Pavlova wreath A very pretty and tasty festive dessert! PAVLOVA WREATH This recipe is from the Slimming World Festive Feasts cookbook. I was lucky enough to try it at the Slimming World head office blogger’s Christmas lunch. It tastes lovely, looks great on the table and is only 3 syns per serving. The one in … Read more
Winter raspberry and chocolate log A gorgeous but low syn treat from the slimming world festive feasts book WINTER RASPBERRY AND CHOCOLATE LOG I was lucky enough to be invited recently to a Christmas lunch at the Slimming World head office- this was one of the pudding choices and it was absolutely lovely! It is … Read more
Brocamole A lovely fresh version of guacamole, with fresh broccoli to cut the calories BROCAMOLE This is my version of Nigella’s ‘brocamole’ idea- she in turn credits the idea to Ludo Lefebvre, who did a purely broccoli version with no avocado. I adore fresh guacamole, and although avocados are very good for you and full of ‘healthy’ … Read more
Chilli con carne A rich, dark, smoky chilli con carne Chilli con carne recipe Chilli con carne is one of my all time favourite meals, and I love to try out new ways of making it. The addition of smoked paprika makes this version a smoky chilli con carne. Traditionally we always used to have … Read more
Christmas soup aAgorgeous rich roasted tomato and fennel soup with a hint of orange CHRISTMAS SOUP I was recently invited to attend a 1 day vegetarian cookery course at Exeter Cookery School (you can read all about my experience here ). I had such a brilliant day- I really loved learning all the new skills and recipes! One of the … Read more
Alice’s Soul Food Soup A smoky, warming and hearty soup, a perfect winter warmer ALICE’S SOUL FOOD SOUP This is a guest post from Alice who blogs at Living with a Jude. I cooked and photographed the soup, and it was absolutely delicious! Hello, my name is Alice and I write a blog about life with our … Read more
Zesty chilli salmon with courgette and ginger noodles A delicious and healthy way to enjoy norwegian salmon- the salmon is glazed in an orange and sweet chilli dressing which bursts with flavour, placed on ginger noodles and a bed of fresh lemony courgette this is a delicious and simple way to enjoy fresh salmon. ZESTY … Read more
Mini tuna quiches A tasty little quiche- perfect for snacks, tasters, and christmas parties! MINI TUNA QUICHES I can’t believe that I have never experimented with filo pastry before! It’s so much fun to use, and so easy to use, with the plus-side being that because the sheets are ultra thin it’s super low in … Read more
Piri Piri beef mini roast, with sweet potato wedges and chilli and lime dip A delicious beef mini roast with piri piri glaze, served with tasty sweet potato wedges and a refreshing dip PIRI PIRI BEEF MINI ROAST, WITH SWEET POTATO WEDGES AND CHILLI LIME DIP I’ve recently discovered mini roasts, and I love them … Read more
Oaty blueberry pancakes with toasted almonds and Manuka honey A delicious, healthy and filling ‘superfood’ breakfast. OATY BLUEBERRY PANCAKES WITH TOASTED ALMONDS AND MUNKA HONEY I love a treat breakfast, it takes me back to a visit to America with my friend’s family when I was 16- every morning her Aunt cooked these amazing treats, … Read more
Virgin frozen strawberry daiquiri A quick and refreshing strawberry daiquiri VIRGIN FROZEN STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI This is a beautiful drink! It tastes delicious, is incredibly refreshing and it also just looks amazing! You could spice it up with a shot of rum, but I think it’s lovely just as it is. You need to make sure … Read more
