Amanda Lawson

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At Amanda’s Table Blog

Chickpea Soup with Saffron and Lemon

This chickpea soup with saffron and lemon is another comfort food recipe I've turned  to while I'm bunkering down at home with the kids. Did you know that chickpeas are a good source of both fibre and protein? If you don't have tinned chickpeas on hand (hopefully, you're all stocked up), simply substitute with a tin of cannellini beans or borlotti ... Read More

Purple Carrot and Cranberry Jam

  I had planned to make this purple carrot and cranberry jam for a cheese platter in preparation for a girls' dinner at my place this weekend. However, I cancelled the dinner when I realised that we would not be able to maintain our social distance from each other. We've all bunkered down with our families for the foreseeable future. ... Read More

Pear and Ginger Almond Crumble

Pear and ginger almond crumble is my ideal comfort food. As we prepare to bunker down at home for the next little while, I imagine that there'll be plenty of time for us all to slow down and cook the dishes that nourish and comfort us. The lemon juice and zest and the grated ginger, combined with the pears, create the most delicious syrup when ... Read More

Pea and Mint Soup with Celery and Lettuce Leaves

This pea and mint soup with celery and lettuce leaves is one that I love to make as it makes use of the green things that many of us throw away – the leaves of the celery stems and the outer, tougher leaves of the lettuce. Plus, I always have a bag of frozen peas on hand. It's a trusty, economical staple. Did you know that green peas are actually a ... Read More

Grilled Figs with Pancetta, Goat’s Cheese and Thyme

These grilled figs with pancetta, goat's cheese and thyme are absolutely delicious! Did you know that figs are one of the highest plant sources of calcium and fibre? They also contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6 and antioxidants. They're in season right now, but they're a delicate fruit, so handle them gently, and eat them with a day or two of ... Read More

Chocolate Rice Bubble Slice with Cranberries and Coconut

This chocolate rice bubble slice with coconut and cranberries is a favourite in our house. It's reminiscent of those sickly sweet chocolate crackles I used to eat at birthday parties, but instead the sweetness in this slice comes from dried cranberries, maple syrup and orange zest. It's a great snack to make on Sunday afternoons for lunchbox ... Read More

Grilled Broccolini, Cherry Tomatoes and Corn

Have you ever heard the expression "eat a rainbow?" This dish of grilled broccolini, cherry tomatoes and corn certainly fits the bill and it's a cinch to make. I often make it for lunch when I'm working from home. It makes enough for two people to share, or you can have the leftovers the next day tossed with rocket, couscous or brown rice. If you'd ... Read More

White Bean Dip

I usually spend a bit of time in the kitchen at the weekends, making a few things for the week ahead so that mealtimes are not such a rush. My kids love hummus, either to have in their sandwiches, or as a dip for chopped vegetables. Did you know that hummus means chickpea in Arabic? However, I digress because I had no chickpeas on hand. I used a ... Read More

Blueberry and Banana Bread with Rolled Oats

Summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school, and with that comes the need to reinstate healthy eating habits – “No kids, ice creams and chips are not everyday food.” The fruit bowl had a few overripe bananas, and sadly, the freezer has not yet been fixed, so they had to be used up. Over the years, I’ve been trying to create the perfect ... Read More