As we face a long haul in isolation, now seems like a good time to test out some new recipes, because there are only so many nights of beans on toast a girl can handle. From the simple store cupboard staples to the ultimate comfort food, here’s what we’re going to whip up in the kitchen while we’re on lockdown.
Easy tortilla pizzas
If they’re good enough for the nation’s P.E. teacher, Joe Wicks, then they’re good enough for us, that’s all we’re saying! Grab your favourite toppings and away you go.
Ultimate pork tacos
Smokey pork tacos perfect for sharing with your family or housemates over back-to-back episodes of Ozark. If you can’t get hold of pork belly, adapt the recipe with pork mince instead. Simples.
Veggie lasagne
Hearty comfort food is all we want to eat right now and this spinach and mushroom take on a classic lasagne definitely fits the bill. Serve alongside hunks of garlic bread and get stuck in!
Vegan jackfruit enchiladas
Stuffed with meaty seasoned jackfruit and loaded with toppings, these plant-based beauties make for the perfect meat-free dinner in lockdown. Adapt it however you please, as long as you have the jackfruit filling and enchilada sauce, you’re golden. Best served with a generous dollop of vegan crème fraiche!
Diet Coke Chicken
Sounds so wrong but tastes so right. If you’re looking for a way to shake up your usual chicken recipe then give this a whirl. Sticky deliciousness awaits.
Slow chilli con carne
Slow cooker, it’s your time to shine friend. Since we’re home all day, you can leave your chilli con carne bubbling away for hours and plate it up whenever you fancy. This recipe includes a little slither of dark choc too, say what?! We’re intrigued.
Miso soup with veggie gyoza
For anyone missing their weekly Wagamamas, this one’s for you. Get a little Asian-inspired food fix at home with the help of this delightful dupe.
Easy mushroom risotto
Come through, fungi. Quite frankly, any dish that consists of carbs and wine is top of our lockdown recipe list. Go ham on that Parmesan, friends. This is no time to hold back. Serve warm in a bowl or with a crisp green side salad.
Saucy bean baked eggs
Missing your weekend brunches? Baked eggs it is! This one pot wonder is good for breakfast, lunch and dinner – which is great because we’re not sure we remember what traditional meal times look like anymore. Time does not exist. Throw in some crispy chorizo if you want a bit of spice and serve with crispy bread of your choice for dipping.
Cauliflower Tacos
Lastly we had to recommend our very own Cauliflower Tacos! Super easy to make and you can swap ingredients in and out to form your perfect taco. Perfect if your cutting back on your meat in-take and fancy something new.
