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…
Creamy coconut milk, sweet strawberries and frozen bananas combined with oats to make this amazingly nutritious breakfast, ready to eat as soon as you wake up in the morning… This is a variation, or dare I say improvement, on the previous overnight oats recipe on my blog. These oats have a natural sweetness thanks to […] Read more…
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…
Sweet mango and creamy avocado salad dressed with zingy lime, also topped with delicately fragrant poached chicken. This is perfect sunshine food…. Despite the fact that summer seems to have deserted us and winter has returned, I take great pleasure in sharing this beautifully flavoursome mango and avocado salad with you! Seriously what is this weather […] Read more…
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…
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…
This soup tastes incredible! As well as a healthy dose of green veg, it contains coconut milk and some amazing Thai inspired aromatics to pack a real flavor punch…… I love soup. It’s filling, healthy and in this weather, is a much-needed source of warmth and comfort. The beauty of making your own soup is […] Read more…
Guacamole has to be one of my most favourite things to eat. It’s fresh and zingy, spicy and creamy, and is super versatile…. My husband doesn’t get home until late most evenings, so at weekends we make an extra effort to sit and have family meals together. Having 2 teenagers, time together as a family […] Read more…