These meatballs are juicy, delicious, full of lean protein and covered in a cracking thick tomato sauce. They're also easy to make, all cooked up in a single pot. The rice is the secret ingredient here, it absorbs the meat juices, spices and the rich tomato flavours and ensures that the meatballs stay soft and … Continue reading One pot ‘Tefteli’ – Russian porcupine meatballs in rich tomato sauce
This is an absolute staple of the Thai streetfood food scene, and it is ridiculously tasty. It brings together so many of the best things in Thai food - crispy fried food, with salty fish sauce, a hit of chilli sauce and crunchy bean sprouts. Traditionally it is made with mussells, but today I've used … Continue reading Crispy quick Thai seafood (or tofu) pancake
These pancakes are delicious, protein packed and low in fat. Like crepes they are delicious both as a savoury or sweet meal or snack. They are also pretty damn healthy given the taste they pack - this is thanks to their base of the naturally fat free quark cheese, a healthy almost yoghurt-like cheese. They … Continue reading Syrniki – aka Russian pancakes
With the wild garlic season in full throttle, now is the time to indulge and liven up a breakfast hash with this fragrant green garlic. If you don't have wild garlic, then don't worry this does just as well with a couple of cloves of garlic and a few leaves of spinach will give the … Continue reading Smoked salmon and wild garlic hash
I remade my kagianas today, with spring coming and a lot of Easter sunshine the tomatoes seem so much juicier and riper than just a couple of days ago! This recipe remains my favourite egg on toast for now - light and fresh, aromas of oregano, filling you up for the morning with healthy proteins … Continue reading Kagianas – Greek eggs and tomato
Here I'm going to show you my healthy take on an easy recipe to make nasi goreng - or Indonesian fried rice. It's a quick recipe to make the ultimate comfort food, it looks great, tastes delicious, and is packed with nutritious vegetables and healthy, filling proteins. And to make it even simpler I've got … Continue reading Nasi goreng – Healthy one pot egg, vegetable and cashew fried rice!
This is a simple recipe, needing just a couple of ingredients that you can throw in the oven in seconds whilst prepping for the rest of your day, then come back to and enjoy as a healthy and delicious breakfast. Or really take your time over as a sumptuous brunch! OR even enjoy as a … Continue reading Baked eggs with rocket and lime yoghurt
These delicious and light muffins can be whipped up in minutes, and cooked in another twenty. They're light and fluffy, and super tasty with a lovely citrus kick! The biggest problem with gluten free baking is often that the baking can end up dry and crumbly - these muffins were filled with fruit and zest … Continue reading Light and fluffy orange and pecan gluten-free cupcakes
Having recently been to both Cornwall and York (where one of the famous 'Betty's tea rooms' presides) I felt the need to indulge and making some scones. I'm a huge fan of both savoury cheese scones, and sweet fruit scones - so this versatile recipe, using a single basic batter, can easily be adapted for … Continue reading Cheeky little chappy scones – Quick recipe for cheese and olive, or citrus and fruit scones
This recipe is so easy and makes a delicious fruity, fresh and light ice cream! This ice cream doesn't actually need any cream, and only a little sugar. And with just a handful of plums and two egg whites you can serve 4-6 people for dessert. This recipe will also work with pretty much any … Continue reading 3 Ingredient fluffy and sweet plum ice cream
Eggs on toast 