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Mutton, Celeriac and Sweet Potato Pie
Dinner, Main Course, Gluten Free Jade Leighton Dinner, Main Course, Gluten Free Jade Leighton

Mutton, Celeriac and Sweet Potato Pie

This dish is my own take on a classic Shepherd’s Pie, using some slightly more interesting vegetables for the mash and mutton instead of lamb for the mince. Mutton is a fantastic source of protein and essential micronutrients, it tastes just as good as lamb - just slightly less sweet - and in my opinion, it is a more ethical and sustainable meat to choose over lamb. The recipe is gluten-free, and I made mine cow’s-milk-dairy-free, but it can readily be made without any dairy.

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Middle Eastern (Inspired) Lamb Mince and Liver Hotpot
Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Jade Leighton Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Jade Leighton

Middle Eastern (Inspired) Lamb Mince and Liver Hotpot

I may have a bit of an obsession with getting liver into my meals in totally delicious ways. But there are worse obsessions to have. This dish, is slightly random - sometimes the best things are! I got creative with some Middle Eastern-inspired ingredients and a number of spices and ended up with this hotpot that would be perfect for a big batch cook, a family supper or a dinner party.

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Veggie-packed Egg Fritatta Muffins
Breakfast, Vegetarian Jade Leighton Breakfast, Vegetarian Jade Leighton

Veggie-packed Egg Fritatta Muffins

Nothing compares to a protein-rich, nutrient dense breakfast of eggs and veg. But sometimes that can feel more challenging to do if you’re time-poor or have to eat breakfast on the move or at work. These egg frittata muffins are the answer. They are the perfect batch-cook recipe for a quick weekday breakfast. They are also absolutely fantastic for kids’ lunch boxes and, like a frittata, you can fill them with just about anything.

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Chicken Liver Pâté
Sauces and Dips, Lunch Jade Leighton Sauces and Dips, Lunch Jade Leighton

Chicken Liver Pâté

Here’s a super simple chicken liver pâté recipe that can be made in 10 minutes and will last a week in the fridge. Organ meats really are the crême de la crême of nutritious foods and a good place to start, if you are new to the organ-meat-game, is with chicken liver. In comparison to chicken breast/muscle meat, chicken liver is significantly more nutrient-dense and beneficial for our health. The flavour is perfect for a creamy homemade pâté which makes a great nutrient-dense protein source for a lunch plate.

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Baked Cajun Cauliflower
Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Vegan, Side dish, Main Course Jade Leighton Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Vegan, Side dish, Main Course Jade Leighton

Baked Cajun Cauliflower

I absolutely love baking cauliflower, along with its leaves (because they are also very delicious and nutritious). It works a great base for holding a range of different flavours, with many going for the classic turmeric. This dish is perfect if you are trying to get someone to enjoy cauliflower who may otherwise be a little dismissive of it.

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Baked Flat Peaches with Toasted Hazelnuts and Mascarpone
Desserts, Baking Jade Leighton Desserts, Baking Jade Leighton

Baked Flat Peaches with Toasted Hazelnuts and Mascarpone

This baked flat peaches with mascarpone dessert is absolutely delicious. It’s such an easy recipe and quick too. Simply bake the peaches, and toast the hazelnuts in some coconut sugar, then top with mascarpone and a drizzle of honey. I wanted to create something with all the textures - juicy and chewy, soft and creamy and sweet and crunchy. The combination is just divine. You don’t need to use flat peaches, you could use any stone fruit for a similar effect. It’s also a good dessert to make if you need something simple and gluten free!

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