Ok. I admit it. My name is Neema and I have a slightly unhealthy obsession with fishcakes. If it’s on the menu the chances are I’ll order it. The trouble I have with the restaurant and supermarket versions are the breadcrumbs and white potato (I generally don’t do wheat and and go for sweet potatoes… 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 »
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 »
Serves 2 Ingredients: 200g of firm, smoked tofu, cut into cubes ½ box chestnut mushrooms, cut in half 1 courgette, cut into chunky rounds 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced 1 packet of baby pak choi Sesame oil 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds For the marinade 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 tbsp light soy… Read more »
Pancake Day is upon us and whilst I heart pancakes I’m not big on wheat or white flour so I’ve been experimenting with different ingredients and tinkering with recipes out there to make the ultimate low carb, wheat and gluten free pancake! Here’s what I came up with – it’s tastes delicious and much better than… Read more »
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