass of wine is my idea of a delightful night in. I’m very cool. Promise.

With Easter just around the corner it’s time to start making hot cross bun pikelets for brunch!

HH. x