These skewers make for a delicious barbeque or grilled main, and if you can plan ahead a few hours (or 24 hours if possible) of marinade makes the lamb fantastically tender and flavoursome. The marinade itself is a simple combination of salt and pepper, onion and vinegar. The acidity of the vinegar part cures the … Continue reading Russian Shashlik – Easy marinated lamb and halloumi skewers
Greek salad is full of intense flavours, and quick to throw together. Mixed in with some pasta, hot or cold, makes for a refreshing, healthy and filling but also super quick meal. The real winner here though, is combining the pasta with a delicious yoghurt dressing! Yoghurt is both rich and creamy, and much lower … Continue reading Quick one pot Greek pasta salad with healthy yoghurt dressing
This quick lunch salad brings you some flavours of the Caribbean to your lunch! It is easy to make the day before and keeps great in the fridge. Light and healthy, with fresh fruity overtones from the pineapple, it's sure to make your day better! For me, this recipe fits my life and health goals … Continue reading Avocado, pineapple and chicken salad-rice pot
Huevos rancheros, Mexican baked eggs, are my kind of comfort food at its finest! Gorgeous eggs, earthy beans in a sticky sauce with rich spices and a warming hint of chilli - super satisfying. You can have it as a quick breakfast, or go fancy and pair it with all sorts of sides and garnishes … Continue reading Huevos rancheros – Mexican baked eggs
I go through phases where rice is my favourite carbohydrate, and at the moment I'm definitely in one of those phases. It's simple to cook, varied in texture, absorbs flavour so well, and adapts to so many dishes, cultures and cuisines. This avocado-citrus rice is a perfect example of this - we use rice to … Continue reading Creamy citrus avocado rice
This one pot, no fuss, healthy, rich and earthy chilli is, without a doubt, a crowd pleaser. If you hold off the sour cream and cheese to serve it's also a delicious vegan meal! It's certainly something I love to make, and I have a few variations depending on what ingredients I've got around the … Continue reading Mushroom and bean chilli
These crispy mushrooms are easy to prep, super healthy, absolutely delicious to eat and the texture is awesome. As a vegan staple they're delicious, and this recipe can be made vegan, soy-free, or with fish sauce for a classic Thai flavour. Mushrooms are an all time favourite of mine, as you can probably tell if … Continue reading Quick and healthy crispy baked mushrooms
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
This has to be my favourite salad combo for a while. It makes use of some strong flavours, that complement brilliantly! The only bit which takes more than a couple of minutes is cooking your eggs, I've baked mine this morning, with a touch of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt but you can … Continue reading Feta, rocket and egg salad, with and lime yoghurt dressing
Pizza is one of those foods with a near-universal approval. It's a simple formula, but with a huge range of variations - from the type and thickness of the dough, the method of cooking through to the most obvious differences, the toppings! I remember my first trip to Rome most fondly for the pizza - … Continue reading Super quick and healthy flat bread pizzas
Eggs on toast 