Apple and Blueberry Fruit Salad

Simplicity itself - core an apple, and cut into quarters. Then cut the quarters into three lengthwise strips. Then chop the strips into small pieces using a sharp knife.

Wash about 50g of blueberries, drain, and then add both ingredients to a serving bowl.

I found some milk-free soya yoghurt (unflavoured) in Asda today. Not as pretty as milk based yoghurt or cream, but tastes delicious, and is kinder to my digestive system. Stir two dessert spoonfuls of the yoghurt through the fruit. 

The dish is best served with a  drizzle of maple syrup.

Semi-vegetarian Cottage Pie

Semi-vegetarian Cottage Pie. Made with textured vegetable protein (TVP), lentils, browned onions, carrots, paprika, pepper, bay leaves and parsley, and beef stock. Topped with mashed potato mixed with butter, browned in the oven. Served with petit pois and a dash of Lea & Perrins sauce. Next time I will use vegetable stock.

The faux-beef and gravy was made the day before, so the finished item was ready in 30 minutes. It was really tasty, and seemed like a proper meal. TVP is very hard to use convincingly - this recipe works pretty well, and is adaptable.

Semi-vegetarian Cottage Pie