Leon’s (not too) spicy chicken cous cous One of the most delicious meals ever! this has been cooked in our house more than any other- and that’s saying something! LEON (NOT TOO) SPICY CHICKEN COUS COUS I have got lots of firm favourites from it. I urge you to try this (not too) spicy chicken … Read more
Rich spaghetti bolognese Another version of my favourite meal! in this one i used date nectar for sweetness RICH SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE Spaghetti bolognese is one of my favourite meals and I am always experimenting with different versions to find the perfect one! Before Slimming World I would have always added sugar and cocoa to the … Read more
Slow-cooker butternut squash and ginger soup This is a really simple to make and tasty soup SLOW-COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GINGER SOUP This is my favourite soup to make as I always have a butternut squash around (because they last for so long it’s perfect back-up food) and it really is so easy to do. … Read more
Sticky toffee pudding mug cake Such an easy treat when you just need cake but don’t want to veer off plan! STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING MUG CAKE This mug cake produces a lovely, light sponge. Using date nectar rather than sugar, not only is it healthier, but it has a gorgeous sticky toffee flavour. I use … Read more
Bonfire Night stew A super-easy slow-cooker dish perfect for chilly autumn evenings and packed with goodness BONFIRE NIGHT STEW You may have seen the very popular slow-cooker campfire stew- this is a similar idea, but I wanted proper homemade baked beans instead of tinned ones for this. It’s so quick to make, with minimal work … Read more
Leek, prawn and chilli spaghetti The leeks are the star of this lovely, fresh pasta dish- with the lemon, garlic and chilli flavours it’s irresistible LEEK, PRAWN AND CHILLI SPAGHETTI For a fantastic winter British vegetable that tastes delicious and is great for your health (it’s a Slimming World speed food), look no further than … Read more
Spring rolls A cheeky little way of making a super low-fat spring roll! SPRING ROLLS I was very dubious when I saw the ‘lasagne sheet’ method of making spring rolls, but I tried it, and they were good! For one thing because I always have lasagne sheets in the cupboard and some odd veg knocking … Read more
Egg fried rice Make your own healthy egg-fried rice at home! EFF FRIED RICE This is so simple that it doesn’t really justify being a ‘recipe’, but it’s n easy one to get wrong- the first time I tried it I stirred it too soon and the egg basically coated the rice and made it … Read more
Twice cooked crispy ‘seaweed’ The perfect accompaniment to your homemade chinese feast! TWICE COOKED CRISPY ‘SEAWEED’ I was not sure that this recipe was going to work without lots of oil, but it was a complete winner! I’m not the biggest fan of kale, but it really is perfect for this recipe. I’m not sure … Read more
Ginger and garlic prawns A gorgeous, light chinese-style prawn dish GINGER AND GARLIC PRAWNS I think that one of the best flavour combinations in existence is garlic and chilli, I just can’t get enough of it! Throw in some ginger, prawns and a few other bits and you get a mouthwatering dish worthy of a weekend … Read more
Chinese chilli beef Healthy, takeaway-style crispy chilli beef. CHINESE CHILLI BEEF FAKEAWAY This crispy chilli beef recipe is a lighter, homemade version of the classic Chinese takeaway favourite. It’s packed with flavour, plenty of colourful vegetables, and made without deep frying – so you still get that satisfying takeaway-style dish but without the heavy oil. … Read more
Slimline Chicken Korma A delicious chicken korma which buts down on fat, but not on flavour! SLIMLINE CHICKEN KORMA I love a creamy, buttery curry, but I do accept that these are only things that can be eaten very occasionally if you are on a weight-loss journey. You can still enjoy your favourite curries, you … Read more
