I saw this extra cute mini squash and had to buy it…I just wanted to create something tasty to fill it haha! (Serves 6) 4 Chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks (or any other equivalent number combination) with fat trimmed off 1 Large red onion sliced 2 Tomatoes 1tsp.Tomato puree 1/2tsp. Mild olive oil 1tbsp. Smoked … Continue reading
There always seems to be some leftover chicken in my house … well when I’m at home with my parents, not in my student house! (Serves 1) 60g uncooked Brown rice Leftover cooked chicken thigh (or any other chicken you may have) cut into chunks ½ tsp. Chilli powder ½ tsp. Ginger cut very small … Continue reading
Cottage cheese is such a versatile lean source of protein…I eat it both sweet with berries or stewed apple, and savoury like in this recipe! It’s also great on top of a sweet potato which I guess is sweet and savoury 🙂 (Serves 1) 70g uncooked brown/whole wheat spaghetti 100g Cottage cheese 10g Parmesan grated … Continue reading
(Serves 1) 1 Chicken breast cut into about 1cm thick slices 1tsp.Ginger finely chopped 1tsp. Red chilli finely chopped 1tbsp. Light soy sauce (reduced sodium if you have it) 1/2tsp. agave or honey 1 Garlic clove finely chopped 1tsp. Corn flour 1/2tsp. Rapeseed oil 1tbsp. Spring onion sliced Mix the ginger, chilli, soy sauce, oil, agave, … Continue reading
It’s officially a crime to throw away broccoli stalk…it’s just so tasty and too nutritious to waste, having the same huge amount of vitamin C and all the rest of the goodness as the florets ! This is a great recipe for using up that stalk, but it’s also great in stir fries. (Serves 2) … Continue reading
I have to admit a certain brand of baked beans is a meal accompaniment I have come accustomed to as a student. Beans are a rich source of protein as well as fibre and relatively inexpensive. This recipe is a great alternative to canned baked beans, which are often high in sugar and salt! (Serves … Continue reading
I’ve gone Greek style with this one. Extra fresh flavours and so delicious…give it a try! (Serves 1) 1 Chicken breast 1 Garlic clove crushed 2tsp. Extra virgin olive oil 1tsp. Red wine vinegar 1tsp. Oregano 2tsp. Lemon juice Salt & Pepper ½ Cucumber peeled, seeds scooped out, and cut into semi-circles 75g Greek yoghurt … Continue reading
So the plan was to launch my blog this Sunday just passed…but I ended up in hospital possibly due to eating a bit too locally in Cambodia (a bug may have given me a ‘bug’?) or it could have been what was claimed to be a vegetable lasagne on the plane! Anyway I am back … Continue reading
