A favourite of mine – very simple, hearty, tasty, and filling, and the lentils can be substituted for minced meat if you want a non-veggie version. This is a fairly chunky chilli, as I love it that way, and I usually cheat and use a pre-mixed Chilli spice mix, like Old el Paso or Discovery, but I’ve added an alternative if you don’t have access to those. It is almost identical to my Vegetarian Bolognaise too – with only a few small differences.

This recipe makes a large vat of chilli – this is because it keeps really well and I usually like to make an enormous pan of it at once and then freeze portions for quick dinners I can microwave/defrost during the week, but it can also be good if you’re having a lot of people over – it also often tastes better if you prepare it the day before and re-heat it, as it gives the spices time to develop and you get a much richer flavour. However you can always halve the recipe if you don’t feel like feeding an army or filling up your freezer with tasty quick meals! Continue reading →

Well, after posting pics of all my Crafty Things, it occurred to me that I also have a load of tasty recipes for things I’ve made over the years (mostly vegetarian, but not always). Most of the recipes have come from books, so I can’t claim credit for inventing them, but I often adjust them or experiment with them a bit. I’ll try to find a link to the originals where I can though.

So, I think I’ll start sharing a few of my favourite recipes too! Sadly I don’t think I have many photos of these, but next time I make it I’ll try to remember to snap a photo or too! Watch this space…