Chicken satay strips A perfect picnic snack CHICKEN SATAY STRIPS Chicken satay is one of my all-time favourite foods! I wanted to create something that was both a healthy option for a picnic, and also a treat! I’m a big fan of powdered peanut butter, particularly for cooking with as it’s a low-fat great way … Read more
Apple pie porridge with maple syrup Creamy apple porridge scented with cinnamon and vanilla, served with golden maple fried apple APPLE PIE PORRAIDGE WITH MAPLE SYRUP Porridge really comes into its own in Autumn, it’s warming, filling, cheap and doesn’t have to be boring! I created this recipe when I was working with a maple … Read more
Carrot and coriander soup A classic, simple and delicious soup CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP Carrot and coriander soup has always been one of my favourites- it’s a fuss-free and easy soup to make, it’s suitable for the whole family (my fussy children will eat it!), and it’s also a great cheap soup to make in … Read more
Roasted ratatouille soup Rich, satisfying soup that is perfect for eating freshly made and for freezing in batches ROASTED RATATOUILLE SOUP If you’ve tried my Easy roasted ratatouille recipe then this may seem familiar. I love making a big batch of ratatouille because it’s such a versatile dish- I serve it as a side to lots of … Read more
One-pot chilli mac ‘n’ cheese The ultimate comfort food mash-up! Chilli mac ‘n’ cheese recipe I live for a one-pot wonder and this one-pot chilli mac ‘n’ cheese ticks all the boxes! I love cooking, but I also love finding ways to simplify meals and make them easy and hassle-free to make without compromising on … Read more
Spanish tortilla Simple, filling and delicious, perfect for picnics, summery lunches and lunchboxes! SPANISH TORTILLA I’ve been really struggling with lunches recently, I haven’t really been planning and therefore end up at lunchtime just making a sandwich because I don’t have time for anything else. This week I re-joined my old Slimming World group- with … Read more
Beef stroganoff Juicy beef strips cooked in a rich creamy smoky and sweet sauce with button mushrooms all in one pot Beef stroganoff recipe This healthier beef stroganoff is hard to beat. It’s all made in one pot and can be prepped and cooked in under an hour. To start, a base is made with … Read more
Tomato, basil & orzo soup An easy, filling and delicious soup TOMATO, BASIL AND ORZO SOUP I’ve been trying to cook soup more for easy lunches as it’s so handy to make in big batches and just reheat, but I do often find that I’m hungry an hour after eating it unless I’ve had bread … Read more
Healthy chocolate orange energy bombs A completely delicious snack, filling and full of goodness! HEALTHY CHOCOLATE ORANGE ENERGY BOMBS My children are the polar opposites when it comes to food. Mimi, who is 8, adores fruit and will eat it like sweets- a big treat for her is to have a fruit salad- the more … Read more
Spring leeks and peas A tasty way to serve seasonal leeks SPRING LEEKS AND PEAS It’s lovely to discover new favourite dishes, and this leek side, which I created as part of my Easter meal, is really easy to do, delicious, and makes a nice addition to any family meal, especially a roast dinner. The … Read more
Scalloped potato gratin with rosemary and garlic Fabulous alternative to roast potatoes, tasty and very pretty on the table! SCALLOPED POTATO GRATIN WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC I recently attended a lovely Easter event with Iceland Foods, and was inspired to come home and cook my own Easter Feast! I love potatoes Dauphinoise, but they are usually full … Read more
Quiche lorraine with a hash brown crust Make a quiche using a hash brown crust for a tasty & healthy alternative QUICHE LORRAINE WITH HASH BROWN CRUST Quiche makes a fantastic easy lunch or dinner option of you are looking for healthy meals that you can pre-prepare. One of the fantastic things about quiche is … Read more
