Feeding Lilith

Exciting times! Today I launched the official Feeding Lilith website!  You can find it here - https://www.feedinglilith.co.uk/ This blog will still be up; however, I will be posting new posts to the new website! Thank you all for all your support over the past 7 months, it has been truly fantastic and I can't wait to create more!  All the love - Shannon 

I LOVE this budget friendly dinner which literally consists of potatoes, veg and chicken. But boy is it absolutely delicious and filling! Basically a tray bake, it is so easy to do and quick! Just pop in the oven and relax.  I opted for skin on bone in chicken thighs, at my local Morrisons I can get 1kg of these for around £3.40, which really helps spread more protein on a cheaper budget. You normally get around 7 pieces of chicken in these packs, I only used 5 in this recipe so I have some for later in the week to shread into a curry!  With the veg, I opted for vegetables I can use again for meals later in the week. So I don't have any sad veg leftover and minimal wastage.  I'm planning on this week of really focusing on budget friendly easy meals!  Ingredients  Marinade -  2 tsp pureed garlic/ 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 1tsp oregano  1tsp thyme (dried is fine!)  1tsp smoked paprika  Drizzle of oil (veg or olive is absolutely fine...

An irresistible family favourite which I made for mother's day—these sticky pork ribs are slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, then glazed with a rich, sweet, and savoury sauce. Served with stir-fried sesame greens and a fresh dill coleslaw for balance and crunch, it’s the perfect dinner for impressing guests or treating your family. I opted to serve with some chips also, however this can be skipped! Ingredients For the Sticky Pork Ribs: 1 rack of pork ribs (approx. 700g–1kg) 2 tbsp soy sauce (or low-sodium if serving baby) 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey, if not baby-friendly) 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 tsp sesame oil (optional) Black pepper to taste 200ml water or low-sodium stock For the Sesame Greens: A mix of sliced greens, kale, and/or spinach 1 tsp sesame oil (or olive oil) 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tsp sesame seeds A splash of soy sauce or tamari For the Dill Coles...

I made these at 5am this morning after being very abrupt woken up by my darling daughter. And boy did they hit the spot!  These soft, fluffy doughnuts are a perfect small batch treat—crispy on the outside, light and pillowy inside. Ideal for when you want something fresh and homemade, without a big fuss or loads of leftovers! I used a top of a slim glass to make mini rounds. Ingredients: 125ml warm milk (around 38°C) 1 tsp active dry yeast 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp melted butter 1 egg yolk 150g plain flour, plus extra for dusting Neutral oil, for frying (e.g., sunflower or vegetable) Optional toppings: Cinnamon sugar (2 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp ground cinnamon) Simple glaze (icing sugar + water or milk) How to do  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes, or until the surface becomes foamy. 2. Make the dough: Add the melted butter and egg yolk to the yeast mixture. Stir in the flour gradual...

In this blog post, I will detail how to make vegan pitta pizzas, vegetable fritters and "sausage" rolls. It was my daughter's first birthday recently and we threw a little shindig of sorts.  Due to various dietary requirements, it was best to go vegan! And we did just that. The food was delicious and so more-ish, if I do say so myself.  I have detailed below smaller yields for these recipes, if making a large amount, just double or triple as required!  Mini Vegan Sausage Rolls Golden, flaky, and packed with savoury lentils and mushrooms, these plant-based sausage rolls are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Makes: ~16 mini rolls Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 25 mins Ingredients: 1 sheet vegan puff pastry 1 x 400g tin lentils, drained 125g mushrooms, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) 100g breadcrumbs 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional) Plant-based milk, for brushing Olive oil, for fr...

Fajita Rice Bowl with Salad This one’s a proper crowd-pleaser and perfect for when you fancy something filling but fresh. We’re using juicy chicken thighs with fajita spices, a zingy tahini salad, and rice boosted with beans to keep you full. Bonus: it's all pretty budget-friendly, especially if you're using bone-in chicken thighs! This comfortably fed two adults and one little with about a portion leftover!  Ingredients Fajita Chicken 1kg chicken thighs, skin on, bone in 2 peppers 1 onion 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp garlic granules A good grinding of black pepper A drizzle of oil Salad & Dressing Iceberg or little gem lettuce 3 tomatoes 1 avocado For the dressing: 3 tbsp tahini Dash of olive oil Squeeze of honey 1 tbsp bottled lime juice (or 2 tbsp fresh – zest it too if you like) Water to loosen Black pepper Rice Bowl Base Basmati rice (white or brown – your choice) 1 tin kidney beans, drained How to do Preheat your oven to 180°C. Pop ...