This is where all my recipes that can be eaten any day are stored. Very little baking in this category
This Ottolenghi inspired dish is perfect for a brunch with a gang as you could get 2 pans on the go and feed a good crowd of people with this tasty filling dish. Perfect filler with protein and good fats – would be a great option before a night out or after a walk on St. Stephens Day. Feeds 2 normally – fed 1 hungry … Continue reading Beef & Eggs…
This is a simple tasty dish which can be put together in less than 10 minutes. There are great shop bought tapenade’s available from farmer’s markets and the like which add a lovely zing to the dish. The halibut stands up well to this where as more delicate fish might be overpowered. Full of heart healthy fats, carotenoids and flavenoids from the beans and tapenade … Continue reading Pan Fried Halibut with Olive Tapenade & Beans
This isn’t so much a recipe, more a oh I fancy something spicy, hot and sour. Paired with some pickle because there is nothing better with Thai food…..anyway the resulting bowl of soup was so good I had to share. Great texture, lovely flavour and a good bang of heat. 2 tbsp red curry paste (I used mai ploy) 1 tin coconut milk 250ml chicken … Continue reading Thai sweet potato soup
Need a Boost? Check, Working a bit too much? Check, Still carrying a cough or cold from weeks ago….and check again. I’m double dosing with fruit smoothies and home made punches and feeling better for it. Great for an antioxidant boost with anti inflammatory and disease preventing compounds. They are easy to whip up and taste yummy too- the raspberry smoothie is taken to a … Continue reading Cold Remedies and Breakfast Smoothies
Check out this delicious winter salad for a hearty lunch or a delicious first course. Serve this luke warm rather than cold and it is just YUM. The caramelised walnuts are the perfect counterfoil to the beetroot and feta so don’t omit this step. Full of great antioxidants and vitamins from the veggies never mind the Omega 3 fatty acid boost from the walnuts and … Continue reading Winter Salad of Beets and Squash
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