chicken katsu curry Chicken that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich & delicious curry sauce- step-by-step instructions on how to make a killer chicken katsu curry using HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CHICKEN KATSU CURRY Chicken katsu curry is one of my favourite treat meals- the crispy coated chicken … Read more
Best ever cranberry sauce Cranberry sauce is so easy to make- try this very simple recipe! BEST EVER CRANBERRY SAUCE One of the things that I love about Christmas is doing some festive cooking! Nothing beats the house being warm, cosy and full of Christmassy fragrances! One of the things that I usually prepare in … Read more
Blueberry and lemon sauce The perfect complement to homemade pancakes! BLUEBERRY AND LEMON SAUCE I made my ‘Healthy delicious pancakes’ this morning, and really wanted a tasty topping for them that didn’t undo all the good work! This blueberry lemon sauce was really delicious- worked perfectly with the pancakes but still felt like a healthy option. If … 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
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
Homemade pesto Fresh pesto tastes very different to shop bought, and this low-syn version is delicious HOMEMADE PESTO This pesto uses lemon juice rather than just olive oil to moisten it, so it’s lower syn than an oil filled one, but it’s a beautifully fresh taste and a very quick and easy meal option if … Read more
Best ever pizza sauce This is really easy and tasty syn-free pizza sauce – make up a jar ti keep in the fridge for quick meals BEST EVER PIZZA SAUCE This pizza sauce is so yummy that I can just eat it on its own! I make a double batch to keep in a jar … Read more
Chip shop style curry sauce A delicious homemade curry sauce, perfect for dipping your chips! CHIP SHOP STYLE CURRY SAUCE Up until about 3 months ago I had actually never had chips and curry sauce- it passed me by even with all those late night takeaways in my youth! I had it for the very … Read more
Butterbean and za’atar dip A delicious dip, healthy and tasty! BUTTERBEAN AND ZA’ATAR DIP One of my favourite cookbooks of 2016/17 has been Sabrina Ghaynour’s Sirocco, I’ve loved every recipe that I’ve tried, and this one I have made over and over again- pretty much any time we have had anyone over for dinner/snacks and often as … Read more
Wild garlic and pumpkin seed pesto A delicious pesto using wild garlic WILD GARLIC AND PUMPKIN SEED PESTO Ever since I moved back to Devon I have made an annual event of going up to the woods near where my parents live and picking some wild garlic to make pesto. At this time of year … Read more
Homemade mango chutney Homemade mango chutney tastes incredible and makes a brilliant gift! HOMEMADE MANGO CHUTNEY Mango chutney is the perfect addition to any curry, and although there are lots of tasty ones that you can buy, they don’t come close to a homemade version. I’ve customised this mango chutney recipe to showcase all of … Read more
