Sharabelle bakes

I was given a gift of a Chilli Plant a few months ago. I wasn't totally confident that I could grow any, since I'm not exactly known for my gardening skills.  However a few chili's are starting to grow.   I'm not a Chili fanatic, I just  love the kick that Chili can add to a recipe.  Especially if it complements the other ingredients.  I don't really understand why you need to make your food so hot, that you can't really enjoy it.  Especially after I accidentally unscrewed the lid of my hot sauce I poured in half a bottle into my soup, instead of a few drops!!! Since I have food intolerances, Iv focused on dairy free or vegan information.   1. Chili Prep 101 - Using Raw Chili's Supermarkets are finally starting to stock a range of fresh Chilies in their green grocer section. Being a control freak, I like to research ingredients to find out how to prepare them.  It helps reduce my anxiety levels and stops me doing something stupi...

Courgette / Zucchini Courgette is one of those vegetables, in my experience people either love or hate.  Mostly it's the texture that puts them off.   I've found that it's much better to prepare and eat this veggie fresh, rather than in pre-made meals. 1. Courgette Soup The easiest way to try a new vegetable is to make it into soup.   I usually just make up my own recipes, depending on what I have on hand.  If your not keen on winging it, here are a few recipes you could try. Simple Zucchini soup   - (Veg web.com) Courgette pea and pesto soup  - (BBC Good Food Recipe) 2. Grilled/Fried Grilled Courgette If like me you also don't eat meat, it doesn't mean you need to feel left out at summer barbecues. Make them  more interesting by grilling fresh vegetables like courgette instead.  Use a separate part of the grill for veg or cook on tinfoil to stop cross contamination with the meat.  Try serving them in a...