Candyflosslife

Candyflosslife

Down to earth food for flexitarians

Soup season

Cauliflower and Corn Chowder

Cauliflower and Corn Chowder

There’s a particular kind of soup that I crave once the weather turns: something that uses up a whole head of cauliflower, leans on sweetcorn while it’s still tender, and turns creamy without a drop of dairy in the pot. This chunky cauliflower corn chowder …

Clear Chicken Soup with Carrots & Potatoes (Romanian-Style)

Clear Chicken Soup with Carrots & Potatoes (Romanian-Style)

Romanian-style clear chicken soup with carrots and potatoes, served family-style. Chicken pieces are poached, skimmed once, then simmered with a whole onion for sweetness. Halved potatoes cook until tender, then chicken, potatoes and onion are lifted out so the broth stays clear. Finish with parsley and garlic sauce.

Carrot and coriander soup (soup maker)

Carrot and coriander soup (soup maker)

Winter weeknights call for something that tastes like comfort, but it’s nourishing and fast. My carrot and coriander soup maker version is bright and gently spiced. I add a generous amount of lentils to keep it satisfying and a good squeeze of lemon to balance that carrot sweetness.

Broccoli and Stilton Soup in Soup Maker (White-Bean Velvet)

Broccoli and Stilton Soup in Soup Maker (White-Bean Velvet)

A cozy broccoli and Stilton soup in a soup maker with a white-bean twist: silky, high-fibre, no cream needed – finished with lemon and a crunchy seed topping.

Tomato Soup in Soup Maker

Tomato Soup in Soup Maker

This Tomato Soup in Soup Maker is my go-to when tomatoes peak: I roast vine tomatoes, onion, and a whole garlic bulb until jammy, then let the soup maker blitz with miso paste for a velvety, umami-rich bowl.


Flexitarian Recipes

Spinach and Mushroom Curry

Spinach and Mushroom Curry

Golden, chunky mushrooms and spinach in a thick red lentil sauce that’s silky without any cream or coconut milk. Plant-packed and filling, it’s made for scooping up with warm naan on a weeknight.

Sourdough Brioche Bread

Sourdough Brioche Bread

Soft, buttery sourdough brioche bread raised entirely with your starter. Mix it in the evening or first thing in the morning, let it rise on the bench, and bake a tall, golden loaf that tears into soft strands.

Spelt Fig Galette with Pistachios and Balsamic Glaze

Spelt Fig Galette with Pistachios and Balsamic Glaze

A rustic spelt galette with a nutty, flaky crust, a layer of milled flaxseed to help keep the base from going soggy, sliced fresh figs and crunchy pistachios. Serve each slice with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Cauliflower and Corn Chowder

Cauliflower and Corn Chowder

There’s a particular kind of soup that I crave once the weather turns: something that uses up a whole head of cauliflower, leans on sweetcorn while it’s still tender, and turns creamy without a drop of dairy in the pot. This chunky cauliflower corn chowder …

Soft Blueberry Sourdough Bread with Tangzhong

Soft Blueberry Sourdough Bread with Tangzhong

My blueberry sourdough boule, with a tangzhong worked into the dough for a loaf that’s still soft on day two and three, not just fresh out of the oven.

Barley Stuffed Peppers

Barley Stuffed Peppers

Barley’s been in my regular rotation for a while now, and these stuffed peppers are where a lot of that barley ends up. A weeknight dish that’s tidy, a bit elegant to plate up, but with real substance packed into a neat parcel.

Creamy Zucchini Feta Pasta (Whipped Feta Sauce)

Creamy Zucchini Feta Pasta (Whipped Feta Sauce)

A big bowl of fusilli with golden zucchini and sweet peas in a creamy herby whipped feta sauce. A proper summer dinner in about half an hour.

Runner Bean Salad

Runner Bean Salad

A fresh runner bean salad with gremolata dressing and toasted flaked almonds. Simple, seasonal, and ready in under 20 minutes.

Grilled Halloumi Watermelon Salad with Sourdough Croutons

Grilled Halloumi Watermelon Salad with Sourdough Croutons

This watermelon halloumi salad is cold, salty, crisp, and a little bit panzanella-inspired – because stale sourdough deserves a better outcome than the bin. Warm grilled halloumi, chilled watermelon, toasted bread that soaks up the balsamic dressing, and fresh mint on top. Question is lunch or a light summer dinner?

Avocado Pineapple Salsa

Avocado Pineapple Salsa

This avocado pineapple salsa started life as the topping for my al pastor pork tacos, and it was so good I couldn’t keep it locked inside one recipe. Juicy pineapple, soft avocado, sharp lime, shallot, herbs, and a little heat if you want it. It …