A lovely fresh, light potato salad, with smoky pancetta, roasted red peppers and a zingy lime dressing, perfect summer food…. Everyone loves a potato salad, don’t they?? Being an Irishman, its one of my hubby’s favourite things. Not just in salad form, potato of any kind really! This is a healthier recipe than the usual […] Read more…
These moist muffins are the pure taste of summer! Tropical coconut base studded with the sweetest summer raspberries … My kids haven’t had a homemade sweet treat for a while; so today I whipped up a batch of these amazing tropical inspired muffins. Raspberries are so good at the moment; they were an obvious choice […] Read more…
A salad of divinely salty Halloumi on a bed of peppery rocket with juicy pomegranate seeds, pistachios and the most amazing honey roasted almonds…. Halloumi is up there as being one of my favourite cheeses, but not one I have in salads very often as its best served cooked. There are days when the effort […] Read more…
If you are looking to mix things up at breakfast time, give this creamy coconut chia pudding a try. Top with tropical fruits and dream of faraway places…. I have always been a bit hesitant to try chia pudding, as honestly, it just looks a bit weird! As an active Instagram user, I see pictures […] Read more…
Creamy Macadamia nuts and tropical coconut flakes are combined to make this deliciously smooth nut butter, a great alternative if you want to mix things up… Natural nut butters seem to have reached ‘Rock Star’ status in the world of healthy eating, and I am a huge fan. While conscious of the fact that all […] Read more…
White chocolate cheesecake is my go to Easter dessert, a crumbly biscuit base with a decadent creamy white chocolate filling…. There is no getting away from the fact that this is an indulgent treat, and not healthy in the slightest! But I guess if there is one time of the year justification can be given […] Read more…
This is a dreamy combination of sweet, juicy fresh figs and smooth creamy goats cheese, lightly coated in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing…. All this beautiful sunny weather has really got me in the mood for salads, more so than usual, which is a lot! I love a salad like this one that is […] Read more…
Delicious roasted butternut squash and carrot along with coconut milk, make this sweet, creamy soup a fantastically tasty addition to any lunch repertoire… When making soups I prefer to roast the vegetables as I think it brings out so much more of their natural flavour, as well as a sweetness that only roasting seems to […] Read more…
Bursting with juicy blueberries and the added goodness of rolled oats, these muffins also contain yoghurt, which ensures a light, moist texture…incredibly delicious, especially warm…. As a Mum, I agonize over what snacks I give to my kids. For years I denied them sweets, cakes, muffins, crisps, fizzy drinks and the like, only allowing them […] Read more…
Stirred into freshly cooked pasta, lavishly spread onto fish and pizza, or simply used as a dip, this pesto is jam-packed full of delicious, fresh flavours… Pesto has so much flavour, and so many uses, its a weekly staple in our house. I like to use Sun blush tomatoes as they add an amazing depth […] Read more…