Tarka Dahl
Tarka Dahl – Inspired by an Indian family than I had the pleasure of working with, this recipe is my take on the popular vegetarian lentil curry that is low fat, 1 of your 5 a day and packed with fibre and meat free protein. Suitable for: Vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, gluten freeServes 4 as a […]
Tomato & Roasted Veg Quinoa Risotto
Tomato & Roasted Veg Quinoa Risotto – If you have a bit of time to spend in the kitchen, this meal is a great choice! Its cheap to make, and can be easily adapted to suit the preferences of the family. Plus, it makes for a healthy leftover lunch the next day. This meat free […]
Creamy Butternut Squash and Roasted Vegetable Pasta
I attempted to grow butternut squash this year and only got one edible squash out of all the plants…never mind aye! This recipe for creamy butternut squash and roasted vegetable pasta is really easy to make, kind on the pocket and a great way of using up those veggies going soft at the back of […]
Crispy Soy and Sesame Tofu
Crispy Soy and Sesame Tofu Tofu is an ingredient I’ve always enjoyed eating in restaurants but it’s only been the past year or so that I’ve tried cooking it at home… I wish I’d tried sooner! I’ve learnt, the trick is to use the right sort of tofu for the type of meal you’re making. […]
Thai Pumpkin Soup
It is my humble opinion that you can’t beat a hot bowl of soup when its cold in winter! And this super satisfying Thai pumpkin soup (which can also be made with butternut squash or sweet potato) is super easy to make and oh so tasty! Plus it has just enough spice to warm you […]
Summer Grilled Courgette & Mozzarella Salad
Grilled Courgette and mozzarella salad with olive oil, chilli, mint and lemon! The perfect summer salad AND an ideal accompaniment to a BBQ! Courgettes are often overlooked in British diets, but they grow brilliantly in UK weather and are in-season now! Which means you can buy British from the supermarkets and for an affordable price […]
Healthier choice ingredient swaps
All too often healthy eating is associated with boring salads and plain grilled chicken, but life is far to short to compromise on the eating experience for the sake of a “healthy” meal. In this post I have written about the food swaps I make when cooking to allow me to indulge in the food, […]
Saturated Fats, Unsaturated Fats & the Truth about Coconut Oil
In the past decade, the fat debate has been very present in the media, and ink 2016 this was sparked further by the research findings of Dr David Unwin. A Diabetes doctor from the North of England, he was finding that putting his patients on low carbohydrate diets was proving beneficial in the fight against diabetes. In […]
Why are pulses so good for you?
What is a pulse? A pulse is an edible seed that grows in a pod,this includes beans, lentils and peas. Some examples: Lentils Kidney beans Chickpeas Garden peas Cannellini beans Pinto beans Butter beans Broad beans Baked Beans Why they’re so good? Weight loss With a protein content ranging between 17-30%, pulses make a brilliantly […]
What counts as 5-a-day?
Eating a balanced diet, full of a variety of fruits and vegetables ensures that we get the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to stay fighting fit. The vitamins we get from fruits and veggies play an important role in every function of the body, from maintaining a healthy immune system and a strong heart, to […]
