I love vegetable gratin, delicious root veggies cooked with milk cream and garlic.. There is no nicer comfort food. If you are off the milk or cream then nearly as nice with stock and a tin of coconut milk instead.So many possibilities is what makes this so interesting and I think my favourite is with sweet potato and chorizo. Buy the wide chorizo and cut … Continue reading Sweet Potato Gratin
I can resist everything except temptation…. An overused quote, but sadly true when cravings hit. So what’s the alternative to satisfy your hunger and rewire the brain when a craving for something really unhealthy hits. Most people would say that cravings hit when they are tired, emotional or stressed so trying to avoid these situations helps avoid the cravings hitting in the first place, similarly … Continue reading What’s the alternative when cravings hit?
My dad is a pancake fiend and I was horrified to see him searching for pancake mix in the shops the other day. I found this recipe recently from Diana Henry’s lovely Food from Plenty, and hopefully after this I can get rid of the box of mix. These soufflé style pancakes are really delicious, with protein from the eggs and fats from the ricotta … Continue reading Mardi Gras Pancakes with blueberries, ricotta and honey
I have been gluten free for about 6 weeks now and everyone keeps asking me do I feel better. Honestly Not Yet, but I am hopeful that one morning soon, I will hop out of bed like a new woman!…. The really big down side of going gluten free is the price of goods – over €4 for a loaf of bread and dont get … Continue reading Financier Cakes with Bluberries and Coconut
I’ve mentioned more than once before how much I feel the cold. Exercise helps, anything to get the circulation going. Food helps too.. Like this delicious quinoa salad with roasted harissa basted veggies. paired with any meat chicken or fish is great tho’ on this occasion It was enjoyed just as is. The quinoa is really easy to prepare too . Simply cook in in … Continue reading Hot and Spicy Quinoa Salad
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