Moussaka with Courgette

Feb 24, 2015Aug 4, 2015 ~ cocoandlentil ~ Leave a comment

Moussaka with courgette

Moussaka with courgette?? It’s my take on a traditional Moussaka: a Moussaka in disguise if you will. My recipe doesn’t use the traditional aubergine – I simply wasn’t feeling the aubergine love the day I made this – but you can of course add it if you’re a traditionalist! Instead I use courgette. It passed the Lentil taste test and I actually used a mix of aubergine and courgette when I last made it for us parent people. Of course I’m going to say I think it’s nicer with the courgette addition….but I really do!

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Homemade Lamb Burgers

Dec 29, 2014Jul 13, 2015 ~ cocoandlentil ~ 3 Comments

These little burgers are incredibly easy to make and you can freeze them individually in freezer bags and defrost and cook when your little tot is hungry! You can also shape them into koftes using wooden skewers, although strictly speaking they aren’t a kofte! That’s a recipe for another day…..

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Grandma’s shepherd’s pie

Oct 29, 2014Aug 11, 2015 ~ cocoandlentil ~ Leave a comment

Grandma’s shepherd’s pie with a sweet twist

This yummy recipe makes approximately 4 large and 2-3 little portions, but you’ll have to be quick before it’s gobbled up! The pie can also be pureed to the desired consistency for younger tummies.