While searching the Internet for low-carb/low-calorie meals I stumbled across this great one from Nom nom paleo. Lidl didn’t have any peaches so I had to use nectarines instead, and it was absolutely brilliant. Here is a quick step-by-step guide of how to make it yourself. Is a taste sensation, and feels like summer in your…
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Roasted Vegetables and Herb Chicken – Recipe
I’ve mentioned many a time how much I love quick dinners, the occasional packet mix, and tasty food. Today I managed all 3 with a little help from my friend… Maggi. The ‘so tender’ range of packet mixes are ideal if you like succulent, flavoursome chicken but don’t always have time to prepare a meal….
Tandoori inspired chicken with avocado Mayo – recipe
I love Indian food. I’m also on a diet. These two things don’t usually mix well for me as I love rice and garlic naan bread! So, taking inspiration from my love of chicken shashlik I decided to attempt my own Indian spiced chicken! My friend Rob came for tea and a catch up and…
Fennel & Bacon Pasta – Recipe
I love aniseed, and so fennel is one of my favourite herbs. I adapted this a little from a Good Food recipe I saw today, using things in my store cupboard. Most of the pasta I cook is quick, easy and mostly boring. This was anything but boring! It was ready in around 30 minutes. …
Peanut butter cookies – Recipe
My dad LOVES peanut butter cookies, so I thought I would surprise him with these tasty treats at the weekend. They work better with crunchy peanut butter, but you can use smooth if you wish. Makes around 20 Ingredients 2 eggs 400g peanut butter 350g caster sugar 1 tsp salt Peanuts for decoration Method Pre-heat…
Fajitas – Recipe
I love fajitas, and wanted to share my version of this amazing dish. There’s four parts to this: the ingredients that go into making that actual meal, the spice mix I use to flavour the chicken, the guacamole I make and also the salsa. You can find the spice mix Here You can find my guacamole…
Salsa – Recipe
I love this salsa and it goes great with Mexican food, or as a dip for crisps! Ingredients 12 – 15 baby plum tomatoes 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed Juice of 1/2 lime 1/2 deseeded red chilli (to taste) Handful coriander, finely chopped Method Finely chop tomatoes, coriander, chilli and onion. Crush…
Guacamole – Recipe
Guacamole is great. It goes perfectly with Mexican food, or is a great healthy snack. Ingredients 2 avocado 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 deseeded red chilli Handful coriander Juice of half a lime 4-6 baby plum tomatoes 1/2 onion, finely chopped Method Halve and de-stone the avocado, spoon out flesh in to a bowl. Mash…
Spiced squash stew – recipe
I love a stew. It tends to use up any leftovers in your cupboard and is great for these winter nights. This is, again, a vegan recipe. I have no idea why I’m cooking veggie dishes a lot this month, as I’m not one, but it’s so much cheaper and easier to cook. Tasty too!…
Stupendous Stuffed Peppers – Recipe
This is a quick easy recipe that contains mainly ingredients you would find in your fridge or pantry. It’s totally veggie and vegan. It’s full of taste, pretty healthy and ready in around 40 minutes. Makes 4 stuffed peppers* Ingredients 4 peppers (I love red and yellow personally) 1 onion finely chopped 2-3 garlic cloves…