Halloumi is probably my favourite cheese, completely unique in flavour and texture in the cheese world I think hehe …anyway its great on top of salads as well as random veggie bowls like this and a little goes a long way (have to remember its pretty high in salt! but so delicious…) (Serves 1) 50g … Continue reading
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Mexican style pulled chicken
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
Spiced baked tofu with lemon pepper couscous
I absolutely love tofu, especially when it’s baked and is crispy on the outside but soft in the middle! This recipe is just an idea of a marinade but there are so many possible options 🙂 Soy and honey is another one of my favourites… (Serves 1) 200g Extra firm tofu 1tsp. Rapeseed oil 1/4tsp. … Continue reading
Saffron barsotto with green vegetables and pesto (plus a secret ingredient)
So this isn’t the most studenty (well maybe the secret ingredient is) of meals but I was at home with all the lovely ingredients my parents have in the cupboards…so I sprinkled a bit of saffron in the saucepan hehe BUT this would taste equally as good without the saffron! I eat soooooooo much rice, … Continue reading
Creamy basil cottage cheese pasta with grilled paprika chicken
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
Home grown red and orange tomato chutney
I love all kinds of condiments but they are often packed full of sugar and salt…so this recipe reduces the amount of both but keeps the flavour! Plus tomatoes contain very high amounts of lycopene, the compound that makes them red, which potentially provides a level of protection against certain types of cancer (still under … Continue reading
Broccoli stalk, chicken, chili pasta
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
Rhubarb, strawberry, chia jam
Rhubarb is one of my favourite fruits…well that is if it is considered a fruit (there is some debate!). It is pretty sour though so this recipe does call for a bit of added sweetness, but only just enough to make it the nice kind of sour 🙂 Also I added some chia to thicken … Continue reading
Summer rolls with sweet & savoury peanut dipping sauce
I tried these for the first time in Cambodia last summer and had to give making them a try! They are so fresh and great as a starter or light lunch. If you want to add some protein to this dish you could wrap grilled chicken breast into the rolls too. Nothing will ever beat … Continue reading
Fancy baked beans
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