“Traybakes are a delight, but they aren’t always straightforward because some elements require longer cooking than others. In this recipe, I cook the chicken pieces for a bit, then add the cauliflower after a while. This results in sufficiently cooked chicken and tender cauliflower. Don’t skip the creamy lime drizzle because it’s a lovely and cooling accompaniment for this spicy dish. – Monya
“I have been wanting to make my own Cajun spice mix for a while now because I read the label of my store-bought bottle and noticed sugar present. In the interest of keeping the rest of this dish super-simple, I simply scatter it over cauliflower and chicken drumsticks before baking. If three drumsticks per person seems too much for your daily protein, just keep the extra for lunch the next day. The lime and sour cream sauce is a lovely, soothing drizzle over the dish, so don’t skip it! This is perfect with a scattering of finely chopped coriander (cilantro). Enjoy!” – Monya
“I never run out of ideas for making interesting side dishes to enjoy alongside meat or fish. I love vegetables and believe its where you can get really creative. It’s also where most of your daily allocated carbs should be coming from. More so, this is where your fibre comes from. Here, I coat cauliflower florets in a spicy Cajun spice mix and roast them until done. To add additional flavour and a creamy mouthfeel, I drizzle over a mix of double cream and sour cream before cooking for a few more minutes. This Cajun cauliflower side dish is so packed with flavour and spice, I advise it’s served alongside simple roasted chicken thighs or pork chops.” – Monya