Recipes for Pulses, Grains, Seeds, Flakes, Flour, Ferments... Tagged "Author: Jenny Chandler"

Sloppy Joes with Mandolin Salad

August 26, 2026

Another tempting taste of Jenny Chandler's new book The Capsule Kitchen, this American classic is given a vibrant plant-based twist! Rich, savoury mushroom and brown lentil ragù is stuffed into soft bread rolls and paired with a crisp, tangy mandolin salad.

Roasted Squash Grain-otto

August 26, 2026

A delicious taste of Jenny Chandler's new book Capsule Kitchen, this dreamy, creamy bowl of whole grains with a silky roasted squash base and an indulgent caramelised sage brown butter is hearty, comforting and deeply flavourful, using British whole grains for the ultimate chewy texture.

Black Bean Brownies

February 12, 2025

This recipe, from Jenny Chandler's brilliant cookbook Super Pulses, uses black beans to create fudgy, indulgent chocolate brownies. Beans are used in place of flour to add more nutrition and also make this recipe suitable for gluten-free bakers.

Black Bean Quesadillas

February 12, 2025

The Tex-Mex answer to stuffed crêpes, quesadillas are wheat-flour tortillas stuffed with cheese and whatever else comes to hand. American recipes call for Monterey Jack cheese, or sometimes Cheddar, but Wensleydale works wonderfully. Meaty black beans make these quesadillas more substantial, great for a brunch with guacamole, salsa and sour cream trimmings.

Veg Basket Broth

March 04, 2024

Loaded with fresh veg’ alongside the wonderfully nourishing broth mix of dried peas, favas, lentils and oats; this dish manages to feel simultaneously light and hearty, quite a feat. It’s a great way of emptying the veg’ basket or visiting your local greengrocer and buying one of almost everything.

Emmer “Kedgeree”

February 02, 2024

This is a very loose use of the name kedgeree - essentially we’re talking grain, smoked fish and curry flavours. The emmer wheat gives this great texture and a more substantial, filling quality than rice.

Zingy Carlin Peas & Seasonal Greens

January 07, 2024

Dried peas aren't just about hearty, hefty, traditional dishes, as Jenny Chandler shows in this fresh, light and vibrant dish. You can use any seasonal greens here - sprout tops are particularly good, but savoy cabbage, spring greens or kale would work well too. Be generous with the garlic, ginger and chilli, this recipe is designed to zing.