Friday Five

This weeks 'Friday Five' has a Spanish theme as I am off on holiday tomorrow! I cannot wait to chill out, eat lots of yummy food and go for runs on the beach with my boyfriend. But first I really must finish packing....

1) Let us start with a gorgeous Gazpacho from Barefoot Contessa So perfect for a summertime lunch

2) Ok so technically pizza is not Spanish but this Romesco Pizza With Caramelized Onions & Squash from PPK has just enough of a Spanish influence to be included

3) Traditional, classic and pretty simple- Spanish Rice from Manifest Vegan 

4) This would not be a Spanish theme if we didn't throw in some tapas! Vegangela has some great Vegan Tapas Ideas 

5) This Spanish Lentil and Mushroom Stew from Fresh and Foodie  is healthy and will be great at any time of the year

Let me know if you try any of these recipes!

Friday Five

Here is a selection of my fave recipes from various blogs. I hope they inspire you this weekend!

1) I am always looking to jazz up my lunch salads and these Nearly Raw Layered Veggie Bowls look so fresh and yummy.

2) Apparently it is going to rain on Sunday so I am planning on getting all my errands done early in the morning so I can make the  Best Ever Vegan Mac & Cheese and watch E! all afternoon! This will be my first attempt at making this so I hope it goes well.

3) Ok so I confess that I will not be making this at the weekend and yes Christmas is pretty far away but this Truffled Mushroom and Chesnut Wellington needs to be printed out ready for December!

4) I always stick to green smoothies for breakfast during the week so these Breakfast Quinoa Muffin Clusters really are a weekend treat (and guilt free!)

5) Last, but by no means least....a naughty weekend treat. Peanut Butter Blondies....come on we deserve it! 

 What are you cooking this weekend?