I'm always happy to take up a challenge, in fact some of my best ideas come from them. So when I was challenged to come up with a family meal cooked in the shortest possible time to save energy. I got my thinking hat on.

I could tell you I thought long and hard, but that would be a lie. As soon as I saw the mushrooms, avocados and goats cheese, I knew exactly what I wanted to make.

Stuffed mushrooms.

I love mushrooms and will eat them at the drop of a hat. They are great for quick family meals, such as:

• sauteed mushrooms on tops with lots of black pepper
• a full Scottish veggie breakfast - mushrooms, beans, tattie scones, fried egg, grilled tomato and toast
• rich mushroom soup with crusty bread
• carrot, courgette and peanut butter stuffed mushrooms with steamed veg
• rich mushroom and neep pie
• creamy mushroom and herb spaghetti (vegan)
• mushroom and quinoa salad
• Mushroom, Spinach and Feta Quiche with a green salad

See what I mean? They are wonderful, simple and inspiring.

I stuffed these mushrooms with wilted spinach, chopped cashew nuts, sliced avocado and goats cheese and baked them. They were fabulous. Succulent, and creamy, with a crunch from the nuts. Mmmmmmm!