Notes by Nourish

When it comes to morning porridge, many people tend to stick with good ole oats. There are, however,  many different ways to make porridge. And tasty porridge at that. Millet porridge is a really nice, easy and scrummy option for those looking to jazz up their breakfast routine. Besides that, millet porridge is even gluten-free! Although gluten-free oats are available,…

Enjoy this millet salad alone or combine it with some tasty extras. Try these millet and butter bean burgers, these polenta chips with dipping sauces, or these baked stuffed tomatoes. Nutrition Millet is a small yellow grain that has a slightly nutty flavour. It provides a great supply of nutrients, including magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese and B vitamins. It’s…

Millet is a fantastic option if you’re avoiding gluten or trying to reduce your intake. Or maybe you’re just looking to add variety to your diet and fancy something a little different. You will probably be surprised how many places you can sneak a bit of millet into your diet! Let’s start with breakfast. Are you wanting to pep up…

Feel free to play around with the ingredients for this cottage pie. Try sautéing celery, leeks or onions alongside the cooked lentils. Experiment with any combination of potato, celeriac, parsnip or swede for the mash topping.In addition, you could play with some herbs there too. Rosemary and thyme are a nice combination for this cottage pie. Perhaps some oregano or…

This socca with beetroot and tahini dressing can be eaten as it is, but it also pairs nicely with a side salad. Have a browse through our recipe section, or try combining your socca with the following: Buckwheat, Fennel and Carrot Salad with Orange Dressing Millet Salad with Roasted Peppers, Red Onions, Garlic and Seared Courgette Not only are socca…

Socca can be eaten as it is, but it pairs very well with a side salad. Have a browse through our recipe section, or try combining your socca with the following: Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Slow-Roasted Heritage Tomatoes Speckled Lentil Salad with Red Onion and Courgette Bulghur Salad with Roasted Peppers Chick Pea and Feta Salad Not only are…

This Beet Kvass recipe is a very easy way to enter the world of fermentation at home. To make this powerful tonic in your own kitchen, firstly, you need a large (1 or 2 litre) clean jar with a lid. Secondly, grab yourself a clean tea towel. This is used to cover the jar to prevent any bugs, dust etc.…

These summer fruit oat crumble squares are such a nice sweet treat to bring with you on a walk, picnic or gathering. They’re also easy to add to a lunch box for your kiddies (of your own!), or simply as a tasty mid-morning snack. Of course, they don’t have to just be made with summer fruits. You can try using…

This rhubarb and almond cake is a lovely cake to have when friends come over or when you’re looking for something sweet to bring along on a picnic or to a friends house. Using ground almonds in this recipe makes the cake wonderfully moist, though not heavily so since it’s combined with wheat flour. Additionally, the use of rhubarb is,…

Try making these spelt and almond plum cakes using alternative stone fruits, such as peach, plum or nectarine for a scrumptious alternative. These buns are delightful as small buns, eaten alone or with a side of ice cream or custard. They’re lovely to bring on a picnic or to add to your kiddies lunchbox for a sweet treat. You can…

This orange and almond cake is very easy to make and will freeze very well. It’s also a great recipe to have on hand for when you have a friend over who’s gluten free or wheat sensitive. And sometimes it’s just nice to have different textures, tastes and variety to your baking. Cake doesn’t always have to be wheat flour, eggs…

The contents of these fruit and seed oat squares can also be varied according to taste. You’ve run out of honey? Try maple syrup.You’re not a fan of figs but love anything with raisins? Then swap out the dried fruits.Any nut butter, such as cashew or almond would also work well here if you’re not into peanut butter. Two versions…