Virgin mojito One of the most refreshing drinks in the world! VIRGIN MOJITO Mojitos would nearly always be my cocktail of choice- the combination of fresh lime juice, mint and a little bit of sugar just tastes amazing, and for me they really don’t need the alcohol to be a real treat- in fact I … Read more
Chicken pizzaiola Tender chicken in a garlicky tomato pizza inspired sauce with spaghetti and melted mozzarella Chicken pizzaiola recipe If you have followed this blog for a while you may well have picked up on the fact that I love a good pizza sauce and this chicken pizzaiola is the perfect recipe to get all … Read more
Guilt-free raspberry and strawberry cheesecake A delicious little treat without any guilt GUILT-FREE RASPBERRY AND STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE I am really quite excited about this recipe… I think it really tastes like a proper treat, but it’s so good it practically has a halo! The oats form the base (and if you are following Slimming World … Read more
Spicy courgetti bolognese A tasty twist on traditional spaghetti bolognese SPICY COUGETTI BOLOGNESE I quite often end up adding chilli into my spaghetti bolognese to liven it up a bit, and thought I would try one that’s meant to be spicy. When it was ready, I decided to try it out with courgetti (spiralized courgette) … Read more
Simply delicious crispy chicken The quickest and easiest way to make crispy chicken, and it tastes so good! SIMPLY DELICIOUS CRISPY CHICKEN I learnt this little secret from Annabel Karmel’s toddler cookery book! Rice Krispies make an amazing crispy coating for chicken- It’s nicer than any unhealthy fried chicken! Every time I have made these … 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
Healthy delicious pancakes Gorgeous and guilt-free pancakes HEALTHY DELICIOUS PANCAKES I was a little cynical about the use of cottage cheese in a pancake- I wouldn’t normally touch cottage cheese with a bargepole! But these pancakes really do taste good, and are full of goodness! This is a great way to make healthy pancakes without … Read more
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
