Simple chicken stir-fry This is just the simple stir-fry that i make for my kids! SIMPLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY It’s so easy to overcomplicate things like stir-fries- I have 2 fairly fussy little eaters on my hands and this is the stir-fry I make for them which is very quick and simple, but still tastes really … Read more
Citrus risotto with garlic chilli prawns A gorgeous summery risotto recipe from bill grainger’s open kitchen CITRUS RISOTTO WITH GARLIC CHILLI PRAWNS All the credit for this goes to Bill Grainger- it’s ages since I’ve browsed through the books that I have of his, and I had completely forgotten about this one! It is such … Read more
Homemade barbecue sauce I love this zingy and rich barbecue sauce alongside barbecued meat and vegetables HOMEMADE BARBECUE SAUCE This sauce is a bit of a family tradition for me- my Dad passed down the mantle to me when I was about 14. It’s a bit like George’s Marvellous Medicine, no 2 batches have ever … Read more
Syn free gravy If you want to stay as low syn as possible with a roast, or sausages and mash, this is the one for you! SYN FREE GRAVY My husband’s working away at the moment, so I wanted to make myself a lovely hearty plate of sausages, mash, onions and gravy (which he hates!). … Read more
Cheeky Nando’s style peri-peri chicken I love a cheeky nando’s fakeaway! CHEEKY NANDO’S STYLE PERI PERI CHICKEN I was really late on the Nando’s bandwagon- I always thought I liked the look of it but never had the chance to go, once I went it was confirmed! I love chilli, I love chicken, I love … Read more
Healthy spaghetti bolognese Healthy spaghetti bolognese made with lean beef, pork, and hidden veggies. A slimming-friendly, family dinner that’s perfect for meal prep too! Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese (Slimming friendly & easy) This healthy spaghetti bolognese is a lighter take on the Italian classic – rich, hearty, and packed with hidden veggies. Using extra lean beef … Read more
Tuna and courgette sweet potato crust quiche A filling and satisfying quiche which is delicious hot or cold! TUNA AND COURGETTE SWEET POTATO CRUST QUICHE I love these sweet potato crust quiches at the moment- for me the whole appeal of quiche used to be the pastry, so a crustless one just doesn’t satisfy me! … Read more
Slow cooker peanut satay pork A tasty way to slow cook pork SLOW COOKER PEANUT SATAY PORK I’ve always adored peanut satay, unfortunately a really indulgent peanut sauce wouldn’t be the best thing for weight-loss, so I have come up with this alternative which still tastes really good, but doesn’t have the guilt-factor! I have … Read more
Fajita spice mix Fajita spice mix is so easy to make! FAJITA SPICE MIX Since I discovered how easy it is to make your own Fajita spice mix I keep it made up for quick meals- if you are following Slimming World you will find that most of the packet mixes contain unnecessary syns! Make … Read more
Skinny baked falafel A delicious falafel, kept completely healthy. SKINNY BAKED FALAFEL I really love my meat (you might be able to tell from the amount of meat-based recipes on here!), but falafel is something which replaces meat perfectly for me- it’s so satisfying to eat, tasty and filling. I had these ones with this lovely … Read more
Skinny aioli Perfect accompaniment to lots of dishes- a super-garlicky and naughty tasting dip/dressing that is fat free. Skinny aioli recipe This skinny aioli stuff is so good! It’s gorgeous with lots of things, in particular I love it with sweet potato wedges, falafel, skinny chicken nuggets and cous-cous salads. It tastes amazing. But don’t … Read more
3 ingredient slow cooker balsamic chicken If you have a slow-cooker and only 5 minutes free to prepare dinner, this is the one for you! 3 INGREDIENT SLOW COOKER BALSAMIC CHICKEN I have to say, if I didn’t know what had gone into this I would have thought someone had spent a lot of time … Read more
