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
This is a super quick, super tasty bean sprout salad that uses a few kitchen staples to whip up a sweet, sour and spicey salad in no time. It goes with pretty much an south east Asian main you can think of! Or serve simply with rice for a lighter lunch. Crunchy bean sprouts take … Continue reading Sweet, sour and spicy quick Thai beansprout salad
These themed delights were for my Mum's birthday - we needed something gluten free in addition to the giant birds nest cake! I used my quick orange muffin recipe, and made some cornflake (gluten free) nests by melting chocolate and mixing them with cornflakes. Then combined the two with some little chicks for a bird-themed … Continue reading Easy dark chocolate cornflake birds nests
Satay sauce is a rich peanut sauce, great for dipping skewers in, for pouring over rice, or even having with a great gadogado salad! My version is quick to make, using ingredients everyone has at home, and packs a real peanut punch, with a hit of chilli, sour lime and sweet-treacley undertones from dark sugar. … Continue reading Quick rich and spicy chilli satay sauce
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
Tofu, cooked right, is delicious. There is a knack to getting it cooked just how you want it, which will vary depending on what you're cooking it with of course! Here I'll show you a quick and easy way of getting crispy and delicious tofu, perfect for dipping sauces, or to add to a stir … Continue reading Healthy crispy baked tofu
Crunchy and salty, with sharp rocket, this salad is an all time winner for me. It's another salad ideal for for lunch, great on its own or with a crunchy piece of bread or a sliced and toasted bagel. We top off the salad with a small handful of raisins and nuts to give a … Continue reading Quick and easy rocket, tomato and feta ‘lunch box’ salad
Overnight oats is definitely my thing for this week, so easy to make, so delicious, and full of fresh fruit. I've also got all my homemade oat milk to use up which has to be put on something! The best thing about these guys (apart from the taste) is how easy they are to put … Continue reading Overnight oats layered with apple and black forest fruits
Eggs on toast 