Warming cauliflower and lentil dal A simple to make but very tasty cauliflower and lentil dal that makes a perfect easy weeknight option WARMING CAULIFLOWER AND LENTIL DAL One of my favourite ways to enjoy vegetables (and especially cauliflower!) is in a curry- and this is both simple and tasty. With the added filling power … Read more
Crushed pea, mint, lemon and asparagus salad A delicious fresh, summery salad, perfect as a side for fish CRUSHED PEA, MINT, LEMON AND ASPARAGUS SALAD This recipe is from the lovely Katie Pix, and put together to go perfectly with the Saucy Fish Company’s smoked haddock with vintage cheddar and chive sauce. It’s a perfect summer salad- … 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
Tuna and courgette sweet potato crust quiche A filling and satisfying quiche which is delicious hot or cold! TUNA AND COURGETTE SWEET POTATO CRUST QUICHE I love these sweet potato crust quiches at the moment- for me the whole appeal of quiche used to be the pastry, so a crustless one just doesn’t satisfy me! … Read more
Chicken and asparagus risotto A very simple, but delicious risotto- perfect for using leftovers from a roast chicken! CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO I can’t take the credit for this recipe, as it’s one my husband always makes when we have leftover roast chicken- it’s one of my all time favourites- very simple flavours but just … Read more
easy leek and potato soup An easy and comforting bowl of silky smooth soup that has the combination of sweet leeks and earthy potatoes without the need for cream. Easy leek and potato soup This easy leek and potato soup is a very classic flavour combination, but it’s amazing how many variations there are in … Read more
Baked feta pasta This simple recipe has gone viral on social media, and couldn’t be easier to make. WHERE DID THIS BAKED FETA PASTA RECIPE COME FROM? I first saw this meal idea on TikTok, and it’s since blown up across the whole internet. It’s easy to see why, as the pure simplicity of the … Read more
Lemon & herb roasted chicken Inspired by the Nando’s lemon and herb roast chicken, A delicious marinade will elevate your roast chicken into something extra special HOW TO SERVE THIS LEMON AND HERB ROAST CHICKEN I made this for the first time for a family movie night, where I cooked a Nando’s style fakeaway! My … Read more
Chicken, chorizo and bean stew An Italian inspired ragu with pieces of succulent chicken and chorizo mixed with creamy butter and haricot beans in a smoky paprika, garlic and tomato sauce. Chicken, chorizo and bean stew recipe This chicken, chorizo and bean stew is one of my go-to easy, family-friendly dinner choices. It’s a very … Read more
Chicken and lemon casserole One of my favourite syn-free one-pot wonders – ideal for all the family CHICKEN AND LEMON CASSEROLE I love this recipe, it’s real home-cooked comfort food. It’s got lots of lovely speed veggies in it, there are no syns, and it’s really tasty. For me it’s a lovely Sunday lunch roast … Read more
Pastry-free pork pie Perfect for picnics or weekday lunches, this is just 1.5 syns per slice PASTRY-FREE PORK PIE Picnics can be difficult when you are trying to follow a healthy eating plan- sausage rolls and pork pies are off the menu! This twist on a pork pie is the answer, easy to transport, easy … Read more
Baby spinach and mint salad I adapted this recipe for slimming world from Jamie Olivers 30 Minute Meals. It’s so good it would go with almost anything BABY SPINACH AND MINT SALAD The recipe for this salad was alongside the Oozy mushroom risotto, but it’s so good that I think it stands alone! I’ve had … Read more
