Chicken satay strips A perfect picnic snack CHICKEN SATAY STRIPS Chicken satay is one of my all-time favourite foods! I wanted to create something that was both a healthy option for a picnic, and also a treat! I’m a big fan of powdered peanut butter, particularly for cooking with as it’s a low-fat great way … 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
One-pot chilli mac ‘n’ cheese The ultimate comfort food mash-up! Chilli mac ‘n’ cheese recipe I live for a one-pot wonder and this one-pot chilli mac ‘n’ cheese ticks all the boxes! I love cooking, but I also love finding ways to simplify meals and make them easy and hassle-free to make without compromising on … Read more
Beef stroganoff Juicy beef strips cooked in a rich creamy smoky and sweet sauce with button mushrooms all in one pot Beef stroganoff recipe This healthier beef stroganoff is hard to beat. It’s all made in one pot and can be prepped and cooked in under an hour. To start, a base is made with … Read more
Tomato, basil & orzo soup An easy, filling and delicious soup TOMATO, BASIL AND ORZO SOUP I’ve been trying to cook soup more for easy lunches as it’s so handy to make in big batches and just reheat, but I do often find that I’m hungry an hour after eating it unless I’ve had bread … Read more
Caramelised onion hummus A tasty and low-fat hummus, perfect for dipping! CARAMELISED ONION HUMMUS I’m making up for lost time with hummus, I had never even tried it until about 4 years ago- it just looked like something I wouldn’t like! I sampled some out of politeness at a friend’s house a few years ago, … Read more
Spring leeks and peas A tasty way to serve seasonal leeks SPRING LEEKS AND PEAS It’s lovely to discover new favourite dishes, and this leek side, which I created as part of my Easter meal, is really easy to do, delicious, and makes a nice addition to any family meal, especially a roast dinner. The … Read more
Scalloped potato gratin with rosemary and garlic Fabulous alternative to roast potatoes, tasty and very pretty on the table! SCALLOPED POTATO GRATIN WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC I recently attended a lovely Easter event with Iceland Foods, and was inspired to come home and cook my own Easter Feast! I love potatoes Dauphinoise, but they are usually full … Read more
Butternut squash puree with maple and cinnamon A truly delicious puree, perfect as a side for roast chicken or turkey BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE WITH MAPLE AND CINNAMON I was inspired to make this puree after attending a lovely Easter event with Iceland where the chef served roast turkey with a butternut squash and cinnamon puree. I thought … Read more
Slow-cooker chocolate fudge Not a healthy treat, but an easy and tasty way to make a lovely present for someone special! SLOW-COOKER CHOCOLATE FUDGE If you follow my blog then you’ll already be aware how much I love my slow-cooker! I use it a lot and always have done. As I look at lots of … Read more
Quiche lorraine with a hash brown crust Make a quiche using a hash brown crust for a tasty & healthy alternative QUICHE LORRAINE WITH HASH BROWN CRUST Quiche makes a fantastic easy lunch or dinner option of you are looking for healthy meals that you can pre-prepare. One of the fantastic things about quiche is … Read more
Slow-cooker pork & apple stew Cheat along the way using frozen, pre-prepared ingredients for this hearty and satisfying comfort food! SLOW-COOKER PORK AND APPLE STEW I’ve been embracing all things frozen over the past 12 months, and I love having frozen products stocked up for easy meals! I have to say I’ve always hated chopping … Read more
