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bbq grill with skewers

Top 5 tips for a healthy summer BBQ

Summer is here, restrictions are lifting and its finally time to gather our friends and fire up the BBQ! Lockdown has already been hard on our waistlines. So, how do we survive summer BBQ season without doing more damage? The good news is, it’s easy. Grilling your food in general is a healthy method of […] Read more…

Red Lentils serve 1

Red Lentils with Mushrooms & Spinach

Colder days means warming comfort food, and this cosy dish of red lentils, mushrooms and spinach, with a hint of chilli, fills that need perfectly while keeping it on the healthy side… It’s been a while since my last post, and the weather has definitely changed! These significantly chillier days definitely bring a need for […] Read more…

Thai Green Curry serve 3

Fragrant Thai Green Chicken Curry

This recipe is for a deliciously fragrant Thai Green Curry, made with a super quick and easy homemade Thai curry paste… I would be the first person to admit to using shop bought curry pastes on occasion, but making your own really is very easy. Thai curry pastes are full of beautifully fragrant ingredients, and […] Read more…

Lentils & Squash Salad serve 3

Roasted Squash & Rocket Salad with Puy Lentils

This is such a filling salad, with the sweetness of roasted butternut squash, earthy lentils, peppery rocket and smooth, salty feta cheese…. During the summer I often eat salads for my main meal, and as such need to make sure they’re filling. Otherwise I’ll be heading for the snacks and ultimately undoing all my good work! […] Read more…

avocado dressing serve 2

Creamy Avocado and Lime Dressing

If you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad dressing  then try this fabulous creamy avocado dressing, with fragrant coriander and a zesty lime kick…. The inspiration to make this versatile dressing came after eating the most delicious homemade guacamole at the weekend. The flavours are very similar, but the texture is creamy smooth and it’s […] Read more…

almond butter muffins serve 2

Almond Butter, Banana & Strawberry Muffins

A healthier muffin using almond butter, banana and strawberries to add sweetness and a touch of indulgence to this delicious treat… Almond butter is an absolute favourite of mine, and I use it in so many different ways., mainly at breakfast in porridge, on toast, with fruit and here in these amazing muffins. There is […] Read more…

Sweet Potato and Red Onion Rösti

These beautifully crispy, golden sweet potato rösti make a perfect ‘healthy carb’ accompaniment to any meal, or a delicious base for breakfast, lunch and brunch dishes… I’m not a big carb eater, except maybe for weekends when it seems to be no holds barred, but I do love a sweet potato. As well as tasting […] Read more…

sweetcorn salsa serve 2

Sweetcorn, Avocado and Peanut Salsa

A rainbow salsa with crisp sweetcorn, creamy avocado and crunchy peanuts, lightly dressed with deliciously refreshing lime and coriander… I have just spent the last week trying to redeem myself after consuming far more sugar than I am comfortable with over the Easter weekend! The weekends can be a tricky time to carry on with healthy […] Read more…

Fresh Figs Salad serve 1

Sweet Fresh Figs & Creamy Goats Cheese Salad

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…

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