Bursting with plump salty olives and the juicy sweetness of sun blushed tomatoes, this tapenade is exceptionally delicious and so versatile… I consider myself fortunate not to have a sweet tooth, that would be far too dangerous for my waistline, but I am a savoury girl. Especially so when I’ve had a glass of wine! […] Read more…
Creamy Butternut Squash & Coconut Soup
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…
Healthy Blueberry, Oat & Yoghurt Muffins
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…
Aromatic & Spicy Harissa Roasted Chickpeas
Protein powerhouse chickpeas, covered in a smoky, spicy harissa coating and roasted until addictively crunchy and deliciously fragrant…. These crunchy little nuggets of yumminess make a perfect healthy snack, but also an insanely delicious protein hit for your lunch or dinner. The harissa coating adds an aromatic spiciness, ensuring an abundance of flavours in each mouthful. […] Read more…
Divine Oat & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Perfectly chewy oaty cookies with deliciously gooey chocolate chunks, it will be devilishly hard to stop at just one of these moreish treats… I have it on great authority (my kids!) that these are the best cookies in the world, ever! Making cookies is not something I do too often, but when I do whip […] Read more…
Quick & Easy Sun Blush Tomato Pesto
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…
Garlicky Mushrooms & Avocado Feta Toast
Mushrooms cooked with garlic and spinach, piled on top of a sourdough toast generously smothered with a beautiful avocado and feta mash…divine…. Before I made this I wasn’t sure it was possible to improve on avocado toast with a couple of poached eggs, I was wrong! Replacing the eggs with some garlicky mushrooms takes it […] Read more…
Creamy Homemade Nut Butter Recipe
Deliciously creamy and full of natural goodness. Homemade nut butter is so simple to make and will be an absolute treat on your toast or on a spoon straight from the jar… Nut butters, of any kind, really are incredibly easy to make. Needing only 2 ingredients, and a little patience, I promise that the […] Read more…
Crunchy Chocolate and Nut Biscotti
I love coffee, fact. The one thing that can make coffee better, is when it’s accompanied by a fabulously nutty biscotti…. I wouldn’t eat biscotti everyday, but as a weekend treat to go with my favourite latte they are perfect. Disclaimer: This recipe does contain sugar, but a far less amount than compared to other […] Read more…
Honey Nut & Seed Granola Bars Recipe
These nutty granola bars are the perfect after school snack for the kids, or a great post-workout refuel. They are deliciously chewy, and have a beautiful hint of sweetness from the honey…. Protein packed, with plenty of nuts and seeds, and a great slow release carbohydrate hit from the fabulously nutritious oats. Granola bars are […] Read more…