You started the New Year with so much promise and hope. You joined the gym and threw away the junk food full of good intentions. However, a month on, the first of January seems like a century ago, and your motivation and enthusiasm that seemed unstoppable is rapidly declining (into an empty pack of hobnobs)… Read more »
Warm, comforting packed full of flu fighting antioxidants. Heart warming nutritional goodness. Win! Serves 2: Ingredients: 6 small parsnips, peeled and wooden stems removes 6 beetroots, peeled Olive oil Rosemary and thyme 300ml chicken/vegetable stock Salt and pepper Method: 1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 5/180 degrees. Roast the parsnips and beetroots in a… Read more »
The warmer nights have got me trying out new salad recipes. My go to salad is usually chicken, avocados roasted peppers, spinach and toasted seeds, so I wanted to experiment a little. I really liked it and hope you do too! Serves 2 Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter (try… Read more »
The miserable weather lately has had me craving warm comfort food – and this is it as its best! Serves 2 Ingredients 1/2 large red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 inch piece of ginger, grated 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste 1 tbsp sesame oil 6 skinless and boneless chicken… Read more »
We have all been there. You trained hard and ate sensibly so you could both feel and look good on the beach, but what can you actually do once you’re on holiday to prevent yourself from quickly regaining all that lost weight? These are the same tips I use to keep myself in shape whilst… Read more »
I love love love pesto and could eat it with just about anything. This dish is bursting with protein, iron and vitamin C and is super quick and easy to make! Serves 2 Ingredients 2-3 tablespoons pesto 2-3 chicken breast fillets, cut into bite sized chunks 2 red peppers, cut in half 1 box of… Read more »
The lighter and (somewhat) warmer nights have moved me into summertime eating. Gone are the heavier soups, casseroles and curries and in have come the fish and salads. Making home made white sauce takes a bit of getting used to but once you’ve mastered it the options are endless! Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 fillets of… Read more »
Serves two Salmon Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets Chilli powder Lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 150g skinned and toasted pistachio nuts, roughly ground in a pestle and mortar 1 handful fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 large hot red chilli, finely chopped 1 pinch salt 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon of agave nectar/honey… Read more »
For the chicken Ingredients 4 skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets 8 slices Parma ham 1 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle for the stuffing 150g skinned and toasted pistachio nuts, roughly ground in a pestle and mortar 1 handful fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 large hot red chilli, finely chopped 1 pinch salt 1… Read more »
I LOVE quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wah’) as it’s full of protein and important nutrients like magnesium, so I’m always looking for new ways to dress it up. This is a really quick and simple dish to make using store cupboard ingredients – perfect for a weeknight supper! Serves 2 Ingredients: Chicken: 2 chicken breasts Cajun spice… Read more »
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