Since there is no flour in the shops just now, why not try one of these recipes that don't require flour.

These are 'treats' and are full of sugar. Don't make too many at once, always try to make healthy choices and keep active.

Ingredients:

1 x Turnip

1 x Leek

5 x Carrots

4 x Potatoes

1 x Onion

3 x chicken or vegetable stock cubes

1 cup of Lentils

We then put 2 teaspoons of oil in a big pan and place on a medium heat on the stove/cooker top. After a couple of minutes, place all your chopped veg into the pan and sauté for 5 minutes. – This allows more flavour to come from the vegetables as it draws some of the juices out of them.

Next, we add the stock cubes/pots and the lentils.

Add 2 litres of boiling water from a kettle and give the soup a good mix. – Remember to be extra careful with the boiling water!

Bring to a boil and simmer for approximately 40 minutes, or until the veg has softened. – The best way to check this is to carefully take some of the veg out and see if a knife cuts through the veg easily.

Once cooked, you can use a hand blender or a potato masher to blend the soup, or if you prefer chunky you can leave as it is. Remember to taste at the end to see if you need to add some salt and pepper.

Serve with crusty bread or have it with some sandwiches as a bigger lunch.